This week in the Gupta household there has been much rejoicing. Come July 1, 2013, I will begin a permanent position as Assistant Professor at Northeastern Seminary (NES) of Roberts Wesleyan College.
Since 2009, I have been on a national teaching tour: first at Ashland Theological Seminary (visiting), then Seattle Pacific University/Seminary (visiting), and currently at Eastern University (visiting). I am so happy to say when I go to Northeastern, I won’t be visiting! They have invited me to stay (i.e., “tenure-track”)!
In all seriousness, I have dreamt, since my time in seminary, of teaching at a thriving seminary, working with pastors, missionaries, and other Christian leaders – a place just like NES. I will have outstanding colleagues (you probably know the work of Richard Middleton), wonderful students (some of whom I had the privilege to meet during my interview), and a quaint city (Rochester).
I can honestly say that, from the first interview I had with NES, I knew that this was an ideal place for my teaching and scholarship. The leadership is exemplary, the staff exceptionally warm, and the campus itself (of RWC) is impressive.
God has been incredibly gracious and merciful to us. Many people in my position are struggling to find permanent employment, and I feel like I have been showered with an embarrassment of riches with, not only a job, but one at such a great seminary.
It is sad to leave my wonderful students and excellent colleagues here at Eastern, but I am eager to put roots down in Rochester and stow my suitcases indefinitely. A special thanks to Amy Gupta – she has persevered in move after move and making new friends, new doctors, new schools for the kids. Thanks for all your love and support, Amy!
Congrats, Nijay!
Warmest Congratulations to you Nijay. Well done!
Congratulations, Nijay, so glad to hear of it!!
Congratulations! God’s peace through the transitions.
Congratulations! Very happy for you.
This is great news, Nijay. Congratulations.
Congratulations. If you ever want to talk to a GCTS alum (M.Div & M.A. ’06) in the area, look me up. I’m a bivocational missionary pastor in Buffalo, NY.
Glad to you’re coming to town!
Congratulations!
Nijay, Welcome to NES and Rochester! We are so looking forward to working with you.
Woohoo! Congratulations, Nijay!
Hooray!!! Congratulations Nijay! I look forward to seeing you at NES events!
I am delighted and honored to welcome you as a faculty colleague at NES.
Congrats! Welcome to NES. I look forward to meeting and continuing the work here in upstate NY.
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I’m looking forward to learning from you and with you. Welcome to Rochester and NES!
Great Location! I am originally from Buffalo. Maybe you will root for the Bills now! If you visit Buffalo make sure you go to John and Mary’s for a sub. Mmmmmm. And then go to Niagara Falls.
Congratulations are certainly in order! You are moving to my hometown, Rochester. It’s a great city.
Congrats, Nijay! I am happy for you and your family.
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Congrats, my friend!
Nijay, this is great news for you and Amy and the family as well as great news for NES!
congratulations! peace and blessings to you