Wheaton College invites applications for two faculty positions – one in physics and one in engineering – to begin Fall 2023.
Academic Vocations
My (Not Always Clear) Path to Community College Teaching
I always knew I wanted to major in chemistry. However, my career path was not as clear. At first, I was going to be a pediatrician, but I learned rather quickly that medicine was not the right path for me. After medicine, I began a major in secondary education. I felt like teaching would give […]
Working Abroad With Purpose: Biblical Encouragement for the Emerging Global Professional
In his first article, Glenn Deckert traced the history of the “tentmaking” approach from Moses through Jesus to Paul and others in the early Christian movement. Last week, Deckert explored the advantages enjoyed by global professionals, and the steps one may take to prepare for such opportunities. This final post in the series explores some of […]
Working Abroad With Purpose: On Becoming a Global Professional
In his first article, Glenn Deckert traced the history of the “tentmaking” approach from Moses through Jesus to Paul and others in the early Christian movement. This week, Deckert explores the advantages enjoyed by global professionals, and the steps one may take to prepare for such opportunities. ____________________ Sooner or later an emerging scholar is […]
Working Abroad With Purpose: Enterprising Opportunities for Emerging Professionals
Glenn Deckert’s career as a university professor has taken him to teaching assignments in various parts of the world. In a series of three articles, he will discuss how academic professionals committed to the mission of Jesus have opportunities for witness in places traditional missions cannot reach. In this article, Deckert traces the history of […]