Mentoring Part I: Introduction Mentoring is one of those things that is a little difficult to define, but we usually know it when we see it. As Christians we can think of mentors in the Bible such as Elijah, Paul, Naomi, Priscilla and of course Jesus. Many of us long for someone to come alongside us in our personal lives as well as in our academic and career settings who can help us navigate our world, assuring us that we are on the right path, yet challenging us to push our spiritual, personal, and vocational … [Read more...] about Mentoring: What is It and How do we Get There?
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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
3 Fall Reading Groups for Christian Grad Students & Faculty (Online)
3 Fall Reading Groups for Christian Grad Students & Faculty (Online) ESN is delighted to present 3 fall online reading group options. You can choose your area of interest and time commitment level: Scripture engagement (10 weekly meetings), faith & work for scholars (6 meetings, mostly in October), or environmental restoration (4 monthly meetings). Learn more and sign up to receive further details below! Option 1: The 30-Minute Bible Have you read the Bible and are not sure what it's all about or … [Read more...] about 3 Fall Reading Groups for Christian Grad Students & Faculty (Online)
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