Academic and Ministry Mentors in the MATS Program at Wycliffe Bible Translators USA

, , Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mentoring, Bible Translation, Academic Standards, Feedback, Competency Based Education, Remote Communication, Work Planning, Team Collaboration, Translation Consultant, Motivation, Assignments, Workshops, Interviews, Reading, Online Learning

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Job Title Translation Academic or Ministry Mentors Location Canada - BC - Langley - CANIL Office Job Description Summary Mentoring students who are actively engaged in Bible Translation and are completing a competency based Master of Arts in Translation of Scripture program. The program is delivered in partnership with Bible translation organizations; and it relies on team-based mentoring for delivery. Students from this program will have demonstrated mastery of the competencies required of a translation consultant recognized by the Forum of Bible Agencies International. Job Description Ministry Mentor The Ministry Mentor guides the student as they engage in their day-to-day ministry. This mentor needs to have a good understanding of the MATS program and be a translation consultant. It is the ministry mentor who attempts to align and dovetail the student’s existing work/ministry with the academic requirements of the MATS program. As the student meets with their ministry mentor, it is expected that the ministry mentor will work with the student to chart each 6-month work plan so that MATS outcomes (readings, workshops, interviews, translation assignments, etc.) can satisfy not only ministry goals but also the academic goals of the MATS program. It is expected that possibly 10-15% of a student’s time may be spent doing assignments that may not naturally dovetail with their daily tasks. This position is completely remote and does not require relocation to Canada. The Academic Mentors An Academic Mentor will ensure academic standards are maintained and provide clear feedback (online) on assignments submitted by students that were meant to guide the student in mastering outcomes. On the basis of assignments and interaction with the student, the academic mentor, together with the other members of the mentor team, will assign a grade to the work submitted by the student. It may be necessary for the Academic Mentor to have a biweekly 15-minute to ½-hour Zoom call to discuss assignments and provide clarity on submitted work, or to help the student stay motivated. These calls may include the ministry/field mentor. In conjunction with the Ministry Mentor, the Academic Mentor may suggest changes in assignments, reading, interviews, etc. It is expected that the Academic Mentor may spend around 2 hours/student/week, but this may vary, depending on when assignments are submitted by the student. Should the Academic Mentor not feel qualified to mentor a certain module or grade a certain assignment, other experts can be brought into the process who could pick up specific outcomes. To call on other Academic experts, the Academic Mentor can contact Joost Pikkert (joost.pikkert@canil.ca). This position is completely remote and does not require relocation to Canada. About Wycliffe Bible Translators For over 80 years Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. has been committed to ensuring that people “from every nation, tribe, people and language” (Revelation 7:9) have access to God’s Word in a language and format they can clearly understand. We believe that accurate, clear and natural translations of the Bible in accessible formats lead to people entering into life-transforming relationships with God. Wycliffe is a catalyst in the global Bible translation movement, engaging with thousands of partners around the world to collaboratively carry out this work. Wycliffe’s vision is that people from every language will understand the Bible and be transformed. Our mission is to serve with the global body of Christ to advance Bible translation so people can encounter God through His Word. Wycliffe is a distinctly Christian community where you can flourish by using your God-given talents and abilities to serve and support the ministry of Bible translation. Your employment with Wycliffe is not merely a vocation, it is responding and making a commitment to actively participate in what He’s doing around the world. Your faith, prayers, skills and experiences are foundational to contributing and witnessing God’s Word impacting people around the world. This is a once-in-eternity opportunity! We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is completely trustworthy, speaking with supreme authority in all matters of belief and practice. Wycliffe’s beliefs and core values can be found here. An exemplary standard of ethics, behavior and conduct that reflects biblical principles are lived-out by all staff. As an active partner in fulfilling the Great Commission, Wycliffe staff embrace and adhere to Wycliffe’s beliefs and core values, all of which are essential to Wycliffe fulfilling its Bible translation mission. Prayer undergirds Bible translation and is foundational to Wycliffe’s work culture. Our work atmosphere provides numerous opportunities, individually and corporately, to actively live out your faith in Jesus Christ as you work heartily as to the Lord. Let’s translate hope together. Come use your God-given gifts and contribute to what God is doing around the world through Bible translation!

Responsibilities

Mentors will guide students engaged in Bible Translation, aligning their ministry work with academic requirements. Academic Mentors will maintain academic standards and provide feedback on assignments.