Applicants Sought for Minister in Residence Programs

November 6, 2008

Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago is seeking applicants for Ministers in Residence for the 2009-10 academic year. Ministers serving the school in the capacity generally live on campus, availing themselves of opportunities to take classes and to interact with their future colleagues in either formally organized discussions and events, or through the informal interaction that takes place among students on any campus. Recent Ministers in Residence include the Revs. Brian Covell, James Ishmael Ford, and Gordon Gibson.

There are two different programs for which one may apply:

John Lester Young Minister in Residence
John Young Fellows will teach one class, study in any of Meadville Lombard's course offerings (tuition free), and provide a professional and pastoral presence to Meadville Lombard students for one academic semester.  The successful applicant will receive the use of a one-bedroom apartment on the Meadville Lombard campus, an honorarium for teaching one course as a member of our adjunct faculty, and an expense allowance. Applicants may apply to teach in either the fall semester (September through mid-December), the spring semester (February through mid-May) or during the School’s J-Term (January).  The successful applicant will provide a course description that links academic subject matter to ministerial practice. Courses may be offered in fifteen week (one semester) or in shorter, intensive formats.

Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest, a course proposal and a resume to Dr. Sharon Welch.  Application Deadline is January 30, 2009. 

Meadville Lombard Minister in Residence
In residence on our Chicago campus for one academic semester, Meadville Lombard MIRs participate in different aspects of Meadville Lombard community life and serve as an informal chaplain to students. Ministers In Residence are able to enroll in Meadville Lombard classes (tuition free), use the school’s library, and cultivate insight into the ministerial role of teacher/scholar. This is an ideal opportunity for newly retired ministers and those on sabbatical, but all interested ministers are encouraged to apply. The position is open for the fall and spring semesters.  Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest and a resume to Rev. Dr. Lee Barker.  Application deadline is March 1, 2009.