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Guam: university and seminary instructors
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PIU logoPacific Islands University in Guam is looking for a variety of college-level instructors and academic personnel. PIU is a fully accredited, four-year university with a culturally diverse student body (primarily from Micronesia). There are about 80 full-time students. PIU also maintains remote teaching facilities in Yap, Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau, and a remote teaching facility is under development in Chuuk, Micronesia.

Library sessionAll instruction is done in English. Pacific Islands Bible College offers a certificate, associate and bachelor degrees in Bible. Pacific Islands Evangelical Seminary offers a Master's degree in Biblical Studies. Pacific Islands Christian College offers a liberal arts degree with an emphasis on training teachers. PIU is accredited by a U.S. association.

The school’s present academic staff needs include:

• Professors of English: a doctorate level is preferred, a masters degree required. Experience and certification in TESL would be very helpful. There is also a need for a remedial English instructor with a BA in English or other area with TESL training/experience. A culturally diverse student body (primarily from Micronesia) needs assistance in mastering higher levels of English reading, writing and comprehension. Although the university campus is in Guam, there may be opportunities for travel and teaching on other Micronesian islands.

Students outside• Professor of Education: There is a critical shortage of trained teachers throughout the Micronesian islands; PIU wants to establish a program to train Christian teachers to serve in island schools, training the next generation. PIU is looking for someone with an Ed.D. to set up  and supervise the Education program.

• Professors in Liberal Arts and Recreational Ministry: a doctorate level is preferred, a masters degree required. These courses form the backbone of Pacific Islands Christian College, preparing students for careers in Micronesia.

• Professors for the Bible College and Seminary: A doctoral degree is required to teach for the seminary; a master’s degree is required to teach the Bible College courses. PIU needs instructors in Theology, New Testament, Missiology and Biblical Counseling. The university is also seeking a resident counselor certified in supervising student interns.

PIU 2011 graduationThe majority of those who currently work at PIU are in full-time ministry and have raised their own support as missionaries or volunteers. With the help of staff and faculty working in supported positions, PIU is able to carry out its vision of making an accessible, excellent, transformational college education with a biblical world view accessible to the Pacific Region.

PIU sealLiebenzell is a faith mission; all of our missionaries depend upon the sacrificial support of their home church, families, missions-focused churches, and Christian friends to provide for their ministry needs.

For more information about PIU, visit the school's blog/web site: http://piu.edu/

Use the "Contact Us" link, above, to learn more. Or, get a Preliminary Info Form using the links to the right.

 
Papua New Guinea: Music School Director
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Music studentsLiebenzell USA is looking for someone to serve as the Program Music Director at the new Maria Molnár Christian Music School, located on Manus Island, in Papua New Guinea. This is a brand new school, associated with the Maria Molnár Bible Training Centre, run by the Evangelical Church of Manus (ECOM).

The duties will include developing and directing the music program, coaching national music teachers, and supervising short term music volunteers. We are looking for someone with a general education in music who is able to read and write music as well as to teach music theory. You should be able to play at least two instruments (preferably more). Leadership skills and a commitment to spiritually impact young people are a must.

Previous experience in musical leadership in church ministry, such as a choir or band director would be helpful. Some experience in one-on-one musical instruction would also be good.

Music school buildingConstruction at the school on Manus Island in PNG is almost complete so we’re looking for someone who can start as soon as the Lord provides. We are looking for someone willing to make a four-year commitment to this ministry.

Liebenzell is a faith mission; all of our missionaries depend upon the sacrificial support of their home church, families, missions-focused churches, and Christian friends to provide for their ministry needs.

Use the Contact Us link, above, to request more information. Or, you can get the application process started quickly by completing a Preliminary Info Form (download using the links to the right) and returning it to us.
 
Guam: VP of Academic Affairs
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PIU graduationPacific Islands University in Guam is looking for a Vice President of Academic Affairs, the chief academic officer directly responsible to the President for the development, coordination, and implementation of curricula and instruction at the University. This individual serves as adviser to the President on academic affairs and is on the Administrative Council of the University.

PIU is a fully accredited, four-year university with a culturally diverse student body  – primarily from Micronesia, but with students from all around the Pacific Rim. There are about 100 full-time students at the Guam campus; PIU also maintains remote teaching facilities in Chuuk and Yap, Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.

All instruction is done in English. The university offers a certificate, associate and bachelor degrees in Bible. A seminary offers Master's degrees in Biblical Studies. A Christian college offers a liberal arts degree with an emphasis on training teachers.
Liebenzell is a faith mission; all of our missionaries depend upon the sacrificial support of their home church, families, missions-focused churches, and Christian friends to provide for their ministry needs.

For more information about PIU, visit the school's blog/web site.
Use the "Contact Us" link, above, to learn more, including a complete position description. You can start the application process by getting a Preliminary Info Form using the links to the right.

 
Yap, Micronesia: College RTF Administrator/Instructor
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Pacific Islands University in Guam is looking for an administrator/instructor to run the Remote Teaching Facility in Yap, Micronesia. The ideal person would be someone with an M.Div. or a Th.M. degree, with teaching and administrative experience. Some familiarity with distance education would also be helpful.

Duties would include: teaching and coordinating PIU classes offered in Chuuk;  serving as a liaison between PIU and the local church; responsibility for all operations of the RTF; representing the school in the community; and assisting and advising students.

PIU is a fully accredited, four-year university with a culturally diverse student body (primarily from Micronesia). There are about 100 full-time students at the Guam campus; PIU also maintains remote teaching facilities in Chuuk and Yap, Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.

All instruction is done in English. The university offers a certificate, associate and bachelor degrees in Bible. A seminary offers Master's degrees in Biblical Studies. A Christian college offers a liberal arts degree with an emphasis on training teachers.

Liebenzell is a faith mission; all of our missionaries depend upon the sacrificial support of their home church, families, missions-focused churches, and Christian friends to provide for their ministry needs.

For more information about PIU, visit the school's blog/web site: http://piu.edu/

Use the "Contact Us" link, above, to learn more. Or, get a Preliminary Info Form using the links to the right.

 
Papua New Guinea: High school teachers
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ECOM ClassroomLiebenzell missionaries first arrived on Manus Island (off the northern coast of Papua New Guinea) in 1914; nearly 100 years later the Evangelical Church of Manus (ECoM) is a fully independent church association. A church-run Christian high school was established in 1990. About 300 students are enrolled.

ECOM High School is looking for English and computer teachers. All teaching is done in English, although you will find it helpful to learn Pidgin. Since English is a second language for many of the students, someone with TESL experience (Teaching English as a Second Language) is preferred. Housing is available on the school grounds.

Liebenzell is a faith mission; all of our missionaries depend upon the sacrificial support of their home church, families, missions-focused churches, and Christian friends to provide for their ministry needs.

Use the "Contact Us" link, above, to learn more. Or, get a Preliminary Info Form using the links to the right.

 

 
Papua New Guinea: Bible School teacher
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Liebenzell missionaries first arrived on Manus Island (off the northern coast of Papua New Guinea) in 1914; the Evangelical Church of Manus (ECoM) is now a fully independent church association. The Maria Molnár Bible Training College (BTC) was established to train pastors and church leaders. The school offers one-, two- and four-year programs, and a separate class for the wives of married students. The school usually has 20-30 students and is located on the mission station in Lugos.

A Master’s degree in Bible or related subject is required. All teaching is done in English, although you will find it helpful to learn Pidgin. Since English is a second language for many of the students, you may need to provide a bit of English instruction as well. Housing is available on the school grounds.

 

Liebenzell is a faith mission; all of our missionaries depend upon the sacrificial support of their home church, families, missions-focused churches, and Christian friends to provide for their ministry needs.

Use the "Contact Us" link, above, to learn more. Or, get a Preliminary Info Form using the links to the right.

 

 


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