Academic Dean

Introduction

Carey Theological College invites applications for the position of Academic Dean a strategic pastoral and academic leadership role central to the Colleges renewal as a classical confessional evangelical seminary. Located on the campus of the University of British Columbia Carey exists to form Christian leaders in wisdom virtue and truth. Carey is the denominational seminary of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (CBWC).

This is a transformational leadership role for someone eager to help re-shape the is not a maintenance role. Carey is rebuilding around theological clarity academic excellence and institutional courage. The Academic Dean will play a defining part in re-establishing a centre of evangelical and Baptist thought in Canada rooted in Scripture and historic Christian orthodoxy.

A Distinctive Calling: The Scholar as Builder and Voice

This role is unlike any other in theological education. The Academic Dean will not only lead Careys academic renewal but also help build its growth engine serving as a public voice and thought leader who communicates Careys vision with clarity and conviction.

The successful candidate will be a prolific writer speaker or podcaster who can share Careys strategic narrative in a compelling manner that inspires pastors donors and students alike. Their influence will extend beyond the classroom leveraging a broad and trusted network to foster partnerships raise visibility and advance Careys reach across Canada and the global evangelical community.

Working closely with the President the Academic Dean will contribute to business development and fundraising efforts articulating Careys mission in ways that attract investment and participation. They will combine theological depth with technological fluency using digital platforms data and creative communication tools to expand Careys impact.

Ultimately this leader will embody Careys vision of forming leaders who wont drift helping to anchor the Colleges future in courage wisdom and truth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership & Curriculum Development

• Lead the renewal of Careys graduate programs (MA . and .) embedding classical theological and confessional foundations and targeting higher enrollment.
  
• Ensure theological coherence pedagogical excellence and vocational relevance across all languages in all programs.
  
• Guide program design for certificate and diploma pathways serving constituencies such as homeschooling parents pastors and church leaders.
  
• Supervise academic policy Senate reports accreditation processes (ATS EQA) and educational effectiveness measures.
  
• Maintain active teaching in biblical studies history theology and related fields.
  

2. Faculty Oversight & Formation

• Mentor evaluate and support core and adjunct faculty toward academic theological and pastoral excellence.
  
• Build faculty ownership of Careys theological vision through workshops retreats and regular reviews.
  
• As enrollment increases recruit additional core faculty adjuncts and emerging scholars who share Careys confessional commitments and formation goals.
  

3. Strategic & Institutional Development

• Collaborate with the President in shaping Careys identity within the CBWC in Canada and the global evangelical community.
  
• Represent Carey at academic societies denominational gatherings and public forums.
  
• Contribute to strategic planning fundraising and partnership development.
  

4. Teaching & Scholarship

• Depending on needs and workload teach at least 23 graduate courses per year in theology biblical studies or church history.
  
• Maintain an active research and publishing agenda aligned with Careys mission.
  
• Supervise theses and guide student scholarship that integrates rigorous study with pastoral wisdom.
  
• Develop theological and academic leadership within the CBWC and other partners.
  

Desired Profile

The ideal candidate is a scholar-pastor someone whose academic work is deeply connected to the life of the church who thinks confessionally and leads with integrity. This person embodies conviction without rigidity clarity without arrogance and a love for both truth and people.

Canadian applicants preferred.

Spiritual & Theological Commitments

• Meets the character qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
  
• Ordained or ordainable in a Baptist church
  
• Affirms the CBWC Identity Statement Nicene Creed and the Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity.
  

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biblical Studies Theology or Church History with demonstrated ability to develop theological education from a historic orthodox Baptist and Protestant framework. Candidates should show primary or secondary expertise in ante-Nicene Nicene and Reformation exegesis theology or history.
  
• Proven record of scholarship teaching and publication with at least one major published academic monograph and at least 5-8 peer-reviewed journal articles or book chapters suitable for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor.
  
• Extensive experience in academic leadership curriculum design and theological formation.
  
• Teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
  
• Teaching Bible theology and church history to non-degree students both men and women.
  
• Demonstrated ability to bridge the academy and the church through teaching preaching and public theology using digital media such as podcasts Substack or equivalents.
  
• Active engagement in scholarly societies publishing and editorial leadership.
  

Pastoral & Institutional Leadership Experience

• Pastoral leadership within Baptist churches.
  
• Strategic engagement with North American and global networks and organizations that could support faculty academic development and student recruitment.
  
• Leadership capacity to avoid extremes and unite faculty and stakeholders under a shared theological framework.
  
• Demonstrated capacity for fundraising (at least $50000 annually) conference organization (100 attendees) and launching financially sustainable initiatives aligned with Careys mission

Appointment & Compensation

• Start Date: January 1 2026
  
• Location: Vancouver BC.
  
• Compensation: Competitive salary (CAD $100000 - 110000) with benefits pension and professional development funding.

About Carey Theological College

Vision Statement: To be a leading institution in the recovery and cultivation of the classical Baptist intellectual and spiritual tradition for the renewal of the church

Mission Statement: Careys mission is to form resilient leaders marked by wisdom courage and meekness anchored in the truth of Gods Word.

We train leaders who wont drift equipped with theological clarity pastoral strength and lives anchored in the unchanging truth and wisdom of Scripture for faithful service in the church and the world.

Application Process

Please submit the following:

1. Cover letter describing your alignment with Careys mission and theological vision
   
2. Curriculum Vitae
   
3. If selected for an interview you will be asked to present a 10-15 minute response to a case study:
   Interview Case Study. Carey Theological College has long faced challenges with enrollment and institutional identity which have persisted despite generous tuition subsidies course delivery in multiple languages and a fully online delivery model. As Carey redefines itself around a Bible-centred Classical Protestant and Baptist framework evaluate the potential of this renewed identity within the contemporary seminary landscape. Propose a staged financially sustainable plan to increase enrollment focusing on instructional models program design faculty engagement and strategic partnerships with CBWC and other partner churches.
   Full criteria for the case study will be provided in advance of the interview.
   
4. Two references
   

Qualified candidates are warmly invited to apply and join Carey in this season of renewal and theological clarity. Applications will be received until the position is filled.