Director of Nagel Institute

Job summary

The Director will lead scholarly initiatives on World Christianity, manage the institute's budget, and oversee external communications. They are also responsible for securing external funding through grant proposals and aligning the institute's work with undergraduate learning experiences.

Job details

EMPLOYER: Calvin University POSITION TITLE: Director of Nagel Institute HOURS / WEEK: 40 hrs/week JOB SITE LOCATION: 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DUTIES: Calvin University seeks a Director of Nagel Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position requires international and domestic travel for 2-4 conferences/year. Promote, generate, and encourage new scholarly initiatives on issues of World Christianity. Promote faculty participation in external networks devoted to World Christianity. Strategically align the work of the institute with the learning experiences of Calvin University undergraduate students. Oversee external communication links, including a web presence devoted to issues of World Christianity. Oversee the budget of the institute. Ensure efficient and effective completion of Institute projects. Take principal responsibility for writing grant proposals and obtaining external funding in collaboration with Calvin’s Office of Advancement. Serve as chief liaison between the Nagel Institute and its advisory council. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. (or foreign academic equivalent) in Religion, Christianity, Philosophy, or related field and FIVE (5) years of experience in the position offered or related position. Experience must include: experience in record of academic publications in World Christianity or related academic field; experience in record of strategic implementation of programming or initiatives related to the academic study of World Christianity or related field (e.g. conferences, workshops, lecture series, edited volumes);experience in record of submitting grant proposals and receiving grants; experience with post-secondary teaching; and experience with administrative leadership in an academic or research setting. OTHER: This position requires international and domestic travel for 2-4 conferences/year. If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S. FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development. DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

What you’ll do

The Director will lead scholarly initiatives on World Christianity, manage the institute's budget, and oversee external communications. They are also responsible for securing external funding through grant proposals and aligning the institute's work with undergraduate learning experiences.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Religion, Christianity, Philosophy, or a related field with at least five years of relevant experience. Required experience includes a record of academic publications, grant acquisition, post-secondary teaching, and administrative leadership in research settings.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Academic Publishing
• Strategic Planning
• Grant Writing
• Budget Management
• Post-secondary Teaching
• Administrative Leadership
• External Communication
• Project Management
• Scholarly Research
• Stakeholder Liaison

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research