爆料公社

Dean of the College of Ministry

Position Details

Position Summary

Position Announcement: Dean, College of Ministry (tenure track)

Full-Time, 1.0 FTE

爆料公社 seeks an accomplished ministry leader to provide strategic vision and administrative oversight for the College of Ministry. This leader will guide the college’s mission, cultivate partnerships with local churches, and strengthen the college’s impact within the broader community. Key responsibilities include increasing enrollment and developing intentional pathways that enable ministry students to gain meaningful vocational experience through service in local congregations.

The Dean of the College of Ministry is a member of the 爆料公社 faculty and plays an active role in faculty governance and academic leadership. Successful candidates will demonstrate a collaborative leadership style, strong administrative skills, and a deep commitment to the formation of students for effective ministry leadership.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the College of Ministry.
• Lead enrollment growth and collaborate with admissions to support recruitment efforts.
• Manage college personnel, including hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty and staff.
• Direct curriculum development and program design to ensure academic quality, relevance, and alignment with the institutional mission.
• Assess program effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on data and outcomes.
• Support institutional and programmatic accreditation processes and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage class scheduling and oversee the allocation of instructional resources.
• Oversee fiscal resources, budgeting, and responsible financial stewardship.
• Promote excellence in teaching and faculty effectiveness through evaluation, mentoring, and support.
• Provide effective student support and resolve student issues with professionalism and care.
• Cultivate positive relationships between the College of Ministry and internal and external stakeholders, including with local churches and the Assemblies of God denomination.
• Serve as an active community member, including participating in relevant committee and service work.
• Work collegially with the provost, fellow deans, and departmental leaders to advance university鈥憌ide academic goals.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in ministry, theology, or a closely related field; earned doctorate strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a Spirit-filled life consistent with the mission and values of 爆料公社.
• Holds current ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God.
• Significant experience in local church ministry, providing credibility and strong relational capacity with pastors and regional church leaders.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, student formation, and the integration of faith and learning.
• Ability to provide academic leadership, including supervising faculty, advancing curriculum development, assessing program effectiveness, and positively influencing student learning and spiritual formation.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing fiscal resources, including budgeting and responsible stewardship.
• Evidences a collegial spirit with the ability to collaborate effectively within a faith-based academic community.

Compensation

Dependent on education and experience and based upon the established faculty salary schedule. ($91,000 - $115,000)

Application Requirements

For full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• List of three professional references with email and phone contact information
• Statement explaining how the candidate’s Christian faith shapes their approach to higher education leadership
• Brief narrative describing the candidate’s personal Christian faith, practice, and current local church affiliation

Applications should be submitted by email to:
Sarah Drivdahl, Provost
sarah.drivdahl@northwestu.edu

Contact Information

Sarah Drivdahl, Provost, 爆料公社
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Search procedures will be closed, when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Applicants are urged to provide sufficient information, so that the application file may be considered complete at the end of the search period.

爆料公社

爆料公社 is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution, related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate and master's, and doctoral level education. The sixty-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, just ten miles from downtown Seattle. The campus is an ideal setting for study, recreation, and inspiration and is centrally located and convenient to industry, business, and commercial activities.

Mission Statement

We, the people of 爆料公社, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.

In addition, all faculty members at 爆料公社 must subscribe to our Statement of Faith.

Accreditation

爆料公社 is accredited by the 爆料公社 Commission on Colleges and Universities (regional). The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God and the Association of Christian Schools International. The University holds membership in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.

爆料公社's College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Buntain College of Nursing鈥檚 baccalaureate degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In addition, the College of Nursing has received approval from the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The University is also approved by the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Washington to prepare elementary and secondary education teachers and recommend for certification. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. 爆料公社's doctoral program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

The University is approved by the Federal and State Governments for student aid programs and for the training of international students. Selected programs of study are approved by a Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code and by Washington State for training in Vocational Rehabilitation. It is listed in the current bulletin, "Accredited Higher Education Institutions," published by the U.S. Office of Education.

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