Director of Contextual Formation

The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) seeks to appoint a Director of Contextual Formation. The Director of Contextual Formation oversees all elements of SEI’s dispersed, part-residential, formation-led placements and contextual training in Initial Ministerial Education (IME); teaches on all levels from certificate to master’s qualifications in the areas of ministry, missiology and pastoral/practical theology, including supervising and marking dissertations. In addition to IME, SEI provides a range of training and support for lay and ordained members of the Scottish Episcopal Church to which the Director of Contextual Formation contributes. The post is based in Edinburgh with some flexibility for home working from another location in Scotland. 

Candidates applying for the post will have:                                                            

• Episcopal/Anglican holy orders;
• Demonstrable ability in theological education, curate training, knowledge of current ecclesiological trends and an entrepreneurial spirit in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition;
• Postgraduate qualification in ministry, missiology, pastoral/practical theology or a closely related field (at least to master’s level);
• Passion for theological and vocational training that equips students to foster vibrant church life through evangelism and discipleship;
• The candidate will have drive and enthusiasm, be able to work on their own initiative and possess an understanding of the missiological and theological issues of the twenty-first century in Scotland. 

For an application pack, please contact:

Miss Margaret Acton - PA to the Principal

email: MargaretA@scotland.anglican.org 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 6 January 2025

Shortlisting: Week of Monday 6 January 2025

Visit/Interview dates: Thursday 30 & Friday 31 January 2025 in Edinburgh 

For an informal conversation about the role, contact Prof Michael Hull, SEI’s Principal (principal@scotland.anglican.org). 

There is an occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010: Schedule 9, for the post-holder to be an ordained Episcopalian/Anglican. The post is subject to satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme disclosure.

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