What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biblical Worldview Specialist position at BJU Press?
SUMMARY: Work primarily with writers to plan, write, and revise BJU Press materials to develop Biblical worldview thinking in students.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work alongside writers to plan, write, and revise objectives, instructional materials, and assessments that support the BJU Press mandate for biblical worldview formation.
- Research various aspects of academic disciplines to determine how to integrate biblical worldview thinking into the teaching of the subject matter.
- Meet weekly with the assistant director to plan projects and receive direction.
- Meet regularly with teams to evaluate progress and plan success.
- Support classroom teachers and homeschool parents as needed by responding to telephone and email inquiries in a timely manner.
- Promote BJU Press materials as needed for VIP (Vision, Inspiration, and Purpose) guests, onsite conferences, video conferences, and BJU courses.
- Assist BJU Press in promoting Biblical Worldview shaping in new opportunities.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Expertise in Biblical and Systematic Theology
- Facility with key ideas related to worldview and education
- Competence with software used in the writing process
- Pedagogical competence
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Interest in and ability to write educational materials
- Microsoft Office, InCopy
- Education degree a plus
- Teaching experience a plus
An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.
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