Job Opportunities
Brite Divinity School
Homiletics Position
Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
Diocesan Worship Office Director
BRITE DIVINITY SCHOOL
Homiletics Position
Brite Divinity School, affiliated with Texas Christian University, invites applicants in the fall of 2009 for a tenure track position in Homiletics beginning in the fall of 2010. Level of appointment is as an Assistant Professor. Ph.D. or equivalent is required. Previous parish experience including regular preaching responsibilities preferred. Commitment to teaching and scholarly research is expected. Teaching load is four courses per year at masters and doctoral levels. A capacity for critical and imaginative engagement with other theological disciplines in support of excellence in preaching is expected.
Brite Divinity School is a divinity school related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It is ecumenical in character and mission. Brite is an EEO employer and maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. Scholars of color and those from other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Send letter of application describing interests in teaching and research, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Nancy Gorsuch, Chair, Homiletics Search Committee, Brite Divinity School, TCU Box 298130, Fort Worth, TX 76129. Review of applicants will begin November 15, and continue until the position is filled.
DIOCESE OF KANSAS CITY - ST. JOSEPH
Diocesan Worship Office Director
DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP – The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is in search of an experienced and visionary individual to provide continuing leadership in the Diocesan Office of Worship. We are seeking a skilled and experienced leader. The selected individual must be an active practicing Catholic who supports the authentic Magisterium and is ready to work with parishes, other agencies and offices of the Church to oversee Diocesan initiatives of education in and implementation of Catholic liturgy. The Diocesan Worship Office Director will work with the Bishop, priests, parishioners, board, staff, and volunteers to develop and implement strategic plans, inspire and motivate all constituents to work on established goals, conduct public speaking and educational opportunities to parishioners, employees and constituents of the Church and provide Catholic centered worship leadership to all diocesan parishes and schools.
Qualifications
- A Masters degree preferred in Liturgical Studies or Theology and/or at least five years of demonstrated organizational and program experience, preferably at the Program Director or Executive Director level.
- Competent musical abilities as a practicing musician and teacher are desirable.
- A competent knowledge of Catholic theology and worship doctrine.
- A demonstrated commitment to Catholic teachings and practice.
- Proven organizing and leadership skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal and relational skills.
- History of direct staff management experience.
- Skilled at building bridges between diverse groups, interests and constituencies.
- Solid computer competencies.
Our diocese offers a generous benefit package and competitive salary. For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to stucinski@diocesekcsj.org
Applicants who are clergy or Religious must have the authorization of their legitimate superior to apply.