Assistant or Associate Professor of Church Ministries

Department College of Ministry Reports To Dean, College of Ministry Appointment Fall 2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Classification Faculty, Full-Time (Tenure Track)

Position Summary

Northwest University seeks a full-time faculty member in Church Ministries with strong practical ministry experience and a passion for preparing students for effective service in the local church and/or varied ministry contexts. The ideal candidate will be a ministry practitioner who brings energy, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to student learning and formation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate particular strength in ministry education and formation, with additional area(s) of expertise that may include intercultural studies, youth ministry, children's ministry, and/or other ministry fields. The faculty member will teach ministry courses across the curriculum and, as needed, may also contribute to instruction in University core curriculum courses in Bible and/or Theology.

Applicants must demonstrate a meaningful commitment to Jesus Christ, the Church, and the gospel, and embody a vibrant Pentecostal faith.

Essential Functions

Primary Responsibilities

* Teach ministry and related courses across the College of Ministry, appropriate to a full-time responsibility.

* Serve as an effective mentor and academic advisor for ministry majors and provide program leadership in ministry area(s).

* Collaborate with the COM Dean on relevant curricular development and program assessment.

* Teach University core curriculum courses in Bible and/or Theology as possibly requested/needed.

* Develop new courses as needed.

* Participate in appropriate departmental and university service consistent with full-time responsibilities.

* Engage in ongoing professional development and, as appropriate, scholarship related to teaching and ministry practice.

Qualifications

* Master's or doctoral degree in Ministry or a closely related field.

* Brings experience and credibility from leading/serving in the local church.

* Demonstrated experience and skill in ministry leadership.

* Demonstrated administrative skill and experience.

* Undergraduate-level teaching experience with evidence of effective instruction, advising, and mentoring (preferred)

* Collegial spirit and ability to collaborate within a faith-based academic community

* Strong commitment to teaching excellence and student formation.

* A vibrant, demonstrated Christian faith.

* Is Pentecostal in belief and experience.

* Holds credentials with the Assemblies of God or is willing and able to pursue credentialing.

* Willingness to integrate a Christian worldview into teaching, mentoring, and ministry leadership.

Compensation

Dependent on education and experience and based upon the established faculty salary schedule, starting at the respective professor rank ($54,508-$68,134).

Application Requirements

For full consideration, applicants should submit:

* Letter of interest

* Curriculum vitae (including courses taught)

* Three professional references with contact information

* Statement describing how Christian faith shapes the candidate's approach to ministry studies

* Brief narrative of personal faith journey and current church involvement

* Optional statement outlining future scholarship goals

Application Submission

Please email application materials to:

Joshua Ziefle

Dean, College of Ministry

joshua.ziefle

Contact Information

Joshua Ziefle

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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.

Northwest University

Northwest University 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 Northwest University, 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 Northwest University must subscribe to our Statement of Faith.

Accreditation

Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest 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.

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