Visiting Professor - The SFTS Newhall Chair for Practical Theology Visiting Professor/ Lilly Pathways Grant Director, Mastery Based Theological Education

APPOINTMENT

The SFTS Newhall Chair for Practical Theology Visiting Professor/ Lilly Pathways Grant Director, Mastery Based Theological Education

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL

San Francisco Theological Seminary

Months: 12 months (Full-Time)

SALARY RANGE: $70,304-$80,000

AVAILABLE: August 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Definition of Classification

Under the oversight of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Eli Lilly Mastery Based Theological Education (MBTE) Pathways Grant Director is responsible for the general oversight of MBTE program development, post-award budget decisions, maintaining official records for grantor reporting, developing and implementing the MBTE curriculum, supporting and overseeing MBTE faculty, identifying external sources of support, and implementing technological platforms upon which the MBTE project can be developed and marketed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Grant Management

• Oversee the implementation and administration of the MBTE program, ensuring compliance with all grant requirements.
• Manage the grant calendar to track MBTE development, report due dates, and identify potential new grant opportunities.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on program development, budgeting, marketing, and messaging that articulates and reflects the SFTS mission and values.
• Establish and maintain relationships with funders and potential donors through regular communication and updates on project progress.

Training and Mentorship

• Train and mentor MBTE faculty and staff.
• Support research methods, maintain archives of research findings, and assist with marketing and communication efforts with collaborators, partners, and learners.

Post-Award Administration

• Conduct grant administration including compliance monitoring, financial reporting, and gathering feedback on the effectiveness of the MBTE program.
• Propose and implement program adjustments or improvements to ensure continuous program development.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Research, identify, and pursue external opportunities that align with MBTE goals and present viable partnership opportunities.
2. Provide leadership in identifying partners, faculty support opportunities, endowment or scholarship development, constituent engagement, and community involvement related to MBTE.
3. Lead program design, budget implementation, and evaluation of the Eli Lilly Pathways MBTE grant project.
4. Develop internal procedures for documentation and tracking of MBTE program activities.
5. Conduct and coordinate research and data collection related to MBTE, congregations, and the vocational development of religious leaders.
6. Advise the Principal Investigator regarding effective grant management practices.
7. Work with SFTS faculty and staff while identifying University of Redlands collaborators to advocate for and support the MBTE program.
8. Serve as a liaison with funding organizations, community organizations, congregations, and denominational judicatories.
9. Provide guidance for internal and external program reviews while maintaining official records and documentation for reporting to the PI, faculty, staff, and administration.
10. Ensure that grant expenditures are reasonable, allocable, and allowable according to established budget guidelines.
11. Utilize appropriate technology and data systems to manage and monitor grant and program performance.
12. Attend and participate in professional development opportunities.
13. Anticipate, prevent, and resolve inquiries, conflicts, and complaints.
14. Perform related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

Education / Training

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school. Director-level or executive experience is preferred.

Required Experience

• One of the following: Five (5) years of management experience, or A combination of experience in practical/public theology, grant management, marketing, or community relations totaling five (5) years.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a nonprofit or higher education environment
• Experience as an ACPE Clinical Pastoral Educator