Title: Hansen Chair of Leadership

Reports to: Academic Dean of the Hamilton Campus

Campus Location: Hamilton MA

Status: Full-time

Overview

Gordon-Conwell is a multi-denominational evangelical Protestant seminary, unique with its broad array of over 1,400 students and 25 faculty from 50 countries and 75 denominations. Our four campuses presently include a residential model of education in South Hamilton, MA; an urban campus offering classes in multiple languages in Boston, MA; networked digital educational models housed in both our Charlotte, NC and Jacksonville, FL campuses; in addition to online and cohort models involving students from around the world.

Our mission is to prepare men and women for ministry at home and abroad. Rooted in the gospel and God’s Word, the seminary seeks to develop Christian leaders who are thoughtful, globally aware, spiritually mature and ready for a wide range of ministries. We are historically orthodox and evangelical, and we seek to address the issues of our times with both relevance to the culture and faithfulness to Christ and God’s inerrant Word.

Position Summary

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary announces an endowed chair faculty position in the area of leadership, known as the Hansen Chair in Leadership, beginning in the Fall of 2023. The position is a continuing-status track (tenure) appointment.

The ideal candidate would have experience leading in a Black church context who understands well the social and cultural contexts of the Black community, and has had experience dealing with issues of racial reconciliation. The candidate would be someone who desires to train men and women for leadership in a wide range of contexts, with a demonstrated capacity for academic scholarship, exemplary classroom leadership, a deep commitment to the local church, and genuine personal integrity. Above all, the candidate should exhibit a love of God and an embrace of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The professor will carry full teaching responsibilities at the Hamilton Campus, but may also be asked to teach digitally. Besides teaching, the Hansen professor will be involved in providing mentorship for the Haynes Fellows—students who are part of the Haynes Center. This may involve participation in the selection process and mentoring of these students.

(Gordon-Conwell is contemplating relocating its main campus to the Metro-Boston area. Updates on that process can be found at: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/pivot)

Academic Experience

The person seeking this position should hold either a Ph.D. or a DMin in a relevant area of theological studies, with demonstrated expertise in the area of leadership. Scholarly participation in the field through publication is expected. Experience with theological education and church ministry is very important.

Personal Profile

The person seeking this position should be a person of Christian character and at home in the evangelical ethos of Gordon-Conwell. The person should be manifestly collegial in their relationships, demonstrating an ability to work well with colleagues who represent various ecclesial traditions and ethnic backgrounds at Gordon-Conwell.

The person should be committed to academic excellence, to the spiritual nurturing of students, and to the life of the church. Persons of color, women, international scholars, and individuals with bilingual abilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Classroom Teaching

The applicant must demonstrate willingness to teach in both in-person and digital modalities. Training in specific digital tools is provided. The expectation is that the professor will teach five courses per year, including required courses in leadership, and racial issues (e.g. Christianity and the Problem of Racism). The precise teaching responsibilities will be chosen to reflect the particular research and experiential strengths of the professor.

Theological Commitments

Faculty members must concur with the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Mission Statement and Commentary and must indicate agreement annually with the school’s Statement of Faith.

Institutional Benefits

Benefits include a portion of medical coverage, retirement plan with TIAA, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

Beginning Date: Fall, 2023.

Application Process

Please apply through Gordon-Conwell’s Career Center available here: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/employment/

Please include these documents in either Microsoft Word or PDF formats:

• A cover letter addressed to Dr. Mateus de Campos, Dean of the Hamilton campus, explaining your interest in the position
• A formal CV that includes the names of at least three references.

No hard copy materials, please. Opportunities to interview will be made available at the search committee’s initiative. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.