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Assistant or Associate Professor of Church Ministries (Half-Time)

College of Ministry – Northwest University

(Tenure Track – 9-Month .5 FTE)

Northwest University seeks a half-time faculty member in Church Ministries with
strong practical ministry experience and a passion for preparing students for effective service in the local church and varied ministry
contexts. The ideal candidate will be a ministry practitioner who brings energy, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to student learning and
spiritual formation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate particular strength in ministry education and formation, with
additional area(s) of expertise that may include intercultural studies, youth ministry, children’s ministry, and/or other ministry
fields. The faculty member will teach ministry courses across the curriculum and, as needed, may also contribute to instruction in
University core curriculum courses in Bible and/or Theology.

Applicants must demonstrate a meaningful commitment to Jesus Christ,
the Church, and the gospel, and embody a winsome, encouraging, and culturally engaged faith.

Primary
Responsibilities

• Teach courses across the Church Ministries and related ministry programs, appropriate to a half-time
  responsibility.
• Serve as an effective mentor and academic advisor for students in majors connected to the faculty member’s
  area(s) of expertise, and provide program leadership in those area(s).
• Collaborate with the COM Dean on relevant curricular
  development and program assessment.
• Contribute to University core curriculum courses in Bible and/or Theology as needed.
• Develop new courses as needed.
• Participate in appropriate departmental and university service consistent with half-time
  responsibilities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and, as appropriate, scholarship related to ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ and ministry
  practice.

Position Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Ministry or a closely related field.
  
• Brings experience and credibility from leading and serving in the local church.
• Demonstrated experience and skill
  ministry leadership.
• Demonstrated administrative skill and experience.
• Undergraduate-level ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ experience with
  evidence of effective instruction, advising, and mentoring (preferred)
• Collegial spirit and ability to collaborate within a
  faith-based academic community
• Strong commitment to ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ excellence and student formation.
• A vibrant, demonstrated
  Christian faith.
• Holds credentials with the Assemblies of God or is willing and able to pursue credentialing.
• Willingness to integrate a Christian worldview into ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ, mentoring, and ministry leadership.

Position
Application Requirements

For full consideration, applicants should submit:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (including courses taught)
• Three professional references with contact information
• Statement
  describing how Christian faith shapes the candidate’s approach to ministry studies
• Brief narrative of personal faith journey and
  current church involvement
• Optional statement outlining future scholarship goals

Application
Submission

Please email application materials to:

Joshua Ziefle
Dean, College of Ministry
joshua.ziefle@northwestu.edu

Compensation

Salary is
dependent on education and experience and aligned with the established faculty salary schedule at the Assistant or Associate Professor
rank.
(Current range: $27,799-$34,057)