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This is a part-time faculty position to teach undergraduate worship ministry courses on campus within the School of Arts and Sciences. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the Chair of the Department of Biblical, Theological, and Ministry Studies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Biblical, Theological, and Ministry Studies, the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

Assigned students involved in chapel worship leadership and traveling worship teams

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

Works from an office at Crown College. Equipment used includes, but is not limited to, personal computer and required programs, printer, fax machine, calculator, copy machines, and other equipment as the position requires.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Teach two courses per normal academic term related to worship ministry. Courses may include Technology in Worship, Performance and Practice in Worship Ministry, Worship Ministry Foundations and Practice, and/or supervision of student worship leaders. Additional topics and/or private music lessons may be available to qualified candidates.

Hold an average of at least 6 office hours per week during the normal academic terms.

Advise Worship Ministry students in the Department of Biblical, Theological, and Ministry Studies.

Recruit new students to pursue BA in Worship Ministry or minor in Worship Ministry.

Review related curricula and recommend modifications as appropriate

Participate in department and faculty meetings as available

Assist in securing adjunct instructors for worship classes and music instruction

• • May also assist in mentoring and preparing worship leaders for on-campus Chapel worship and off-campus events by invitation

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

A Biblically-grounded and convictional theology of worship

Demonstrated experience and expertise leading and teaching others to lead corporate worship

Ability to perform vocally or instrumentally from standard musical notation, chord charts, and lead sheets

Experience working with audio, video, and lighting equipment related to corporate worship

Strong interpersonal skills and positive energy regarding professional education

Established ability to work effectively as a team member

Skill to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Demonstrated excellence in spoken, written and electronic communication skills

Ability to integrate collegiate teaching and the Christian faith

Agreement and personal alignment with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stamina to stand for extended periods of time in classroom and corporate worship environments
• Hand and arm (or equivalent) dexterity adequate to allow for safe use of equipment and extensive use of a keyboard for data entry
• Vocal strength to speak clearly in classroom and worship contexts for extended periods of time
• Vision adequate for frequent viewing of computer screens and safe use and supervision of equipment and materials
• Body strength to frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in worship, music, or related field and a Master's degree with at least 18 hours in the field(s) of worship/ministry leadership/music or the equivalent professional experience

Significant experience leading corporate worship in an Evangelical church

Experience using technology in teaching/learning processes, team organization, and tools related to corporate worship

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to the above minimum qualifications):

MDiv, ThD, PhD, or the equivalent from an Evangelical seminary or graduate school

Ordination or Consecration in the Christian and Missionary Alliance

Collegiate teaching experience

Education and skills to teach private lessons in voice, piano, guitar and/or basic music classes

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Crown College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or status with regard to public assistance.

(The examples given above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Crown College reserves the right to change and/or eliminate any and all job duties as necessary.