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Department of Philosophy — Assistant Professor
Christendom College announces the opening of a full-time faculty position in the Department of Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 15, 2024. The candidate should possess a doctoral degree in philosophy. We will also consider well-qualified ABD candidates with a date set for their dissertation defense.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastically committed to undergraduate education and will teach a 4/4 load of courses, including the courses of Christendom’s core curriculum and required major courses in Philosophy. Our Faculty Handbook states, “In accordance with the mind and discipline of the Church for the formation of the young, Christendom College is committed to a Thomistic educational policy: programs of instruction in Philosophy and Sacred Theology shall be taught according to the spirit, method, and principles of the Common Doctor.” Area of specialization within the Thomistic tradition is open. The department especially welcomes candidates with a background in metaphysics. The Philosophy core, required of all students, consists in an ordered sequence of semester courses in Greek philosophy (including traditional logic); philosophy of human nature; ethics; metaphysics; medieval philosophy; and modern philosophy.
Located an hour and a half west of Washington, D.C., in the Shenandoah Valley, Christendom College is a small coeducational liberal arts institution dedicated to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. As a positive expression of the specifically Catholic character of Christendom College and in accord with the desire of the Holy See as expressed in the Apostolic Constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae, members of the faculty annually make a public Profession of Faith and take the Oath of Fidelity.
Christendom College emphasizes teaching excellence in faculty hiring and advancement. Interested applicants should send 1) a cover letter, 2) a one–to–two–page statement of teaching philosophy and research interests in light of the college’s mission and vision (which can be found here: https://www.christendom.edu/about/mission-and-vision-of-christendom-college/), 3) a curriculum vitae, 4) three letters of recommendation, 5) a sample of scholarly writing of 30 pages or fewer, and 6) evaluations of undergraduate teaching (if available) to Dr. Daniel McInerny, Chair of Philosophy, at philosophy.search@christendom.edu. Any other inquiries about the position may be sent to Dr. McInerny at daniel.mcinerny@christendom.edu.
In addition, official graduate transcripts must be sent to:
Greg Townsend, PhD, Vice President of Academic Affairs Christendom College
134 Christendom Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
To be assured of consideration, applications must be received by November 20, 2023 (COB). Please allow 3 business days for acknowledgment of emails. Requests for interviews will be sent no later than early-mid January and in-person interviews will be conducted no later than early-mid February 2024.
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Department of Classical and Early Christian Studies — Visiting Assistant Professor
The Classical & Early Christian Studies Department of Christendom College invites applications for a one-year appointment (with the possibility of renewal) as Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2024. We seek a generalist who possesses a doctorate in Classics and is prepared to teach all levels of Greek and Latin language courses. We will also consider Ph.D. candidates who can demonstrate teaching excellence.
Located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Christendom College is a Roman Catholic, four-year, liberal arts college dedicated to restoring all things in Christ through academic excellence and fidelity to the Magisterium. The Department of Classical & Early Christian Studies takes a rigorous philological approach to the study of both classical and early Christian literature and culture. For more information on the purpose, values, and curriculum of both the College and the department, please visit our website: www.christendom.edu (www.christendom.edu/classics).
The successful candidate will teach four classes per semester. The candidate should be strongly committed to undergraduate teaching and eager to join a community that is guided by the complementary lights of faith and reason. In accordance with the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, all faculty of the College annually profess an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium before the local Ordinary as a voluntary act.
Applicants should provide: (1) current curriculum vitae; (2) a letter of application that includes a statement of how the candidate will contribute to the Mission of Christendom College; (3) all graduate and undergraduate transcripts; (4) a sample of the candidate’s scholarly writing; and (5) three letters of recommendation which attest to the candidate’s scholarship, teaching ability, and character. All application materials or questions should be sent electronically to Prof. Andrew Beer, Chair of the Classical & Early Christian Studies Department, at abeer@christendom.edu. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on Friday, March 15. The position is open until filled.
Christendom College does not discriminate against any applicant or student on the basis of race, sex, color, or national origin.
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts should also be sent directly to:
Dr. Greg Townsend
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Christendom College
134 Christendom Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
Staff
TITLE: Facilities Operations Maintenance Specialist I
DEPARTMENT: Operations
Classification (FLSA): Full-time, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment, and minor construction work in the basic trades to ensure that facilities are properly maintained and meet College standards. Assists more skilled staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Duties may fall into a variety of trade areas, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, snow removal, fire and life safety, and locks.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the first level of a three-level family. It is distinguished by the responsibility for less complex, semi-routine, well-defined trades work. Primarily requires on-the-job training, rather than specialized training or experience to perform duties successfully. Within the job family, however, there may be some overlap between the levels of work. Therefore, an incumbent at this level may be occasionally called upon to perform tasks associated with a higher level, such as when working independently or assisting a staff member. In addition, this level of the family has a strong learning component, in that incumbents at this level will frequently take on new tasks under close supervision or may receive guidance from a more senior staff person as a means of skill development.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
CHIEF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with and learns to perform preventative maintenance for building systems (exterior envelopes and interior ceilings, floors, walls, windows, finishes and hardware, keys, etc.), plumbing, electrical (lights, light tube changes, ballasts, outlets, circuitry, electrical panels), and mechanical systems including controls, pumps, and motors.
- Assists with and learns to repair facilities structures, systems and components, including performing minor repairs to building plumbing, low-voltage, door hardware, and assisting in structural and roof inspections.
- Assists with and learns the maintenance of induction, air handling, and refrigeration units, including serving, cleaning and inspecting all related equipment.
- Assists with and learns to identify repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; gathers information as directed to assist in estimating/evaluating project costs.
- Assists with and learns to perform electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so that Facilities Management Services division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems; tracks and closes assigned work orders in a timely fashion.
- Maintains a working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of college facilities and equipment.
- Responds to college emergencies and closures including adverse weather to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open campuses after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
- Knows and understands all safety procedures of the College.
- Operates a college vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
- Maintains appropriate records and reports.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time for the needs of the College, but a discussion between the employee and supervisor will take place prior to the change.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent. One year of general work experience, including trades or labor. Education or training in the facilities maintenance trades may substitute for work experience. Must have a valid driver’s license for operation of a motor vehicle in Virginia and possess an acceptable driving record. Ability to interact in professional manner with college faculty, staff, and students. Must be willing to upgrade skills through seminars and continuing education. Class 6 Water Works certification required within twelve months of employment.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Common hand tools; basic record keeping techniques; basic workplace safety procedures; basic use of personal computers to access automated record keeping tools and use email; basic customer service practices.
Skills in: Basic computer use to maintain logs, inventories; respond to service requests and emails; access the computerized maintenance management system; access automated control systems.
Ability to: Learn the functions of and use a variety of tools and power equipment; maintain routine records and reports in computerized and written formats; effectively use email and automated calendaring systems; make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; learn and apply health and safety regulations; perform assigned tasks independently and ask for supervision or guidance as needed; understand and follow oral and written directions; work from blue prints, shop drawings and sketches; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
PHYSICAL / MENTAL / EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise and temperature extremes. Position involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. while performing job duties. Wrist, hand and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.
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TITLE: Director of Gift Planning
DEPARTMENT: Advancement
Classification (FLSA): Exempt, Salary
REPORTS TO: VP of Advancement
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Director of Gift Planning promotes and cultivates planned gifts from the highest qualified Christendom College (CC) benefactors while managing the Office of Gift Planning. Please Note: This Position will be Hiring Beginning in July.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the work of the Gift Planning Coordinator.
CHIEF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gift Planning Qualification
- Collaborate with research team to rank qualified PG prospects on continual basis to maintain prioritized ‘supply’ of highest value candidates.
- Discover and cultivate highest value PG segments by personally responding to self-identified prospects and by proactively seeking appointments with highly rated prospects.
- Enter timely and thorough contact reports following discovery interviews that include decisions on prospect status and proposal information, to ensure effective identification and follow-up cultivation of new prospects.
- Gift Planning Relationship Development
- Move highly rated individual PG prospects to plan and to document specific gifts in favor of Christendom through bequests, life insurance policies, annuities, trusts, and other planned gifts.
- Steward existing donors who indicate or otherwise document planned gifts (including but not limited to gifts in a will/trust, life income plans, IRA/Life Insurance/Brokerage and Savings Account beneficiary designations) to keep them in the CC fold, to refer prospects and to increase giving levels.
- Enter timely and thorough contact reports following meetings or actions that include prospect and proposal updates.
- Learn and perfect the use of a relationship development method, such as The Four Decisions.
- Gift Planning Program Management & Planning
- Manage structure, policies & guidelines for the Office of Gift Planning (OGP).
- Oversee the Gift Planning Coordinator’s management of the estate settlement process from notice to distribution.
- Educate and train appropriate Christendom staff, faculty, and volunteers to be capable of identifying PG leads and achieving OGP goals while also keeping them up-to-date on all legal developments affecting planned giving.
- Manage a marketing program to promote Gift Planning through both existing communication channels used at Christendom and new communications channels to enable lead and referrals to self-identify themselves as qualified PG prospects.
- Participate in Weekly Advancement Meetings to help stay fully engaged and integrated with the on-campus team and allow the celebration of successes, discussion of challenges and to encourage one another in our core values and financial goals.
- Prepare key reports as a briefing to make the VP of Advancement aware of what is occurring in the field, to provide an opportunity for interaction and peer to peer advice and for strategizing on donor cultivation and stewardship.
- Prepare for and participate in regular lead gift and major gift strategy meeting days.
- Implement cost effective ways of completing required travel in order to maximize time spent with donors.
- Measures
- Meetings – 100 to 130 per fiscal year.
- Number of “new PG legacy society” members.
- Dollars of documented PG disclosures/commitments.
- Dollars of matured PG expectations and cash revenues.
- Other Commitments – dollars raised YTD versus actual annual goal targets; includes the Annual Fund Cash & Pledges, Principles Cash & Pledges, Endowment Cash & Pledges, and timely & strategic campaigns as defined by CC leadership.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time for the needs of the College, but a discussion between the employee and supervisor will take place prior to the change.
Qualifications
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent listener
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; especially oral & written communication skills
- Passionate about participating in the mission of Christendom College
- Minimum 5 years (more preferred) of experience in leadership fundraising
- Undergraduate degree required (Master’s in related field or Professional certification a plus)
- Proficient at communicating Christendom’s mission
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Goal oriented
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of time
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle confidential matters on a regular basis
- Familiarity with applicable online and computer office suite software
- Legal experience/training in planned gift and estate settlement desirable
PHYSICAL / MENTAL / EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods at a time.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to make quick decisions.
- Must be calm in stressful situations.
- Must be able to drive long distances.
- Must be able to communicate well.
- Must be able to frequently move about the College campus for activities like campus tours.
- Must be able to frequently ascend/descend stairs.
- Must be able to frequently travel by airplane.