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Posted 9-11-2022

Medieval History Instructor 

(Part-time/adjunct)

Bryn Athyn College seeks a part-time/adjunct instructor to teach one section of introductory-level Medieval History for the Spring 2024 term, March 6-May 21, 2024. The course is scheduled for 11:55 am – 1:10 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This is a one-term appointment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in medieval European history and experience with undergraduate teaching. There is an opportunity to hold the class in Glencairn Museum in order to support the use of the Glencairn Medieval collection in the course.

About Bryn Athyn College: Bryn Athyn College is a small, private, coeducational, liberal arts college affiliated with the New Church, a Christian denomination based on the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. Bryn Athyn serves as an intellectual center for all who desire to engage in higher education enriched, guided, and structured by the study of the Old Testament, New Testament, and theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. We seek applicants who are supportive of the College’s mission and values. For information about Bryn Athyn College and its mission, see www.brynathyn.edu.

Qualifications: MA in History, Medieval Studies, or closely related field. PhD and experience teaching at the college/university level preferred. 

Application materials: A complete application includes a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualification and interest in the position, CV, and names and contact information of three professional references.

To apply: Please send materials to college.jobs@brynathyn.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive. 

Bryn Athyn College is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Posted 9-7-2023

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will support the mission of Bryn Athyn College to enhance students’ civil, moral, and spiritual life and enhance the focus of BAC Athletics to build a program that fosters commitment, sportsmanship, and charity. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will aid the Head Athletic Trainer in the execution of a quality athletics health care program.  This is a full-time/exempt position.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in providing quality athletic training services for BAC student-athletes.
• Assist in the care of all student-athletes through practice and game coverage, injury prevention, evaluation, management, treatment of new and pre-existing injuries, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and athletics related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the team Physician and Head Athletic Trainer.
• Act as a preceptor to student athletic trainers.
• Assist in the management of the athletic training room (inventory, scheduling, etc.).
• Make referrals and interact regularly with team physicians and other health care consultants.
• Maintain comprehensive records of athletic injuries and treatments.
• Travel to away contests as requested by the Head ATC and/or Athletic Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S. in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited institution

• NATABOC Certification

• PA State Licensure or eligible for PA state licensure

• Current CPR, first aid and automatic external defibrillator certification issued by an authorized agency.

• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Preferred

• M.S. in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or related field

• Experience in collegiate athletics setting beyond undergraduate clinical rotations

• Ability to work as part of a Health care team dedicated to collaboration and the college goal of integrating instruction and student services to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environment.

• Knowledge of and ability to accurately interpret laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to Student Health Services.

• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to work effectively and harmoniously with students, colleagues, staff, and others.

• Demonstrated commitment to the continuous improvement of health and wellness for students and ability to create an environment conducive to the development of student services innovations.

This offer is contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Interested candidates must submit via e-mail a current resume to College.jobs@brynathyn.edu.

Bryn Athyn College is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Salary:  45-48K

Posted 9-5-2023

Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Bryn Athyn College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor to begin July 1, 2024. Applicants should hold a PhD or be ABD in Psychology or a related field (if ABD, the PhD should be conferred by the start date for the position).

The psychology major at Bryn Athyn College is vibrant and growing. A successful candidate must be committed to undergraduate teaching.  Areas of teaching specialties ideally would range over courses in cognitive psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, research courses as well as some core curricular courses. The position also involves advising and mentoring students and contributing to the curricular development of a psychology program that engages spiritual perspectives.

In recruiting for this position, the Psychology Department is motivated to broaden the range of teaching specialties and experiences represented within our department. Qualified candidates ideally would be able to offer new courses that would strengthen the department’s appeal to Bryn Athyn College’s diverse student body. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with students from all backgrounds, including but not limited to racial and ethnic minorities and first generation college students.

Bryn Athyn College is a small, private, coeducational, liberal arts college affiliated with the New Church, a Christian denomination based on the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. Bryn Athyn serves as an intellectual center for all who desire to engage in higher education enriched, guided, and structured by the study of the Old Testament, New Testament, and theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. We seek applicants who are committed to the College’s mission and values, and who are interested in contributing to a curriculum shaped by New Church concepts. For information about Bryn Athyn College and its mission, see www.brynathyn.edu.

To apply, please email a letter of application, CV, copies of graduate transcripts, and names of three professional references to college.jobs@brynathyn.edu. In your letter of application, please discuss your interest in and ability to contribute to Bryn Athyn College’s New Church mission and to teach in a psychology program at a liberal arts institution. The application deadline is November 10, 2023. Bryn Athyn College is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted 6-20-2023

Career Network Coordinator, Part-Time (~5 hours/week)

The General Church of the New Jerusalem exists to provide for the worship of the Lord Jesus Christ, the spreading of the truths of the New Church throughout the world, the promotion of a useful life of service to others, and the treatment of others with care and wisdom. Its headquarters are located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, and it oversees dozens of congregations and elementary schools throughout the world. The General Church also works closely with its sister organizations, the Academy of the New Church and Bryn Athyn College to advance and deliver religious education and programs at all levels, from pre-school through college.

The New Church Career Network is seeking a Part-Time Network Coordinator to manage the regular operations of the New Church Career Network.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Giving Operations, This position is a part-time position with an average of approximately five hours per week. responsible for the oversight and organization of the New Church Career Network (NCCN), which, as an entity, consists of an advisory and a website. The Career Network Coordinator will gather and collaborate with an advisory that is made up of between three and seven other individuals, preferably those with connections to various General Church-related organizations such as schools or charities. The Coordinator is also responsible for upkeep of the NCCN website, which includes a job board.

Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing social media and updating it regularly.
• Maintaining basic elements of the NCCN website, and maintaining and updating the job board on the NCCN website by adding new listings and offloading expired listings.
• Running monthly meetings with the NCCN committee.
• Facilitating connections between professionals in the network and young adults.
• Promoting professional services (uses) to teens and young adults.
• Fielding and responding to seeker requests.
• Maintaining membership and seeker databases.
• Promoting membership to New Church professionals.
• Maintaining connection with the high school and college.
• Organizing an information table for Career Day at BA College (1-2 times/year)
• Generating quarterly reports for the General Church board.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline
• 1-3 years of experience in communications or program coordination/management
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing
• Strong knowledge of social media standards and effective strategies for online communications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and promote belief in the teachings of the New Church
• Comfortable working independently and in a team environment

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Mark H Wyncoll

Manager of Giving Operations

General Church of the New Jerusalem

PO Box 708, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

267-502-2423  mark.wyncoll@newchurch.org

www.newchurch.org

Posted 5-30-2023

Congregation Renewal Project Portfolio Manager

The General Church of the New Jerusalem exists to provide for the worship of the Lord Jesus Christ, the spreading of the truths of the New Church throughout the world, the promotion of a useful life of service to others, and the treatment of others with care and wisdom. Its headquarters are located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, and it oversees dozens of congregations and elementary schools throughout the world. The General Church also works closely with its sister organizations, the Academy of the New Church and Bryn Athyn College to advance and deliver religious education and programs at all levels, from pre-school through college.

We are currently seeking a Congregation Renewal Project Manager.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for working with key stakeholders to help establish key operational strategies and refine an organizational structure that will support church growth and the regional management structure. Reporting to the Assistant Bishop, this position will be responsible for identifying key stakeholders, creating detailed project plans, coordinating resources, and managing day-to-day tasks related to strategic initiatives. Among the outcomes for the various projects are updated community outreach strategies and programs, redefined local church leadership and management structures, organizational design and development strategies, human resource development and training strategies, and employee change management and communications initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to spreading New Church principles contained in the Lord’s Word
• Refine project goals, objectives and outcomes
• Identify sponsors and stakeholders
• Establish project budgets and establish project dates
• Define incremental project tasks and deliverables
• Help create detailed project plans for each phase of the project, including tasks, deliverable dates and assigned resources
• Manage all aspects of the project and ensure tasks stay on-time and within budget
• Work with leadership to identify project sponsors and potential funding sources, establish and monitor project budgets and ensure ongoing accuracy of accounting/bookkeeping
• Manage and oversee new congregation development from initiation to completion
• Work with and assist the local pastor in growing the church congregation
• Develop a risk management and mitigation plan for each phase of the project
• Provide ongoing communications and status reports to sponsors and stakeholders regarding progress of the project and identified risks and mitigation strategies
• Provide guidance and monitoring for pastors and staff, ensuring their understanding of project plans and priorities and encouraging effective teamwork
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Identify and resolve project issues and implement improvement plans to ensure project stays on schedule and within budget.
• Focus on driving measurable improvements by deploying process improvement principles

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business Administration or related field
• 5 to 7 years in a project management position
• Highly proficient in all aspects of project management, including project planning, risk management, resource planning and management, people management, and budget management
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management best practices and techniques
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficiency in the use of project management software
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
• Demonstrated experience in finance, people management, resource management, marketing, quality assurance, and risk management
• Working knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping software and procedures
• Strong working knowledge of the New Church Doctrine
• Has or is willing to engage in global cultures and other languages

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Karen Stoeller

Director of Human Resources

General Church of the New Jerusalem

1120 Cathedral Drive

P.O. Box 813

Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

Karen.Stoeller@anc-gc.org

Posted 8-21-2023

Glencairn Museum

Part-Time Visitor Services Representative

Job Description
Glencairn Museum is seeking a part-time visitor services representative. The current opening is for weekend afternoon shifts starting on November 25. Weekend shifts begin at 11:30am and end at 5:00pm. Training will take place on weekdays in November determined by the availability of the successful applicant. Occasional work opportunities will be available evenings and weekdays.

The visitor services representative staffs the visitor services desk at Glencairn’s main entrance.

Details

• $15.00 hourly rate
• Hours vary from 5.5 to 11 hours per week
• Part-time, no benefits
• Reports to visitor experience manager

Glencairn Museum is part of the Academy of the New Church and is affiliated with the General Church of the New Jerusalem (newchurch.org), a Christian denomination based on the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. The mission of Glencairn Museum is to engage a diverse audience with the common human endeavor to find higher meaning and purpose in our lives. This is achieved by recognizing universal spiritual concepts expressed in religious beliefs and practices around the world—past and present—through the interpretation of art, artifacts, and other cultural expressions of faith. A special focus of the Museum is to preserve and interpret art and artifacts that illustrate New Church beliefs and practices. Glencairn is seeking applicants who are committed to the Museum’s mission and values. For more information about Glencairn Museum and its mission, please visit glencairnmuseum.org/about-us

Responsibilities

The following list represents visitor services representative job responsibilities during weekend hours.:

1. Greet visitors and staff, including opening and closing the main door upon arrival and departure.
2. Answer phone inquiries about Glencairn Museum and the Bryn Athyn Historic District. (Requires being familiar with open times and upcoming public events for all buildings in the Bryn Athyn Historic District.) Answer general questions and know to whom to direct inquiries for further information.
3. Record reservations using an online booking platform, including receiving and responding to requests by phone and email.
4. Process advanced ticket sales and reservations for Museum programming.
5. Process admission and gift shop sales through POS system.
6. Enforce security policies including parcel control, key distribution, and monitoring CCTV when requested.
7. Receive and process deliveries and mail.
8. Know security procedures.
9. Be prepared to assist with emergency situations by calling 911, etc.
10. Perform a variety of light clerical duties as assigned by the visitor experience manager.
11. Promote museum membership and public programs including tours, workshops, and events.
12. Staff on-site admissions for exhibitions, tours, workshops, and other museum events.

Personal and Professional Requirements

Employees of Glencairn Museum are expected to uphold the mission, principles, and policies of the Academy of the New Church; support the mission of Glencairn Museum; and follow all Museum policies and guidelines. Successful applicants will:

1. Maintain a professional workspace, including keeping the desk neat, organized, and clutter-free.
2. Maintain a professional demeanor. Treat others with courtesy and respect.
3. Follow instructions and consistently follow through on tasks.
4. Follow all Museum policies and visitor services operational procedures.
5. Communicate information clearly, carefully, and accurately in all in-person, telephone, and electronic communication.
6. Maintain clear knowledge of all emergency procedures.
7. Know the mission of the Museum and the history of the buildings in the Historic District.
8. Have the ability to sit for long periods of time while also being prepared to quickly stand up and move to assist contractors and visitors entering and exiting the building.
9. Be dependable, attentive, and accommodating while always adhering to Museum policy.
10. Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three references to Leah Smith at leah.smith@glencairnmuseum.org. Although the application deadline is October 6, 2023, submissions will be reviewed and interviews scheduled as applications are received.

Contact Person
Leah Smith
Visitor Experience Manager
leah.smith@glencairnmuseum.org
267.502.2993

Posted 4-21-2023

GRADE 3 & 4 HOMEROOM TEACHER
Commencing July 2023

The New Church is a new Christianity dedicated to serving the Lord God Jesus Christ through commitment to His ways and service to others. At Carmel New Church School, we strive to create a loving, peaceful place of learning; teaching students to become useful and caring people, in this life and in heaven. We work to maintain a team environment with a close-knit community, aiming to uphold the philosophies of mutual support, respect, integrity and accountability.

Carmel New Church School offers a high-quality education for children from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8. We work to educate students in partnership with their parents and the community. We encourage them to develop their unique talents, challenge them to be creative, and support them in meeting high academic standards while at the same time striving to protect their innocence.

GRADE 3 & 4 HOMEROOM TEACHER

The purpose of this position is to plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, in providing well-balanced and organized activities to promote the spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and social development of all children in the teacher’s care.

Key responsibilities and expectations:

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, providing students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Teach skills and concepts consistent with the written curriculum of the Province of Ontario paired with Carmel’s curricular goals to promote academic, physical, emotional, social and spiritual development of all the children.
• Establish and enforce classroom-level rules for behavior, policies and procedures
• Implement Morning Worship
• Adapt teaching methods to meet students' varying needs, learning styles and abilities
• Observe, evaluate, and document children's performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Confer with parents/guardians, including report card comments/marking, and interviews
• Ensure that the appropriate level curriculum is covered over the course of the year. • Manage the Grade 3/4 budget.
• Possibly teach classes to other grades according to one’s area of specialization
• Attend school related events outside of regular school hours, such as music events, conferences, etc.
• Duties beyond the preparation and teaching of the core courses include classroom management, assessments and report cards, weekly-monthly communication with parents, attendance records, dismissal, conducting parent/teacher conferences
• Other duties include, but are not limited to, sharing of recess and lunch supervision, lock-up, attendance at weekly faculty meetings, summer meetings, professional development meetings as applicable

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related certification with a minimum 3 years’ experience working in a classroom setting and/or related work experience with children is preferred
• Committed to the principles of New Church education • Willingness to partake in ongoing professional development through the General Church Office of Education
• Good communication skills and patience
• Energy and enthusiasm for the job
• Excellent interpersonal skills with children, co-workers and parents/guardians

A current Police Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Report will be required.

How To Apply: Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to Val Younan at vyounan@carmelnewchurchschool.org , by May 12th, 2023.

Posted 4-13-2023

Full-Time Teacher, Mixed Responsibilities

Washington New Church School (WNCS) is seeking applications for a teaching position which will comprise various duties across all our K-8th classrooms for the 2022/23 school year. This position will include duties in multiple different subjects and age groups as well as the flexibility to team-teach with other teachers.

Responsibilities:

The exact duties will be determined through a negotiation between the applicant’s interests, abilities and WNCS specific needs but likely duties include: kindergarten aide, Grade 1-8th PE, 7-8th grade science, 5th grade math. All teaching responsibilities include prep and planning, managing student behavior, record keeping, assessments and communications with families and other faculty.

Personal and Professional Requirements:

• Love of students
• Knowledge of New Church Educational principles
• Baptized in the New Church
• Active Participant in the Organized New Church
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers, parents and community groups
• Commitment to marriage as defined in the Word and Heavenly Doctrines
• Strong classroom management skills
• Bachelors degree

Helpful Experience and Skills

• Conventional classroom teaching
• Strong written, oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal/networking skills
• Firm and friendly boundary setting and classroom management skills
• Strong organization follow through
• Strength in any of the following: PE, art, performing arts and math

Please submit resumes and/or questions by April 21st, 2023 to: 

Brian Smith, Principal 

brian.smith@washnewchurch.org  

301-850-3029 (cell)

301-464-5602 (office)

11914 Chantilly Ln, Mitchellville, MD. 20721

Posted 11-29-2022

Mail Delivery Driver (substitutes)

The Academy of the New Church seeks substitute mail delivery drivers. The successful candidate(s) must be responsible, have an excellent driving record and be able to do some lifting (up to 25 lbs.), able to climb in and out of the mail truck, sort mail, and do weekly inspections of the fluid levels in the truck. Hours are year around, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is an ideal job for individuals who like to keep their mornings and afternoons open. Background checks and a driving records check will be performed. Please email inquiries to: judy.merrell@ancss.org.