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Hybrid Program Director, Theological Ethics

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About the role

  • Under the general oversight of the Director for Theological Ethics, conceptualize, organize, and direct processes for ELCA social teaching and policy;
  • Develop study resources that address social issues in collaboration with particular areas of expertise, including stakeholders, most impacted by an issue.
  • Serve as lead writer and co-editor of study documents, public drafts, proposed social statements, messages, and resolutions.
  • As requested, examine and research social issues and theological questions in light of biblical, confessional, and ethical understandings, with attention to emerging developments in society.
  • Provide effective, collaborative leadership of task forces, consultants, and other groups for the sake of a well-grounded, participatory development of social teaching and study resources.
  • As publisher of the Journal of Lutheran Ethics, support the work of the Editor and Book Review Editor as necessary, in consultation with the Director of Theological Ethics.
  • Support the Lutheran Ethicists Network through a quarterly e-newsletter and support of the annual Lutheran Ethicists Gathering.
  • Provide leadership toward the development and publication of communications, educational resources, and existing social teaching.
  • Assist the Director in preparing and participating in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Within the Churchwide Office, attend to occasional questions related to faith and science and serve as the Liaison with the Lutheran Alliance for Faith, Science, and Technology.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 5+ year of advanced work in theology and ethics, with special sensitivity to Lutheran confessions and traditions.
  • Ph.D. or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A familiarity with and comprehension of ELCA social teaching as well as the policies and procedures that bring them into being.
  • Strong management skills, including ongoing planning, organizing, managing, and supporting work groups
  • A compassionate commitment to the whole ecology of the church, and ability to deal with the controversial dynamics evoked by consideration of social issues.
  • Commitment to addressing the socio-economic-political issues of the day in light of the God’s Word of law and gospel.
  • Demonstrated capacity for theological-ethical research and social analysis.
  • Ability to network, communicate with, and manage persons/groups with particular and diverse interests and expertise on social issues.
  • Excellent writing skills and good public-speaking ability.
  • Ability to produce, track, prioritize and manage multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines in a high demand environment, both independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
  • Demonstrated collaborative and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.).
  • Appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the ELCA, including a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism work.

Benefits

  • employer paid health premiums for employees
  • health and dependent care FSA’s
  • health savings account (HSA) with an employer contribution
  • life insurance
  • substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required)
  • generous paid time-off policy including 17 paid holidays

Job title

Program Director, Theological Ethics

Job type

Contract

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$70,928 - $88,670 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

HybridChicagoUnited States

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