Assistant Professor of Leadership

Andrews University; Berrien Springs (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI seeks an Assistant Professor of Leadership to teach graduate-level courses with emphasis on institutional and church life leadership. Responsibilities include developing materials, delivering instruction, advising students, and guiding research projects.

The candidate will engage in scholarship, participate in service activities, and travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, including Canada. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in Leadership, Theology or related field.
• Experience with leadership assessment instruments including multi-rater feedback.
• Experience designing and conducting applied research in ministry or organizational settings.
• Experience participating in institutional or program assessment activities in higher education or theological settings.
• Experience conducting scholarly research and publishing in leadership or theology.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full load of graduate leadership courses with emphasis on institutional and church life leadership.
• Develop course materials, syllabi and deliver classroom instruction.
• Advise and mentor master’s and doctoral students.
• Supervise graduate or administrative assistants as needed.
• Participate in service activities and publish scholarly work in leadership fields.
• Manage research projects and research assistants as appropriate.

Skills

360-degree feedback

Emotional intelligence

Biblical interpretation

Theological interpretation

Applied research

Needs assessment

Program evaluation

Scholarly writing

Higher education

Education

Ph.D. in Leadership or Theology

Tools

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Research instruments

Job description

Assistant Professor of Leadership with Andrews University (Berrien Springs, MI)

Job Description: Teach a full load of graduate-level leadership courses with an emphasis in institutional leadership and church life leadership. Responsibilities include developing course materials and syllabi, delivering classroom instruction, assessing student performance and academic progress, and advising and mentoring master’s and doctoral students. The position also involves supervising graduate or administrative assistants, as needed, participating in university, seminary, and departmental service activities such as committees and institutional events, conducting research and publishing scholarly work related to leadership practices, and managing research projects and research assistants, as appropriate.

The position requires 25% domestic and international travel, including travel to Canada.

Job Requirements: Requires a Ph.D. in Leadership, Theology or related. Must have some experience in each of the following skills: Experience administering and interpreting leadership assessment instruments, including multi-rater (360-degree) feedback tools or emotional intelligence assessments, for use in leadership development or ministerial training contexts; Experience applying recognized methods of biblical and theological interpretation to leadership and ministry contexts, including instruction on historical, literary, and theological analysis for congregational or institutional leadership settings; Experience designing and conducting applied research in ministry or organizational settings, including needs assessments, program evaluations, and qualitative or quantitative research methodologies relevant to leadership practice; Experience participating in institutional or program assessment activities in higher education or theological education settings, including preparation of documentation aligned with accreditation or educational outcome standards; and Experience conducting scholarly research and preparing manuscripts for publication in leadership, theology, or related disciplines in accordance with recognized academic standards.