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Take a look at our faculty and staff openings. If you have questions, you may email hrjobs@ctsnet.edu
Columbia Theological Seminary adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. The Seminary will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, nationality, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, source of income, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in employment and in access to educational opportunities. Therefore, any member of the campus community who acts to deny, deprive or limit the educational, employment, residential and/or social access, benefits and/or opportunities of any member of the campus community, guest or visitor on the basis of their actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above is in violation of the Seminary policy on nondiscrimination. When brought to the attention of the Seminary, any such discrimination will be appropriately addressed and remedied by the Seminary according to the Equity Resolution Process. Non-members of the campus community who engage in discriminatory actions within Seminary programs or on Seminary property are not under the jurisdiction of this policy but can be subject to actions that limit their access and/or involvement with Seminary programs as the result of their misconduct. All vendors serving the Seminary through third-party contracts are subject by those contracts to the policies and procedures of their employers and/or Seminary policy provisions, guidelines or addendums to which their employer has agreed to be bound.
All offers of employment are subject to a successful background screening.
Clery Disclosure: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that crime statistics and other safety information for colleges and universities receiving Title IV funds be made available to applicants upon request. Columbia Theological Seminary’s Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the seminary, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You may obtain this information by accessing our website HERE.
Please see our faculty openings below:
Columbia Theological Seminary has a distinguished history of faculty in World Christianity/ies. As the Seminary shapes curricula for the 21st century, the importance of forming Christian leaders with intercultural capacities and the ability to understand and engage Christianity from a global perspective only grows. To that end, Columbia seeks to appoint a new faculty colleague in World Christianity/ies.
This position will be tenure-track at the assistant professor rank, depending upon qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.
The professor in this position reports directly to the Dean of Faculty and serves as a member of the History, Theology, and Ethics area of the faculty.
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references to the World Christianity/ies Search Committee c/o Dr. Christine Roy Yoder, Senior Vice President and Dean of Faculty.
Please send all materials by Monday, October 16, 2023 to the following email address: facultysearch@ctsnet.edu. Foreign nationals are encouraged to apply. For more information about the position click here.
Columbia Theological Seminary adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. The Seminary will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, nationality, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, source of income, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in employment and in access to educational opportunities. Therefore, any member of the campus community who acts to deny, deprive or limit the educational, employment, residential and/or social access, benefits and/or opportunities of any member of the campus community, guest or visitor on the basis of their actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above is in violation of the Seminary policy on nondiscrimination. When brought to the attention of the Seminary, any such discrimination will be appropriately addressed and remedied by the Seminary according to the Equity Resolution Process. Non-members of the campus community who engage in discriminatory actions within Seminary programs or on Seminary property are not under the jurisdiction of this policy but can be subject to actions that limit their access and/or involvement with Seminary programs as the result of their misconduct. All vendors serving the Seminary through third-party contracts are subject by those contracts to the policies and procedures of their employers and/or Seminary policy provisions, guidelines or addendums to which their employer has agreed to be bound.
All offers of employment are subject to a successful background screening.
Current Columbia students are not eligible for these positions. For student employment, please see our student job board.
Unless specifically noted in the posted position description, to apply for an open staff position, please submit a cover letter along with your resume, including contact information for three professional references, to hrjobs@ctsnet.edu. Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls, please.
Clery Disclosure: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that crime statistics and other safety information for colleges and universities receiving Title IV funds be made available to applicants upon request. Columbia Theological Seminary’s Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the seminary, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You may obtain this information by accessing our website HERE.
Please see our staff openings below:
The Staff Associate for the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) provides administrative support for lifelong learning course management and delivery, registration, and related processes.
The Staff Associate reports to the Director of Lifelong Learning. For more detailed information click Here.
To apply for an open staff position, please submit a cover letter along with your resume, and three professional letters of referencewith contact information, to hrjobs@ctsnet.edu. Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls, please. All offers of employment are subject to a successful background screening. This position is not eligible for relocation reimbursement.
The Institutional AV Technologist assists the Director of Academic Technology in performing the duties and functions of the Academic AV Services office. This position reports directly to the Director of Academic Technology and works with seminary offices, providing audiovisual and livestream services for on-campus events, conferences, interviews, and meetings.
To apply for an open staff position, please submit a cover letter along with your resume, and three professional referenceswith contact information, to hrjobs@ctsnet.edu. Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls, please. All offers of employment are subject to a successful background screening. This position is not eligible for relocation reimbursement.
The Connector works collaboratively with the Admissions Team to connect with prospective students and help them discern calls to ministry and/or theological education. The Connector uses all available resources to create programs and initiatives that establish and nurture strong relationships with prospective students, community leaders, and influencers. The position reports to the Director of Admissions & Recruitment. For more detailed information click Here.
To apply for an open staff position, please submit a cover letter along with your resume, and three professional referenceswith contact information, to hrjobs@ctsnet.edu. Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls, please. All offers of employment are subject to a successful background screening. This position is not eligible for relocation reimbursement.
The Evening Library Associate, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Public Services is responsible for the functioning of the library on weeknights and weekends. With inclusive attention to serving the community in all learning modalities (in-person, online, and hybrid), the Evening Library Associate will staff the circulation desk, provide reference and other educational services to library users, and oversee the work of student assistants at night and on weekends. The Evening Library Associate will cooperate with the rest of the library staff to ensure quality services to library users in ways consistent with Library policies and procedures. For more detailed information click Here.
To apply for an open staff position, please submit a cover letter along with your resume, and three professional referenceswith contact information, to hrjobs@ctsnet.edu. Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls, please. All offers of employment are subject to a successful background screening. This position is not eligible for relocation reimbursement.
Columbia is Searching for a Vice President for Business and Administration
Columbia Theological Seminary, an educational ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Decatur, GA seeks the forward-thinking, operationally oriented, strategic leader called to serve as the school’s Vice President for Business and Administration (VPBA), who serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Columbia. For nearly 200 years, Columbia Theological Seminary (CTS) has educated faithful, imaginative, and effective leaders to serve the Church and the world.
The VPBA will report to the President, serve as a member of the President’s Council, and provide staff support for the Budget and Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees of the Board of Trustees. The new VPBA will be an experienced senior-level finance and operations executive. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of success and achievement in a series of increasingly responsible leadership positions. While candidates from a wide variety of professional backgrounds are expected and welcomed, experience and/or engagement in theological education, higher education, or other complex, non-profit organizations will be viewed as helpful. Appropriate educational credentials, including a bachelor’s degree are assumed.
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications in August. To assure full consideration, applications must be received by September 18, 2023. The application must include:
A letter of interest addressing why the applicant is interested in this position and the leadership opportunities and attributes described in this profile.
Current resume/CV.
List of five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.
