The Evangelical Theological Society

Lincoln Christian University (LCU) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time (rank open) faculty member in Ministry, effective August 1, 2021. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in LCU’s undergraduate division. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in preaching, church administration, pastoral care, and ministerial ethics. The applicant will be expected to teach online as well as on campus. The applicant must be an energetic, enthusiastic teacher who can attract and retain students and provide students with relevant instruction for leading today’s
church.

Qualifications:

• terminal degree (masters degree may receive consideration) in directly related field
  preferred
• demonstrated achievement or potential in classroom teaching and of scholarly
  contribution
• experience in or willingness to train for online instruction
• evidenced collegiality and collaboration with others
• balanced commitment to the Church, to Christian higher education, and to the broader
  academy
• experience in vocational ministry and working with multiple staff is essential

Given the nature of the position, preferential consideration will be given to members of the
Independent Christian Churches or Churches of Christ. Applicants should be prepared to
respond to the University’s mission, statement of faith, core values, and philosophy of education
(which are available at www.lincolnchristian.edu/about-us).

Responsibilities:

• teaching
• supervising student research and writing
• recruiting and retention of students
• academic advising
• mentoring students outside the classroom
• engaging in scholarly research and writing

Review of applications will begin January 4, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Preferential treatment will be given to complete applications received by that date. Only complete applications will be considered by the search committee. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, C.V., and three letters of recommendation from professional or academic references to Taylor Payne, Director of Human Resources, Lincoln Christian University, 100 Campus View Drive, Lincoln, IL, 62656, or hr@lincolnchristian.edu.

Lincoln Christian University was founded in the heart of Illinois in 1944. Today, more than 1,000 students pursue their undergraduate, seminary and adult and graduate studies education at our main campus, offsite and online. Our alumni can be found across the United States and in more than 70 countries. LCU gives its students the knowledge, skills and biblical worldview to live their mission in the church, the workplace and the world. LCU offers a variety of majors and degrees ranging from two-year associate degrees to the doctor of ministry. The school is historically associated with the Christian Church/Church of Christ, the University’s primary religious
constituency (see www.lincolnchristian.edu).

Lincoln Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, or prior military service. Lincoln Christian University encourages applicants who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the University to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. Federal guidelines clearly recognize the right of church-related institutions to seek personnel who will support the goals of the institution, including the right to select members of the church to which the institution is related.