TA for CTW

Position Purpose

Curate resources for Center for Theological Writing (CTW) and coordinate outreach to online and residential students with writing instruction.

Essential Functions

Coordinate the distribution of CTW materials (60%)

• Maintain handouts in racks outside the CTW office
• Update the CTW website as needed
• Curate theological writing handouts on the CTW Canvas site
• Post CTW materials on Circle for Online students
• Coordinate with the Residential (Res) program staff to distribute CTW resources to Res students

Consult with Masters’ students about writing assignments (apologetics, biblical studies, etc.) (30%)

Other responsibilities as required by supervisor (10%)

Job Contacts/Relationships

• CTW director and staff
• Coordinators of OL and Res programs
• WTS masters’ students
• WTS faculty

Skills

• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of English rhetoric and grammar
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to teach students of varying abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Qualifications

• Current residential WTS student
• Experience in editing and teaching writing
• Cross-cultural communication experience

Attributes

• Heart for educating and supporting students
• Desire to foster high standards in theological writing
• Willingness to learn details of the theological genres
• Concern for accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Independent worker
• Excellent follow-up
• Works well as a member of a team
• An apprehension of the gospel at work personally and a commitment to its power and hope in the workplace

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work on-campus in the CTW office in the Andreas Center

Work Schedule

• Twelve hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. Total work time from all seminary employment may not exceed 1,250 hours in the preceding 12 months.

Westminster Theological Seminary hires only personnel who belong to a Protestant evangelical church and subscribe to Biblical orthodoxy (belief) and orthopraxy (practice). Employees shall affirm their agreement with the historic, trinitarian Christian faith as expressed in the Apostles’ Creed. Otherwise, Westminster Theological Seminary is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, except as specifically allowed by federal and state law, and basing employment decisions on merit, qualifications and training. Westminster Theological Seminary does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion (except as religion is a bona fide occupational qualification), sex, national origin, age, disability or any other classification protected by law.

In accordance with the above paragraph, all employees are required to sign Westminster Theological Seminary's Community Life Policy affirming their commitment to Christian belief and practice as described in the policy.