Assistant or Associate Professor of Christian Ministry

Part-Time, Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Spring Arbor University is seeking an individual with teaching experience to support and build our undergraduate Christian Ministry program. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about academic excellence and about preparing students to impact the world for Jesus Christ within the vocation of Christian ministry. The position will begin in the Fall of 2026. It is funded by a 5-year grant.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Theology at Spring Arbor University (SAU) invites applicants for a part-time Christian Ministry faculty position. Duties include overseeing its supervised ministry and internship classes and teaching undergraduate classes in Christian Ministry and other courses in the candidate's area of specialization, innovative curriculum development in ministry for campus and online programs, advising and mentoring students, and other duties that contribute to a strong Christian ministry program at the university.

QUALIFICATIONS

Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective of learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world. The successful candidate will be able to articulate how they would integrate the Christian faith into their discipline and will be someone who enjoys working with students and other faculty. Full alignment with Wesleyan theology and the Free Methodist beliefs and Book of Discipline is essential. Candidates from diverse populations, or who have experiences working with diverse populations, are encouraged to apply. Individuals will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. EDUCATION and

EXPERIENCE

Applicants with a D. Min. degree and successful ministry experience is preferred; candidates with a Th.D, or Ph.D. in a closely related field or a master's degree with significant ministry experience may be considered. A successful record of teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in a college environment is strongly preferred, with successful teaching online also helpful. SALARY and

BENEFITS

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Benefits availability is limited due to the part-time definition of the position. Spring Arbor University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is located on a beautiful campus in south central Michigan. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled. Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.