In our way along the scholar’s journey, there often isn’t much time to stop and consider how the work of our hands is sacred. The writing of our theses. The questions we ask in research. The pedagogy we follow in our classrooms. Yet, all of these elements of our work are part of God’s world and God invites us to see them through his eyes. So, what does it mean for the Lord to establish the work of our hands as we hear the psalmist pray in Psalm 90? Especially when that work is scholarship? Last year I began to … [Read more...] about The Work of Our Hands
Academic Vocations
Job Announcement: Physics and Engineering Positions at Wheaton College
Wheaton College invites applications for two faculty positions – one in physics and one in engineering – to begin Fall 2023. The successful physics candidate will teach broadly throughout the undergraduate physics major curriculum. As active participants in a thriving liberal arts intellectual community, our faculty also contribute to the College's Christ at the Core general education program. We seek applicants with an earned Ph. D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field, who will engage a diverse … [Read more...] about Job Announcement: Physics and Engineering Positions at Wheaton College
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 me the same opportunity as medicine to share my passion for science while helping others. For two years, I happily pursued this path until one day, walking down the hallway of the brand-new science building, one of my professors … [Read more...] about My (Not Always Clear) Path to Community College Teaching
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 the encouragement scripture offers to the global professional. ____________________ By way of reminder, a global professional's distinctive is being ready and eager to take … [Read more...] about Working Abroad With Purpose: Biblical Encouragement for the Emerging Global Professional
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 involved in a serious job search. For a Christian the search is also a discovery of the workplace environment where he or she will interact with a new set of … [Read more...] about Working Abroad With Purpose: On Becoming a Global Professional