Position Description

Position Title: Program Director / Professor for Pastoral Ministry (Core Faculty)
Classification: Full-time; 12 months
Salary Range: $52,000-60,000
Responsible To: Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)
Purpose: To strengthen the local and global church by teaching and guiding students in preparation for local church pastoral ministry.

Responsibilities:

• Teach a full load of courses (an average of 24 credit hours per year), primarily in local church ministry studies and primarily at the undergraduate level on campus.
• Serve as Program Director and faculty advisor for students (on-campus and online) as assigned, by:
  • Providing guidance, support, counsel, mentoring, and friendship to students,
  • Assisting in student success and retention,
  • Assisting students in securing practicum and internship placements appropriate to their program, in cooperation with the faculty directors of the programs,
  • Assisting the VPAA in the ongoing process of program assessment for the Pastoral Ministry program of studies,
  • Assisting the VPAA in recruiting adjunct faculty in related fields, as needed,
  • Actively recruiting students for the Pastoral Ministry program of studies, as well as other areas of study, in cooperation with the Enrolment department.
  • Attend and participate in faculty meetings, including voting in curriculum and policy decisions.
  • Assist the VPAA and other faculty in review and evaluation of institution-wide undergraduate ministry studies.
• Serve as a member of the Kingswood staff team by:
  • Viewing the position as ministry including investing in all students in their Christian walk as opportunities arise in the fulfilment of responsibilities of the position,
  • Attending chapel and other spiritual emphasis events regularly,
  • Attending staff meetings and other staff events.
  • Perform other duties as necessary for the ongoing life of the University, as requested by the VPAA.

Qualifications:

• Required
  • A minimum of a master’s degree (preferably M.Div.) in a ministry-related field from an institution accredited by an agency such as ABHE or ATS (recognized by the Council for
  • Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education) or by a recognized institution in Canada or other country.
  • A minimum of five years of pastoral ministry experience in a local church, with specific experience in preaching and discipleship.
  • Full agreement with the doctrines and lifestyle commitments of The Wesleyan Church and affirmation of adherence to the doctrines of The Wesleyan Church.
  • Ordination in The Wesleyan Church or a sister denomination.
• Preferred
  • An accredited terminal degree in a related field. Candidates without a terminal degree will be encouraged to pursue one.
  • Experience in a lead pastor role in a local church.
  • Experience teaching in Christian higher education.
• Other
  • An excellent communicator, able to teach and model sound pedagogy utilizing multiple formats, and an ability to marry theology and praxis inside and outside the classroom.
  • Evidence of being a lifelong learner.
  • An understanding of and an ability to communicate Christian values and beliefs to students.
  • A strong commitment to a Christ-centered approach to education for transformation.
• Values
  • Godly, spiritually mature, fully devoted to Christ and the Church.
  • Genuine and evident love for other persons demonstrated by consistent spirit of kindness, compassion, and respect for all other persons.
  • Integrity and moral excellence, with life above reproach.
  • Code of personal conduct consistent with membership commitments for leaders of The Wesleyan Church.
  • Commitment to assist enthusiastically in fulfillment of Kingswood University’s mission.
  • Commitment to exemplify Kingswood University’s core values, including total ownership, prioritizing students, collaborative synergy, growth mindset, enthusiastic engagement, uncompromising integrity, and innovative flexibility.

General University Information:

Kingswood University is a Bible college owned by The Wesleyan Church of North America. The mission of Kingswood is to serve Jesus Christ by strengthening the local and global church through forming Christ-like servant leaders in a community that creatively blends academic excellence and practical ministry experience with intentional spiritual formation.

Direct resumes to:
Rev. Dr. Janet Starks 
Vice President for Academic Affairs 
Email: starksj@kingswood.edu
Phone: (506) 435-3517

Kingswood University
26 Western Street
PO Box 5125
Sussex, NB E4E 5L2