One major need we have found in our work with ESN: it’s often hard to find prayers and devotional material specifically addressed to the life of the Christian serving God in the university. This week we share a prayer forRead more…
A Prayer for Those Studying the Humanities, Fall 2019
Oh Lord, We ask that You would gift those studying the humanities this fall with Your wisdom, Your courage, and Your joy. We ask Your wisdom, oh Holy Spirit! Many students and scholars explore the humanities with the hope ofRead more…
Beginning Fall 2019: A Letter from ESN Director Bob Trube
How is God inviting you into His story this year? Read more…
Equipping Christian Scholars at Urbana 18: The ESN Urbana Fellows Program
One of my [Hannah] most vivid memories of Urbana 15: sitting at a table of emerging scholars passionately discussing what it means to be missional in a humanities field, as the loudspeaker above blared regular announcements such as, “Those in the green area, you should be finishing your salad now. Those in the red area, you should be clearing your tables now.”Read more…
Job Opportunity at Anselm House: Associate Director of University Engagement
Anselm House, a Christian study center at the University of Minnesota, is seeking a full-time Associate Director of University Engagement. Read more…
Duke Divinity Scholarships for Fellowship in Theology, Medicine, and Culture
Applications are open for The Fellowship in Theology, Medicine, and Culture! Since 2015, we [Duke Divinity School] have provided scholarship support for those called to healthcare for 1-2 years of theological study and spiritual formation. Starting in 2019, we are offering THREE FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS for students on a 2-year track.Read more…
Connect with ESN/GFM at Urbana
Going to Urbana? Connect with ESN and all of InterVarsity’s Graduate and Faculty Ministries in the following ways.Read more…
Faculty Openings at Westmont
In our goal of supporting early career Christian academics, we like to share faculty opportunities passed on to us by professors and departments. Read on for tenure-track opportunities at Westmont in a number of fields. Read more…
In June or January: The Myth of Summertime (Summer Snapshot 2018)
William Carlos Williams once wrote, “In summer, the song sings itself.” Isn’t that a lovely idea? It certainly captured my mood back in May as I danced around the proverbial maypole and looked over the vast expanse of the summer months blooming ahead . . . Read more…
I Found a Postdoc in the Sciences: Now What? (Pt 2)
We figured it was time for a follow-up on what to do once you’ve found the postdoc you were looking for.Read more…
I Found a Postdoc in the Sciences: Now What? (Pt 1)
Postdocs occupy a weird, liminal space in the path of the scholar.Read more…
Job Announcement: North Park U (Chicago, IL) – Adjunct Instructors in Biology
North Park University (Chicago, IL) is seeking adjunct instructors in Biology (Fall 2018, Spring 2019).Read more…
Seeking the Perfect Job?
Recently, I was speaking to undergrad students about careers when someone asked, “Were you able to find a position that matched your area of special interest?”Read more…
Three Questions for Lectio Vocatio
I encourage you to take a few minutes this week to give these 3 questions prayerful consideration. Read more…
Summer Book Suggestion: Every Job a Parable by John Van Sloten
The purpose of “Every Job a Parable” is to help kindle a new kind of vocational imagination, to help you experience God at work
more, and to help you read the parable that is your job.Read more…
Characteristics of a Good Mentor: Seeks Understanding & Your Best Interests
A good mentor will be interested in how your upbringing and experiences influence your perception of the world and your decisions. . . . wanting the best for you doesn’t necessarily mean always telling you that everything you are doing is great. . . . Gaining perspective on your role in God’s bigger picture is one of the most valuable outcomes of a healthy mentoring relationship.Read more…
Characteristics of a Good Mentor: A Doer, Life Experience
To find a good mentor, it is important to have a strong sense of self. You need to know who you are, and what kind of person you want to become…Both mentor and student need to respect one another’s time, honesty, and commitment to the relationship.Read more…
5 Characteristics You Probably Didn’t Know to Look for in a Mentor: Introduction
How can grad students identify good mentors? In this series, we’ll look at 5 characteristics that are useful to look for in a mentor. Keep in mind that it may not be realistic to find a single individual who exhibits all of these characteristics. You might need to look for a group of people . . .Read more…
The Residency Match: Medicine’s Romantic Comedy
Name your favorite romantic comedy. What do you like about it? In what ways is it unrealistic about real-life and relationships?Read more…
Job Announcement: Westmont College – Faculty Positions in Science
Westmont College (Santa Barbara, CA) is seeking faculty in biology, computer science, experimental physics or astronomy, and kinesiology.Read more…
Job Announcement: Gordon College – Faculty Positions
Gordon College (Wenham, MA) has open faculty positions in Communication Arts, Computer Science, Education (2 positions), Global Christianity, Kinesiology, Linguistics, Music, Psychology, and Theatre.Read more…
Call for Presenters: Creation Care @ the Frontiers of Mission (April 6-7)
A message from our friends in the Lausanne Movement / World Evangelical Alliance Creation Care Network. Find out about a new conference and submit a presentation idea.
Job Announcement: Biola Seeking 3 Biology Faculty Members
Biola University invites applications for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in Biology, at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank, to begin August 2018.Read more…
Job Announcement: Computer Science Professor at Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University (located in Marion, IN, USA) is looking to fill an open position for a computer science professor (any level) in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences.Read more…