Director of Native Ministries Programs

Vancouver School of Theology is a multi-denominational school serving the Anglican (Episcopalian), Presbyterian and United churches. VST has offered the Master of Divinity degree program by extension for over 14 years to people in ministry in First Nations communities by using local tutors who are in touch with VST faculty. We require a director effective July 1, 2003.

VST seeks a person who has a passionate commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, a vision for providing community-based theological education, the ability to be flexible and travel as needed, and who has links to a home community of First Nations people. Competency in the use of computers for electronic communication and educational technology is essential. The position is defined as 60% time allocation.

In addition, it is hoped that the successful applicant would be a member of VST's teaching faculty, and would therefore have the credentials to teach in a ministry or theological discipline appropriate to the curriculum at VST. Additional teaching or administrative responsibilities could augment the 60% time allocation to full-time, depending on the qualifications of the applicants and the needs of the School.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

A position description is available from the office of the Principal of VST, Dr. Kenneth MacQueen, 6000 Iona Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1L4. Telephone: (604)822-9801. Fax: (604)822-9212. E-mail: shmorris@vst.edu. Closing date for applications is December 31, 2002 For information about VST, please visit our web site: www.vst.edu.

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