Faculty Positions with Academic Leadership Opportunities Full Time

About CCST Vancouver

Canadian Chinese School of Theology Vancouver (CCST Vancouver) is an evangelical
theological institution committed to forming Christ-centered leaders for the church and the world.
Located in Metro Vancouver—one of the most diverse Chinese diaspora communities in North
America—CCST Vancouver serves Cantonese-, Mandarin-, and English-speaking churches
through theological education, leadership formation, research, and lifelong learning.

As we look toward the future, we are reimagining theological education to serve the changing
needs of Chinese Canadian churches. We seek faculty members who are excellent teachers
and scholars who love the church, and collaborative leaders who are passionate about shaping
the future of theological education.

The Opportunity

CCST Vancouver invites applications for full-time faculty positions with a primary focus in
biblical studies (New Testament or Old Testament), systematic or practical theology, and ability
to teach in a secondary discipline in Christian ministry subjects.

In addition to teaching and scholarship, all faculty members will participate in the academic
leadership of the seminary through service on the Educational Leadership Team. Depending
on experience, gifts, and institutional needs, faculty members may be appointed to one of the
following leadership portfolios:

● Lifelong Learning & Next Gen Centre: Lead pastoral continuing education and lay
initiatives, church partnerships, and accessible models of theological education.

● Research & Program Development: Provide leadership for research initiatives and
grant development that lead to educational program innovation.

● Distributed Learning/ Online Education: Develop accessible and scalable models of
distributed theological education in partnership with local churches or ministry organizations.

Faculty Responsibilities

Faculty members are expected to:
● Teach master’s and doctoral level courses in the faculty’s area of specialty.
● Mentor and advise students in their academic, spiritual, and vocational formation.
● Engage in scholarly research and publication.
● Participate in curriculum development and assessment.
● Contribute to faculty governance and institutional planning.
● Serve the church through teaching, speaking, consulting, and community engagement.
● Support the mission and strategic development of CCST Vancouver.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will demonstrate:
● Commitment to evangelical Christian faith and the mission of CCST Vancouver.
● A passion for mentoring students and serving the church.
● An earned doctoral degree in systematic or practical theology, biblical studies (Old or
New Testament), (PhD preferred; ThD, DMin, or equivalent may be considered
depending on the discipline).
● Demonstrated excellence in teaching in multiple modalities (face to face, hybrid and
online)
● Demonstrated excellence in scholarship that reaches both the academic and general
audiences.
● Ability to work collaboratively within a multicultural and trilingual learning community.
● Experience in curriculum development, educational innovation, research, or church
leadership is highly desirable.
● Written and Spoken Mandarin and English fluency are required; Cantonese is highly
desirable.

Candidates should also demonstrate leadership and administrative skills in the following areas:
● Strategic thinking and collaborative leadership.
● Ability to lead organizational initiatives.
● Ability to apply theological reflection to present day church or world issues.
● Experience in building partnerships with churches or Christian organizations.
● Interest in shaping the future of theological education within the Chinese Canadian
context.

Why Join CCST Vancouver?

This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative faculty community that is actively reimagining
theological education for the Chinese churches in Canada.
Faculty members are encouraged to contribute not only through teaching and scholarship, but
also through shared leadership that advances innovation, student formation, church
engagement, and institutional sustainability.

Together, we seek to cultivate a learning community that forms faithful disciples,
theological thinkers, servant leaders, and lifelong learners for the church and the world.

Compensation

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be
determined in accordance with the Faculty Handbook guidelines and salary scale approved by
the CCST Vancouver board.

Application Process

Applicants should submit:
● Curriculum Vitae
● Cover Letter
● Statement of Faith and Personal Testimony
● Statement of Teaching Philosophy and research Interests
● A brief statement describing how you envision contributing to the future of Chinese
theological education and indicating any Academic Leadership Portfolio(s) for which you
believe your gifts and experience are particularly suited.
● Three references

Please email: [email protected]  Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.