Director of the Gardner A. Sage Library

The New Brunswick Theological Seminary invites applications for a full-time position as Director of the Gardner A. Sage Library. The primary focus of this position is to direct the activities of the library for New Brunswick Theological Seminary.

The responsibilities of the Director of the Gardner A. Sage Library include planning, coordinating and supervising the programs, services and staff of the Library; preparing and administering the library budget; serving as liaison to national and local organizations; advocating for the needs of the library to individuals, churches and granting agencies; and other duties as assigned. Upon request we will furnish interested parties with a full job description.

The Director of the Gardner A. Sage Library must possess a Master of Library Science degree (or its equivalent) from an ALA-Accredited school and a Master of Divinity degree or a Masters of Arts in Theology degree (or an equivalent degree) from an ATS–accredited seminary. At least three years of academic library experience is required, including significant administrative experience.

New Brunswick Theological Seminary was founded more than 230 years ago – the first Protestant seminary established in North America. Our dedication to providing rigorous and accessible training for a diverse community of students has made us the institution of choice for those who demand an exceptional seminary education, a flexible academic schedule and the sustenance of a spiritually rich community.

Although New Brunswick Theological Seminary is a teaching institution of the Reformed Church in America, the Seminary considers it a privilege and a responsibility to train persons from many other denominations for ministry. As a result, NBTS’ faculty and student body reflect the rich diversity of God’s whole people.

We are an ecumenical and urban institution that offers distinguished academic training for our present and future American mosaic. Students come from a wide variety of careers and backgrounds, bringing with them rich experiences in faith and life. Our innovative curriculum provides the context in which all this diversity of ethnicity, culture, denominations and experience can be expressed in a single conversation: an educative process which values each person’s calling and gifts.

Our Professors take a personal interest in their students, understanding that preparation for ministry involves more than classroom instruction. A blending of high standards in traditional academics and in community analysis and public theology rests upon a foundation of an action-reflection model of theological engagement. Committed to excellence in ministry, the Faculty teaches with passion and creativity, encourages active critical thinking, and practices ongoing self-reflection in its work together and with students. The result is an unparalleled educational opportunity for the women and men who will lead the church in an increasingly complex and pluralistic context.

Especially welcome are applications from those who bring diverse ethnic, racial, and international perspectives to their teaching, scholarship, and Christian faith.

Interested parties should email a cover letter and vitae to the search committee, SearchCommittee@nbts.edu, Dr. Willard W. C. Ashley, Sr., chair. Dr. Ashley serves as the Vice President of Strategic Institutional Initiatives and Associate Professor of Practical Theology, New Brunswick Theological Seminary, 35 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901.