Thursday, February 26, 2009

Nutters at Oakville

OK, I'm really, really sorry about this, because it will probably offend some people, but I couldn't resist it. I'll change some names to preserve anonymity, but otherwise this is all completely accurate.

Looking for possible job openings yesterday, I found this:

'Christian Faculty Jobs: Music Theory / Composition Professor, Oakville University. A full-time, tenure-track position teaching Music Theory / Composition on the undergraduate level. Secondary areas of teaching may include, but are not limited to: music technology, music education and/or additional areas based on the candidates [sic] strengths and the needs of the department...

'Oakville University is a comprehensive, primarily undergraduate, Baptist university of arts, sciences, and professional programs with an enrollment of over 3,000. It combines a evangelical, non-charismatic, theological position [sic]. Faculty, who must be born-again Christians, must agree with our doctrinal statement, and Community Covenant and General Work Place Standards. In addition to teaching excellence, expectations include Biblical integration of faith/learning, student advising, scholarly pursuits, service activities, collegiality, and church involvement.

'Please direct inquiries to Dr. Simon Walters, Dean, School of Humanities, or his assistant, Ms. Sue Nutter at 123-456-7890 or nutters@oakville.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled.'

2 comments:

Philip Howard said...

What if your (sic) not born-again but are one of the original christians? A born christian, if you will.

Andrew said...

Doesn't count. You're not born again until you're born again, even if you're born Christian. I think.