Director of Doctor of Ministry Program

Director of Doctor of Ministry Program

The Director of the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program provides leadership for the vision, growth, administration, and academic quality of Talbot School of Theology's DMin program. As an administrative faculty member, the Director is responsible for advancing Talbot's mission by strengthening the program's contribution to the preparation of Christian leaders for faithful and effective ministry. The Director oversees program operations, faculty and student support, curriculum development, accreditation and assessment processes, and budget management.

A central responsibility of the position is the strategic expansion of the DMin program through the development of new initiatives, academic tracks, partnerships, and delivery models that increase enrollment, broaden the program's reach, and enhance the student experience while maintaining academic excellence. Candidates must be willing to relocate in order to work in residence at Talbot's campus in La Mirada, CA or Phoenix, AZ.

The person who fills this position must be someone who personally agrees with Biola's Articles of Faith, Statement of Biblical Principles, and Eschatology Teaching Position. As such, this person may not speak against or act in a manner inconsistent with these positions during the course of their employment at Biola.

Talbot School of Theology is one of eight schools that comprise Biola University. As a part of the University, Talbot serves both graduate and undergraduate students. Biola University is a protestant evangelical Christian university in which faculty affirm personal faith in Jesus Christ, endorse a university statement of Christian faith and community values, and are committed to the integration of faith and learning.

Candidates must be willing to support Biola's mission and preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a clear commitment to the integration of faith into their scholarship and teaching. See Biola's Theological Positions la.edu/about/theological-positions and Talbot's Statement on Men and Women la.edu/talbot/men-and-women. Applicants for this job must believe to be true all of the tenets contained in each of those documents.

Biola is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Talbot is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Biola University and Talbot School of Theology do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, sex, age, or physical disability.

However, as a private religious institution, the university reserves the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices.

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000* ($79,200 - $105,600 - AZ)

* Pursuant to California pay transparency requirements, a salary range is provided for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Salary ranges may vary depending on the employee's primary work location. Accordingly, the salary range posted for positions located in California may differ from the salary range applicable to positions located in Arizona or other states.

Candidates will be informed of the salary range applicable to their work location during the recruitment process.