Professor of Ecunemical Missiology

Starting Date : 1 March 2026

Position at (%) : 100%

Contract duration : 4 years renewable

Works closely with : Programme Director for Unity Mission and Ecumenical Formation Dean and professors of the Ecumenical Institute and other staff of the faculty and students

Objectives : To teach Ecumenical Missiology in the academic programmes of the Ecumenical Institute.

Specific responsibilities :

Serve as full member of the faculty of the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey.

Teach ecumenical missiology in the academic programmes : Complementary Certificate (CC) Certificate in Advanced Studies (CAS) and Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Ecumenical Studies supervise PhD students as required and teach in the programmes designed for the Continuing Ecumenical Formation such as seminars short-term courses for ecumenical leaders WCC staff youth visiting groups etc.

To take on teaching responsibilities in all taught course programmes of the Institute as assigned.

Participate fully in the academic planning and preparation for the Bossey programmes.

Be actively involved in the life of the students of Bossey through informal contacts counselling worship and so forth.

Be present and participate in all other events important to the life of Bossey and the World Council of Churches in Geneva.

Be an active and on-going participant in theological inquiry through research writing and participation in academic conferences particularly on issues related to ecumenical missiology and evangelism.

Welcome visiting groups help planning programmes for them share in the duties of speaking to them about ones own work Bossey and the wider ecumenical movement.

Relate to the faculty of Theology in Geneva and / or to other partners as may be assigned by the dean.

Qualifications and Special Requirements :

Post Graduate (minimum Master Degree preferably Doctorate) in theology missiology.

Proven experience or expertise in education.

Solid knowledge of ecumenical missiology

In depth knowledge of theological issues relating to missiology and its impact on the life of the churches.

A strong track record of academic publishing evidenced by books and articles commensurate with the experience of the applicant.

Good command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages (French German and Spanish) is an asset.

Experience in working sensitively in multi-cultural and ecumenical settings.

Deadline for applications : 31 October 2025

About human resources at the WCC :

The WCC is an equal opportunity employer. The sole criteria for recruitment training and career opportunities are qualification skills experience and performance to all its staff members.

The WCC s annual review and financial report 2024 can be consulted at :

WCC annual review 2024 now available in four languages World Council of Churches

WCC Financial Report 2024 and Appendix World Council of Churches

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1