Contact

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to humanresources@covenantseminary.edu or Covenant Theological Seminary, Attn: Human Resources, 12330 Conway Road St. Louis, MO, 63141. Please indicate the specific position for which you are applying. Applications are kept on file for one year and will be considered if an appropriate position becomes available during that time.

POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Covenant Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender or disability in admission to or employment in its educational programs or activities except as required by the doctrinal standards of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Inquiries regarding the application of non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Alice Evans, Vice President of Business and Finance, 12330 Conway Road, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314.434.4044, ext. 4053.

OUR MISSION AND BELIEFS

The purpose of Covenant Theological Seminary is to glorify the triune God by training his servants to WALK in God’s grace, MINISTER God’s Word, and EQUIP God’s people—all for God’s MISSION. As the denominational seminary the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), we profess and proclaim the historic Christian faith as revealed in Scripture and summarized in the Apostles’ Creed and the Statement of Faith of the National Association of Evangelicals. The Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms, although subordinate to the Bible in their authority, set forth our understanding of biblical truth in a consistent, concise, and reliable form.

OPEN POSITIONS

FULL-TIME STAFF / FACULTY POSITIONS

ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, OR FULL PROFESSOR OF COUNSELING – ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENT

Covenant Theological Seminary invites applications and nominations for a one-year faculty appointment at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor of Counseling. The position will start in the summer or fall of 2021. Instructional responsibilities will be in the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program, a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track.

Along with excellent teaching gifts, we seek a candidate who:

• is committed to the discernment of truth and error in psychological theories in order to reclaim what is true to be used within a Christian approach to counseling;
• has a long-term commitment to enabling students to develop a biblical foundation and framework for understanding people and helping them to change and grow;
• has substantial experience in counseling clients; and
• ideally, has published and/or done research in the field.

Requirements

The qualified candidate will:

• have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program or have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013;
• show evidence of teaching experience or promise of excellence in the classroom;
• demonstrate ability in or potential for scholarship.

Candidates must also be in significant agreement with the doctrinal distinctives of the Presbyterian Church in America (see https://www.covenantseminary.edu/why-covenant/, noting especially the “Confessional” description near the bottom of the page).

To Apply: Please send cover letter and CV to Alissa.Cline@covenantseminary.edu, to the attention of: Dr. Brad Matthews, Dean of Faculty. The search will continue until the position is filled, but applications received by April 15, 2021, will receive fullest consideration.

Posted 2021.02.12

PART-TIME STAFF POSITIONS

CIRCULATION COORDINATOR – BUSWELL LIBRARY

The J. Oliver Buswell Jr. Library at Covenant Theological Seminary is seeking a service-oriented and collaborative professional to serve as part-time (25 hours per week) Circulation Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee operations and staffing of the circulation desk.
• Help maintain a welcoming and professional environment.
• Supervise and train 4–5 part-time student workers.
• Respond to student and faculty questions about the library, including basic reference questions.
• Identify and address lost, late, damaged, and missing materials.
• Implement and optimize circulation policies and procedures in coordination with other library staff.
• Manage borrowing and lending activity through the MOBIUS consortium, and work collaboratively with other institutions to address problems.

 Required Qualifications

• Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, students, faculty, and visitors.
• Analytical, organizational, and time management skills, and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with personal computers, the Internet, and library-related applications. Working knowledge of standard office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Capacity to adapt to a changing environment and to respond effectively to new needs and priorities.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an academic library environment, preferably in public services.
• Experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Sierra ILS.
• MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited school and/or holds or pursuing a master’s-level seminary degree.

Statement of Faith: As Covenant Seminary is the seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America, applicants must be able to provide a written statement of Christian faith in keeping with the mission of the Seminary upon request.

To Apply: Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to humanresources@covenantseminary.edu by May 28.

Posted 2021.04.06

ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES

The Admissions Department of Covenant Theological Seminary is seeking part-time (15 hours per week) Admissions Representatives to serve prospective students as they discern their calling and determine how well Covenant Seminary can enable the prospect to fulfill that calling. The goal of the Admissions Representative is to help prospective students experience Covenant by pursuing intentional relationships with them, demonstrating our distinctives before them, and helping them wisely choose the right seminary for their ministry training. This position reports to the Director of Admissions.

• Must be a current student or graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary.
• Have a passion for Covenant Seminary, its mission, and its current and future students.
• Awareness of life-change experienced at Covenant Seminary and passion for others having that same experience.
• Understanding of Covenant’s purpose statement and distinctives.
• Ability to converse in a personable manner about deeper issues of calling.
• High level of personal responsibility, taking ownership for prospective students assigned.
• Good initiative, judgment, and leadership ability, and ability to plan and implement strategies to achieve goals and to give the director feedback in the furtherance of overall goals.
• Ability to deal with confidential personal matters and to gracefully relate to individuals in a variety of contexts.
• Facility with using computers and software; high levels of experience are not required but an individual must be willing and capable of learning.
• Appropriate quality casual dress during normal office hours.
• Willingness to work outside of normal office hours if that furthers the relationship with a prospective student.

Required Competencies and Experience

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Highly organized and demonstrate passion and competencies with Information systems.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage details.
• Pleasant manner, ability to establish and maintain a pleasant office atmosphere, and good people skills plus the ability to multi-task. Must also be able to answer phones confidently and politely and know how to leave appropriate voicemails and use texting platforms.
• Must have sufficient experience and demonstrate proficiency using MS Word and Excel.
• Must demonstrate ability to: track weekly and monthly reports, sort and filter data, adhere to instructions and be willing and flexible to change tasks based on the needs of the Admissions Office.

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to Stuart McClure, Director of Admissions, at stuart.mcclure@covenantseminary.edu by April 9, 2021.

Posted 2021.03.24

PART-TIME STUDENT WORKER POSITIONS

Current and incoming students should check the Job Board for additional on- or off-campus positions.