Description

Kettering College offers a unique religion curriculum that equips every student with a minor in spiritual care. Education in ethics is an essential part of this vision, both for the formation of the student with an ethical character and for the practice of contextually informed ethical decisions in care. Based on these goals, we are seeking someone who is trained/studied in some/all of the following: Virtue/Narrative-based ethics, Theological Ethics, Medical/Bio-Ethics, and the relationship between Theology and Science; who can address areas of care such as: Moral Injury and Moral Distress; and has training or interest in Clinical Pastoral Education.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Kettering College seeks a full-time (extended contract – includes a summer session) faculty member for the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences.  The selected individual will be qualified to teach undergraduate/graduate courses in clinical ethics and bioethics, spiritual care, and SDA fundamental beliefs. The selected individual will participate in campus life other duties assigned by the department chair.  S/he will engage in in-person and online instruction and work closely with fellow teachers to ensure instructional quality.

Qualifications 

• A doctoral degree in theology, biblical studies, and/or ethics is preferred. Doctoral candidates and MA in Religious or Theological studies may also apply.
• A Master’s degree in theology, biblical studies, and/or ethics is required.
• At least a minor in ethics is preferred.
• Clinical pastoral education is preferred.
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Submission of Required Materials

Because Kettering College is a faith-based institution, the ideal candidate will also be active in their local and faith communities.  It is expected that each applicant will provide a statement of faith regarding how their faith would affect their position as a faculty member within the department.

• Apply on Kettering Health Website https://careers-ketteringhealth.icims.com/jobs/59031/kc-assoc-professor-ext---humanities/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=1200&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240
• Applicants will only be able to submit a C.V. when filling out the official application online. 
• In order to complete your application, please also submit the following documents as PDFs to: Cory.Wetterlin@kc.edu
  • Cover Letter
  • CV/Resume (Include contact information for three professional references)
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (we will ask for official copies later)
  • Statement of faith explaining how the applicant’s faith would influence their position as a faculty member and within the department and their interactions with students.