Faculty, Professor of Pastoral Ministry
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Job Location:
Bourbonnais, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 50000 - 85000
Posted on:
23 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
As a Christian university Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.
Olivet Nazarene University seeks a full-time faculty member in the School of Theology and Christian Ministry (STCM) to begin in August 2026. The ideal candidate will teach courses in pastoral ministry to prepare and equip students to serve in the role of a lead pastor or other ministry position. The faculty member may also be assigned courses in the General Education program for the undergraduate student population. The position is contingent on budgetary approval.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching core courses in pastoral ministry for STCM majors and general education courses for undergraduate students. Specialized study in homiletics pastoral care innovative or cross-cultural ministries or spiritual formation preferred.
- Engaging in university service including advising and mentoring students meeting with prospective students and serving on university committees.
- Supporting continuous quality improvement efforts of STCM programs through regular assessment and collaborative teamwork with the STCM faculty chair and dean.
- Contributing to the field of pastoral ministry through scholarship of discovery or application.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required
- A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission Faith and Lifestyle Covenant.
- Ordination in the Church of the Nazarene or other Wesleyan-holiness denomination required. 3. Agreement with and support of the ONU Statement of Mission Faith and Lifestyle Covenant.
- A passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of ministers is essential.
- Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Additional Information
EDUCATION
A Masters degree is required; DMin or PhD highly preferred. 5 years serving as a lead pastor required; 10 years preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The School of Theology and Christian Ministry is located on the third floor of the Burke Administration Building on the main campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais Illinois. This position requires on-campus presence.
Olivet Nazarene University operates under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene and reserves the right to prefer employees based on religion (Title VII Section 702-703 U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The salary range for this position is $50000-$85000 and is based on experience and education.
If any questions please contact:
Mark A. Frisius PhD
Chair School of Theology and Christian Ministry
Olivet Nazarene University (IL)
1 University Ave
Olivet Nazarene University School of Theology and Christian Ministry Bourbonnais Illinois 60914
Phone
Only candidates who submit all required documents will be considered: resume cover letter statement of faith teaching philosophy that also includes your experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds and how that shapes your pedagogy and application questions. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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