Vacancies at Newbold College

Newbold College of Higher Education is offering a number of staff vacancies all based on the campus. Closing date for all positions is 24 February 2012.

Lecturer, Pastoral Studies, Newbold College of Higher Education, United Kingdom (TWO Positions)

Newbold College of Higher Education, United Kingdom seeks to appoint TWO full-time lecturers within its Department of Theological Studies (DTS). Newbold’s DTS is internationally recognised in Seventh-day Adventist Christian circles as being a centre of excellence in biblical, theological and pastoral education. Applications are invited from those with expertise in TWO of the following areas, with the willingness to contribute to a third area:
• Leadership
• Missiology
• Spirituality
• Youth Ministry
• Liturgy and Homiletics

Selection Criteria
• Committed member and credentialed employee of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Relevant successful teaching experience, including demonstrated pedagogical and IT knowledge and skills in designing and developing ICT-based instructional strategies and resources
• A minimum of a Doctoral degree in a relevant subject field
• Proven record of successful ministry
• Demonstrated understanding of current developments in the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Demonstrated understanding of the European context
• Excellent people skills

Starting date: August 2012

Salary as per the denominational salary scale

A letter of application and a CV should be received no later than Friday, 24 February 2012 and should be sent to: Dr John Baildam, Deputy Principal, Newbold College of Higher Education, St Marks Road, Binfield, Berks, RG42 4AN, United Kingdom. For additional information please contact jbaildam@newbold.ac.uk

College Chaplain, Newbold College of Higher Education, United Kingdom

Newbold College of Higher Education, United Kingdom seeks to appoint a full-time College Chaplain. The purpose of this position is to provide pastoral support and counselling to students and develop programmes, policies and structures that provide care and spiritual development for all students on the Newbold College campus. These programmes, policies and structure will focus on faith development of young Christians and ways for students to internalise and share their Christian experience with others.

Selection Criteria
• Committed member and credentialed employee of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in a relevant subject field such as theology, ministry or youth ministry
• Relevant experience and/or interest in working with youth
• Relevant experience in co-ordinating spiritual, service and out-reach activities for higher education students
• Familiarity with contemporary issues impacting on students in higher education
• Willingness to work on some evenings and weekends

The ideal candidate will have:
• Previous experience in working with young people who are studying for a higher education qualification
• A successful work history of developing programmes and initiatives that have been effective in reaching young people and developing their faith
• Wide and varied pastoral counselling skills focusing on working with young adults and their issues
• Experience in working with and within a team and proven experience in team building and development
• Proven public speaking skills and an ability to relate to multiple audiences especially young people

Starting date: August 2012

Salary as per the denominational salary scale

A letter of application and a CV should be received no later than Friday, 24 February 2012 and should be sent to: Pastor Henrik Jørgensen, Head of Student Experience, Newbold College of Higher Education, St Marks Road, Binfield, Berks, RG42 4AN, United Kingdom. For additional information please contact hjorgensen@newbold.ac.uk

College Relations Officer, Newbold College of Higher Education, United Kingdom

Newbold College of Higher Education, United Kingdom seeks to appoint a full-time College Relations Officer. This position oversees College-wide external and internal relations, including communications, marketing, branding, media relations and co-ordinates communications with key stakeholders such as the alumni association. The position directly reports to the Principal.

Selection Criteria
• Committed member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• At least a relevant Bachelors’ degree in business, marketing, communications, law or related field
• A proven track record of at least five years in such areas as marketing, branding, strategic communications and media management
• Demonstrated understanding of the private higher education landscape, challenges and opportunities
• Demonstrated skill in leveraging communication opportunities through different media e.g. social media
• Outstanding communication and team work skills
• Demonstrated competence in budget development, forecasting and decision making

Starting date: April 2012 or as negotiated with the successful applicant

A letter of application and a CV should be received no later than Friday, 24 February 2012 and should be sent to: Dr Philip Brown, Principal & Chief Executive, Newbold College of Higher Education, St Marks Road, Binfield, Berks, RG42 4AN, United Kingdom. For additional information please contact dmcreynolds@newbold.ac.uk