Director of Field Education

Theological reflection upon supervised practice in ministry is integral to the strength of the Master of Divinity education at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The seminary seeks a creative colleague to direct its field education program. Candidates for this part-time (20 hours/week, year round) position must have a heart for teaching, experience in congregational ministry, administrative expertise, and a passion for helping to form the next generation of pastoral leaders.

Louisville Seminary has been serving the Reformed tradition for more than 170 years and is committed to continuing that relationship: candidates must be able to move comfortably within a Reformed context and guide students preparing to minister in churches of the Reformed tradition. At the same time, Louisville Seminary is an increasingly diverse ecumenical community embracing many traditions. We are committed to growing as a multicultural and anti-racist place of learning and living and committed to deepening interfaith dialogue and ecumenical relations.

Job Responsibilities

MDiv students at Louisville Seminary are required to be in part-time field education placements for 800 hours during their degree program; we are eager to find a person who can prepare students for ministries which are theologically reflective, historically informed, and engaged with the larger society in faithful ways. Job responsibilities include:

  • Oversee the implementation of student placements
  • Teach 1-credit, field education courses to in-person and online MDiv students
  • Develop and maintain relationships with school administrators, students, teachers, and community leaders
  • Manage staff and volunteers to support field education program
  • Coordinate resources and logistics for events, training sessions, and meetings
  • Manage budgets and allocate funds for program expenses
  • Prepare reports and presentations for LPTS constituencies
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and policies related to education and funding
  • Foster a positive and inclusive culture that supports learning and growth for all students

Job Qualifications

Candidates must have earned the MDiv degree (DMin or PhD degree preferred); be an excellent teacher; have demonstrated superior gifts and skills as an administrator; and possess ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and others of diverse backgrounds. Louisville Seminary is committed to building and sustaining a community of diverse people, who embody differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, sexual orientation and denominational affiliation. We follow EEO guidelines and Affirmative Action procedures and particularly encourage women and candidates of color to apply.

Compensation

Louisville Seminary offers a full range of benefits including a generous vacation package, 403b pension benefit, and health insurance. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application

We hope to make an appointment to begin in early 2025. An application will include:

  • your resume or curriculum vitae,
  • a letter of application expressing your vision for the role of field education in theological education

Send these materials electronically, by January 10, to:
Interim Dean Tyler Mayfield
c/o Nina Carroll-Goodman
ncarrollgoodman@lpts.edu

About Louisville Seminary

Founded in 1853, Louisville Seminary offers an inclusive and diverse learning community, welcoming students from wide ecumenical backgrounds while maintaining its long, historic commitment to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Louisville Seminary is led by the Holy Spirit to educate people to proclaim the Gospel, to care for all, and to work for justice in communities everywhere. It is distinguished by its nationally-recognized marriage and family therapy and field education programs, its black church studies program, the scholarship and church service among its faculty, and a commitment to training people to participate in the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ. For more information, call (800) 264-1839 or log onto www.lpts.edu.

Louisville Seminary is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.