Great Lakes Christian College is seeking qualified applications for a full-time music and worship ministry professor. Employment could begin as early as July 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Compensation is based on education and experience.

 Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with significant ministry experience who have a
  terminal degree in Worship Studies and/or Music. Consideration will also be given to
  highly experienced applicants with a master’s degree who are willing to work toward or
  are in the process of earning a terminal degree in the field.
• Candidates must demonstrate eagerness to build GLCC’s worship ministry program into a premier training ground for worship leaders and possess passion to follow Christ and seek first God’s kingdom in all things.
• Candidates must be part of and committed to the values, churches, and institutions
  affiliated with the Restoration Movement.
• Candidates must possess the desire and ability to teach effectively, mentor young adults, work well with a team, and improve as a teacher and course developer.
• Candidates should be able to teach a good number of the courses in GLCC’s music and
  worship ministry programs as listed on pp. 49 and 57 of the current academic catalog.

Responsibilities

• Role specific responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, advising, tending to committee assignments, engaging in campus life, participating in faculty meetings, assessing curriculum in one’s area of expertise, and using one’s gifts and passions to serve the wider college and community.
• This faculty member will take an active role in a variety of worship events on campus,
  including but not limited to convocation, chapel services, special holiday gatherings,
  and graduation ceremonies.
• Faculty members are expected to spend at least 30 hours per week on campus, August—May, and a handful of days over the summer. They must also represent the college well before the wider public, engage GLCC’s constituencies constructively, and work alongside all other staff to recruit and retain students.
• All faculty abide by GLCC’s Employee Handbook (see esp. GLCC Doctrinal Statement) and Faculty Handbook (see esp. Philosophy of Education and Curriculum and Faculty Vision Statement), both of which are available at https://www.glcc.edu/handbooks/.

Application Process

Applicants may apply by submitting the following materials to John Nugent, Vice President of Academic Affairs at jnugent@glcc.edu:

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and philosophy of education.
• Statement of faith describing your faith journey, how your Christian commitment models the mission and values of GLCC, and your church affiliation and involvement.
• Evidence of successful past teaching experience such as course evaluations.