Employment Openings

Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins

Hartford Seminary invites applications for a faculty position in New Testament and Christian Origins that begins in fall 2012. The candidate should have expertise in any area of New Testament study, showing the ability to interpret early Christian literature in its historical and cultural contexts, with attention to and appreciation of its contemporary significance. The successful candidate must be able to teach broad areas of New Testament study at an introductory level, and at the same time display intellectual depth to direct doctoral level students and participate meaningfully from a Christian perspective in the seminary’s multifaith work. These capacities for breadth and depth in New Testament study directly support core programs of the school and its enduring commitments to dialogue, research, and involvement with Christian churches. Rank is at the Assistant or Associate level; Ph.D. or Th.D. is required. We especially encourage applications from women and historically underrepresented ethnic groups.

Review of applications will begin on 17 January 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. A complete application must be submitted electronically to Ms. Lorraine Browne at lbrowne@hartsem.edu and includes a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference submitted directly by the recommenders. For further information, please contact Prof. Uriah Kim, Chair of the Search Committee, at ukim@hartsem.edu.

Admissions Associate

Hartford Seminary invites applications for the part-time position of Admissions Associate. This person will contribute to the institutional goal of increased student enrollment through cultivation and development of graduate applicants.

Essential functions include:

Assisting with the cultivation of prospective students and encouraging  them through the admissions process from the inquiry stage (until their applications are complete) to the enrollment stage; providing general information to inquirers on the various programs available and doing  informational interviews upon request; coordinating with the Director of Recruitment & Admissions and faculty directors on recruitment days; handling prospect follow-up (particularly after recruitment days and informational interviews); managing applicant files and helping to keep applicants informed of items that are missing from their files; conducting admissions interviews;  providing career/vocational advising of applicants; updating and revising Admissions website as needed; and revising Admissions application and instructions as needed.

Master’s degree in religion or education preferred; sensitivity to issues faced by laity and clergy in their ministries; strong organizational, interpersonal skills; ability to work a flexible schedule.  Work experience in a graduate educational setting and with faculty a plus.

Hartford Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

Mary Zeman, Director of Human Resources
Hartford Seminary
77 Sherman Street
Hartford, CT 06105
or mzeman@hartsem.edu

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