Position Title: Director of NextGen Ministry

Classification: Part-time (average of ten hours per week), Twelve month

Responsible to: VP for Academic Affairs

Purpose: To strengthen the local and global church by directing and
expanding the NextGen Ministry academic degree program of
Kingswood University

Responsibilities:
• Teach one to two of the courses within the NextGen Ministry degree, primarily at, but not
limited to, the undergraduate level.
• Assist the VPAA in the systematic review and evaluation of NextGen Ministry curriculum
and its place in the larger curriculum to develop and refine the framework and offerings
within the degree.
• Serve as the program representative and faculty advisor for students by:
o Providing guidance, support, counsel, mentoring, and friendship to students.
o Assisting in the ongoing process of program assessment.
o Actively recruiting students for the NextGen Ministry degree, as well as other
areas of study, in cooperation with the Enrolment Department.
o Assisting in student success and retention.
• Serve as a member of the Kingswood staff team by:
o Viewing the position as a ministry including investing in all students in their
Christian walk as opportunities arise in the fulfillment of the position
responsibilities.
o Attending chapel on a regular basis.
o Attending faculty and staff meeting, as well as in-service events, as able.
o Performing other duties as are necessary for academic programs and the
ongoing spiritual life of the University, as requested by the VPAA.

Qualifications:
• A minimum of a master’s degree in a related field; candidates without a graduate degree
may apply but must be willing to complete an earned degree.
• An excellent communicator, able to teach and model sound pedagogy utilizing multiple
formats, and an ability to marry theory and praxis inside and outside the classroom.
• An understanding of an ability to communicate Christian values and beliefs to students.

• A strong commitment to the Wesleyan-Arminian theological perspective and to a Christ-
centered approach to education for transformation.

Values:
• Godly, spiritually mature, fully devoted to Christ and the Church.
• Genuine and evident love for other persons demonstrated by consistent spirit of
kindness, compassion, and respect for all other persons.
• Integrity and moral excellence, with life above reproach.
• Code of personal conduct consistent with membership commitments for leaders of The
Wesleyan Church.
• Commitment to enthusiastically assist in fulfillment of Kingswood University’s mission.
• Commitment to exemplify Kingswood University’s core values, including total
ownership, prioritize students, collaborative synergy, growth mindset, enthusiastic
engagement, uncompromising integrity, and innovative flexibility.

General University Information:
Kingswood University is owned by The Wesleyan Church. The mission of Kingswood is to serve
Jesus Christ by strengthening the local and global church through forming Christ-like servant
leaders in a community that creatively blends academic excellence and practical ministry
experience with intentional spiritual formation.

Please direct resumes to: Dr. Allen A. Lee, VP for Academic Affairs, at leea@kingswood.edu. 
Phone: (506) 432-4419 / Cell Phone: (506) 434-4784