Assistant/Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry

Position Title: 

Assistant/Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry

Job Type

Full-Time/Exempt

Reports To

Dean of the Undergraduate College

Salary

$55,000-$65,000

North Central University  Mission Statement

North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.
Position Purpose

Position Purpose

North Central University is a Christ-centered, Bible-based, Pentecostal school with a commitment to academic excellence that prepares students to fulfill biblical models of leadership and ministry throughout the world.

The primary responsibility of the faculty member in Pastoral Ministry is to teach undergraduate classes. Candidates for this position will typically teach, as assigned, a variety of common pastoral ministry department courses as part of Pastoral Ministry, Biblical and Theology, and Youth, Children, Family Ministry programs. A typical teaching load consists of four 3-credit classes per semester. Job duties also include academic advising of students, active participation in college committees, working as a team member in the School of Ministry & Worship, working collaboratively with other faculty and the college administration, active involvement in recruiting activities for new students, and participation in and contribution to the general college community.

Duties include teaching undergraduate courses, curriculum development, advising and mentoring students, departmental and institutional committee work, and relevant scholarly activity. Determination of Rank and Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• U.S. citizen; all courses are face-to-face residential
• Minimally an earned Master of Divinity or Master of Biblical Theology
• Credentialed in the Assemblies of God
• Industry experience and previous college teaching experience desirable, including senior pastor experience
• All faculty members are expected to be committed Christians, model a consistent Spirit-filled life, be considerate of the Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, be a member in good standing of their local church, and abide by the Community Life Standards of the University.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Committed to biblical integration in and out of the classroom
• Deep commitment to team development
• Effective pedagogical practices, with an ongoing willingness to grow and develop

Working conditions

Equipment and Tools

Use of a PC, telephone, and email.

Environmental conditions

• Position is located in an urban, Christ-centered environment.

Summary Of Benefits

• Medical – Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement. (ICHRA). Employees receive a contribution from NCU towards an individual health insurance premium through SureCo.
• Dental – Employee funded. Health Partners
• HSA and FSA – available through Optum Bank
• Life Insurance – company funded life with option to add Voluntary Life through New York Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability – University paid through New York Life
• 403b Retirement – TIAA or AG Financial. Up to 3% match of employee contributions.
• PTO – unlimited with black out periods dependent on departmental and academic calendars.

North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.