Faculty Member in Pastoral Care and Formation & Doctor of Ministry Program Director

Bethel University
United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Nov 23, 2024
Faculty Member in Pastoral Care and Formation & Doctor of Ministry Program Director ID: 2024-2057 Category: Other Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Benefit Eligible: Benefit Eligible Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Office Location: Anderson Center Job Summary Faculty Member in Pastoral Care and Formation & Doctor of Ministry Program Director Posted Date 1 month ago(10/24/2024 3:28 PM) ID 2024-2057 Category Other Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Benefit Eligible Benefit Eligible Location St. Paul, Minnesota Office Location Anderson Center Workplace Hybrid Job Summary Tenure-track position in Pastoral Care and Formation at Bethel Seminary St. Paul. Academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Director of the Doctor of Ministry program. Responsibilities Pastoral Care Faculty Responsibilities: Teach a full-time load (six 4-semester hour courses or equivalent per academic year). Teaching assignments include Pastoral Care and Spiritual and Personal Formation, in both in person and online delivery systems, as well as electives and other courses in these disciplines. Attend faculty meetings Mentor students Participating in committee work Doctor of Ministry Program Director Responsibilities: Lead and represent the Doctor of Ministry program both internally and externally Recruit and admit students into program in collaboration with the Office of Admissions Assign advisors and readers for every student in the thesis phase of the program and schedule and chair thesis defenses Oversee the creation of the schedule for each academic year: Be present to host, and be on-call for the two intensive weeks each year Update the DMin Manual annually Skills Candidates should be capable of inspiring teaching, scholarship, and service to the university. Candidates should demonstrate ability to engage students actively and to contribute to an intercultural learning community both in a classroom and online. Candidates should be eager to teach pastoral care and spiritual and personal formation in a seminary context and to integrate spiritual and personal formation with biblical content and exegesis and transformational ministry leadership. Candidates must agree with the Bethel University Affirmation of Faith, and agree with and live by the Covenant for Life Together. Candidates are expected to become members of a Converge Church. Candidates should be well organized and able to administer a program effectively Experience Ideal candidate will have experience in professional ministry in pastoral care and/or spiritual formation, success in instruction of pastoral care and/or spiritual and personal formation, ministry leadership involvement, and relevant intercultural experience. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in successfully leading a complex organization or program. Education Ph.D. or DMin in pastoral care or spiritual formation or closely related field. (Strong candidates who are ABD may be considered.) Ministry or Bible related master's degree required; MDiv preferred. Additional Information Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Priority will be given to well-qualified applicants who submit application materials by January 6, 2025 . Contact: Peter Vogt - Seminary Dean seminary@bethel.edu Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God's kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring . Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world. Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, 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. #LI-Onsite Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by iCIMS www.icims.com To apply, visit https://facultycareers-bethel.icims.com/jobs/2057/faculty-member-in-pastoral-care-and-formation-%26-doctor-of-ministry-program-director/job?in_iframe=1 jeid-1e6da9c60b23c444b40bd76de2370eb6