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Board of Trustees Commitment to Engaged Diversity

The Board of Trustees of Phillips Theological Seminary believes that the Reign of God as announced by Jesus Christ is open to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic class. This theological belief is the basis of the seminary’s non-discrimination statement, and it is also the basis for the seminary’s efforts to embrace and engage diverse persons in service of the mission of God, and specifically in service of the mission entrusted to this seminary. The Board of Trustees is committed to recruiting, educating, and engaging trustees, faculty, staff, and students with the range and depth of gifts, skills, and perspectives to move Phillips to become more of the community God calls the seminary to be. To this end, the Board will actively recruit a pool of candidates that reflects the diversity necessary for the ongoing work of the seminary, as well as to resource new strategic directions the Board may choose.

Seminary’s Non-Discrimination Statement

Phillips Theological Seminary accords equal rights and privileges to all members of the Seminary community. In the administration of its policies and procedures related to admissions, financial aid, academic programs, and hiring, the Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Seminary’s Commitment to Disability Access

Phillips Theological Seminary is committed to providing equal access to its programs of graduate professional education for all qualified students with learning, physical, medical, or psychological disabilities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Accordingly, the seminary aims to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability to ensure their access and participation in Seminary programs.

For more information on Disability, please see Academic Resources/Disability

Seminary’s Commitment to Supplier Diversity

Phillips Theological Seminary is committed to developing mutually beneficial relationships with small, minority-owned, women-owned, diversity based, disability-owned, disadvantaged, veteran owned and local business enterprises. The Supplier Diversity Policy is the seminary’s initiative to create opportunity for suppliers to market their products to the seminary and to encourage Phillips Theological Seminary to offer opportunities to such suppliers.

The Tulsa Regional Chamber’s diversity business council, Mosaic, has honored Phillips repeatedly with its highest rating as an employer with an inclusive workplace culture.

Current Openings

Presidential Search

Phillips Theological Seminary invites applications from and nominations of visionary and strategic leaders prepared to serve as their next President.

As the chief executive officer of the seminary, the President will be responsible for ensuring that the institution has the plans, personnel, culture, material assets, systems, and relationships necessary to fulfill its mission and to achieve the excellence for which Phillips strives. The President will exercise strategic and visionary leadership for the seminary while ensuring its continuing spiritual, academic, fiscal, and operational effectiveness.

How to Apply

Phillips has partnered with Academic Search to conduct this executive search. Click here to find the full position description:

https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/19348/?search=19348

Applications should consist of a substantial letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references with full contact information. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to:

PhillipsPresident@academicsearch.org

The position is open until filled but only applications received by Thursday, September 19, 2024, can be assured full consideration. The Seminary is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Hasselmo at Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org and Chris Butler at Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org. Further information about Phillips Theological Seminary is available at https://ptstulsa.edu/.

Director of Events and Hospitality

Phillips Theological Seminary is seeking a Director of Events and Hospitality to oversee event planning, logistics, and guest services for both the Seminary and its new Bedford House campus addition. This role ensures smooth execution of events, including budgeting, scheduling, and hospitality services, while promoting a welcoming environment for all guests. Responsibilities will evolve to include managing Bedford House operations, including bookings, events, and vendor coordination. If interested following the review of the job description, submit resume and cover letter to PTSHiring@ptstulsa.edu.

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Program Coordinator for Recruitment and Admissions

The Program Coordinator for Recruitment and Admissions plays a key role in advancing Phillips Theological Seminary’s mission by coordinating and managing strategic recruitment programs. This position oversees essential recruitment events and initiatives, such as cohort-based visit days, competitive scholarship interviews, and discernment events, both on-campus and virtual. With a focus on seamless logistics and visitor engagement, the Program Coordinator ensures an exceptional experience for prospective students and guests, enhancing Phillips’ presence and appeal to future students. After reviewing the complete job description, interested candidates should submit their credentials to PTSHiring@ptstulsa.edu, noting position of interest in the subject line.

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Marketing and Communications Manager

The Marketing & Communications Manager tells the story of Phillips Theological Seminary. That storytelling includes the development of public relations and marketing campaigns that align with the mission and vision of the seminary in its messaging to key publics. The Marketing & Communications Manager holds the primary responsibility for tracking and analyzing campaigns and resource usage, working closely with the Senior Director of Communications. The individual collaborates with multiple departments, individuals, and leaders to portray the mission and programs of the seminary in a way that expands awareness of the institution, elevates its image, recruits students, and develops donors. After reviewing the complete job description, interested candidates should submit their credentials to PTSHiring@ptstulsa.edu, noting position of interest in the subject line.

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Visiting Assistant Professor (Hebrew Bible)

Phillips Theological Seminary seeks a scholar of the Hebrew Bible for a three-year non-tenured track, term appointment, at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor. Areas of specialization are open. Applicants are expected to have a PhD or its equivalent. ABD will also be considered. Ability and/or experience in teaching courses in Introduction to the Hebrew Bible, Exegesis of the Hebrew Bible, and Biblical Hebrew, is desirable. Ability to contribute to other areas of the curriculum will be considered. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three recommenders should be uploaded to the online application site at: ptshiring@ptstulsa.edu. Review of application materials will commence November 1. The appointment is expected to commence July 1, 2025. Those wishing to nominate others for the position are invited to contact: Dr. Lisa Davison, Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, at lisa.davison@ptstulsa.edu

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History and Culture

Phillips Theological Seminary is a 110-year-old educational institution that offers theological education dedicated to learning the way of Jesus in order to cultivate vital communities, vital conversations, and the public good. The primary method of fulfilling that mission has been offering master’s level education for clergy candidates. A key challenge is expanding the Seminary’s educational offerings to include a wider range of professional and lay education programs.

The Seminary offers four master’s degrees, one doctoral degree, as well as a Graduate Certificate. The physical campus is in northeast Tulsa. Students take courses at the Tulsa campus weekly, in weekend and in week-long concentrated courses, and online. Phillips’s 110 students come from 17 states and 17 denominations.

Phillips is a progressive Christian graduate school—meaning we employ critical historical scholarship and spiritually-formed imaginations as we seek to understand what it means to follow Jesus’ way in the world today, emphasizing how Christians should contribute to the common good through working for peace and justice with compassion and intelligence. Some people call the seminary "liberal."

The seminary's non-discrimination statement is broad-ranging and fairly indicates both the seminary's values and the diversity of persons who work and study at the seminary. Read the seminary's non-discrimination statement here.