Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Need a J.O.B.?

WANTED: 100 ORTHODOX PREACHERS TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB!
GIVE THEM NO CHOICE!

FACULTY POSITION IN HOMILETICS
The School of Theology of the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Homiletics to begin by August 1, 2006.The University of the South is committed to equal opportunity. All applications will receive fair and thoughtful consideration. Members of racial and ethnic minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities will include teaching Master of Divinity students the skills to be faithful biblical preachers in the Anglican tradition, especially within the liturgical context of The Book of Common Prayer, and administering Sewanee's intensive student preaching program. This person would have the opportunity to teach other courses in fields appropriate to her or his secondary specialties (e.g., biblical interpretation, religion and the arts/literature, Christian education).The following qualifications are desirable: a Ph.D., Th.D., D.Min., or equivalent in homiletics or, possibly, a relevant theological field; ordination in the Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, or a denomination that practices preaching in a liturgical context; parish experience; and demonstrated skills in interpretation of both biblical testaments and teaching the preparation, delivery, and criticism of sermons.This appointment is a tenure track position. Salary, rank, and terms of appointment will depend on qualifications and experience.Send letter of nomination or application to:Dr. Donald S. Armentrout, Search ChairSchool of TheologyUniversity of the South335 Tennessee AvenueSewanee, TN 37383-0001Before a candidate can be considered, a complete dossier and three letters of recommendation must be submitted. Final consideration will begin in June and continue until the position is filled.The University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, or religion (except for those positions in the School of Theology and the chaplain's office where religious affiliation is a necessary qualification)."1]

Responsibilities will include teaching Master of Divinity students the skills to be faithful biblical preachers in the Anglican tradition, especially within the liturgical context of The Book of Common Prayer, and administering Sewanee's intensive student preaching program. This person would have the opportunity to teach other courses in fields appropriate to her or his secondary specialties (e.g., biblical interpretation, religion and the arts/literature, Christian education).The following qualifications are desirable: a Ph.D., Th.D., D.Min., or equivalent in homiletics or, possibly, a relevant theological field; ordination in the Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, or a denomination that practices preaching in a liturgical context; parish experience; and demonstrated skills in interpretation of both biblical testaments and teaching the preparation, delivery, and criticism of sermons.This appointment is a tenure track position. Salary, rank, and terms of appointment will depend on qualifications and experience.Send letter of nomination or application to:Dr. Donald S. Armentrout, Search ChairSchool of TheologyUniversity of the South335 Tennessee AvenueSewanee, TN 37383-0001Before a candidate can be considered, a complete dossier and three letters of recommendation must be submitted. Final consideration will begin in June and continue until the position is filled.The University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, or religion (except for those positions in the School of Theology and the chaplain's office where religious affiliation is a necessary qualification).

Editor's note... do not apply for this job unless you have a thick skin and a faith to match.

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