Job Information
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America GMV - College Professor or Staff - Lithuania in Klaipeda, Indiana
Job Descriptions:
Global Mission Volunteer
Location:
- Klaipeda, Lithuania
Assignment Includes:
Serve as a teacher at the Lithuanian Christian College. Possible needs include English, business, economics, history, philosophy, sociology, psychology or German.
Serve as staff at the Lithuanian Christian College. Possible needs include sports director, nurse, chaplain, administrators and student services.
Specific assignments may include the following:
Teach assigned courses.
Be available for student assistance as necessary.
Assist in other faculty-related responsibilities such as serving on committees, helping to prepare and evaluate comprehensive examinations, or working with thesis writing.
Participate in faculty and staff meetings as well as department meetings.
More information on current needs available at http://www.lcc.lt/where-you-fit
Required Experience:
- Relevant degree/experience required
Terms and Conditions
- This is a self-funded volunteer position. The Global Mission Volunteers of the ELCA (GMV) program is a ministry that encourages self-funded volunteer service outside the United States. The program manages the matching of short-term, skilled, self-supported volunteers with opportunities to provide extra assistance to mission and ministry programs operated by companion churches and agencies. While not employees, Global Mission Volunteers of the ELCA are understood to be global personnel of the ELCA.
General Qualifications for ELCA Global Personnel
Christian faith and a commitment to the mission of the church
Openness to various expressions of Christian faith and respect for people of other faiths
Respect for beliefs, values and customs of church and culture where assigned
Well-developed inter-personal skills demonstrating understanding and compassion
Demonstrated ability to carry out the responsibilities and the ability to adapt to different standards and practices
Ability to work within the framework of a local administration
Adaptable and flexible - sense of humor - good physical and emotional health
Keyword: Lithuania, Volunteer, College, Professor, Administration,
From: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America