Job – Director, Indigenous Studies Centre, Vancouver School of Theology, Due: Dec 31, 2014
Director – Indigenous Studies Centre
Reports to: Principal of Vancouver School of Theology
Status: 3 year contract – with possibility of renewal –
half time faculty appointment / half time administrative appointment
Start date: July 1, 2015
Application deadline: December 31, 2014
Interviews: January 2015
The Vancouver School of Theology is conducting a search for the next Director of the Indigenous Studies Centre. This is a half-time administrative appointment together with a half-time faculty appointment in the area of the incumbent’s expertise. The position is a full-time salaried teaching-administrator position with full benefits. Candidates will have a PhD/ThD or equivalent experience completed or in process in a field of theological studies, recognized experience in First Nations and Indigenous cultures, teaching experience at the theological college/seminary/university level, and significant publications and/or oral presentations in fields related to the position. Preference will be given to First Nations and Aboriginal candidates. In accordance with Canadian law, priority will be given to Canadian applicants. Vision, mission and values of VST can be found here: http://www.vst.edu/main/about/vision-mission-values-goals
The full position description can be found on the Vancouver School of Theology website: http://www.vst.edu/main/about/careers/isc-director
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references via email to: nmconsortium@vst.edu
Mr. Jim White
c/o Catalina Parra
Vancouver School of Theology
6040 Iona Drive
Vancouver, BC V6T 2E8
Successful applicants will be invited to onsite interviews early in 2015. The appointment is for July 1, 2015.
