DEPARTMENT: 100 – Academics / STATUS: Full-Time / CLASSIFICATION:Non-Exempt / RANK: Faculty   rank depends upon degree and experience / LAST UPDATED: May 2026

Life Pacific University (LPU) seeks candidates for a full-time faculty position to Chair/Direct our Worship, Arts and Media Program. For nearly 100 years Life Pacific University has educated a diverse student body for service to God in the Church, the workplace, and the world. The University is looking for a program chair who shares this mission and has a heart to lead our effort to serve our ministry students and broader community. Through the Worship Arts program, LPU prepares women and men by offering a degree specifically designed for worship leaders, from a Spirit-empowered perspective, that considers how to effectively bring together music, the arts, and media for dynamic, Spirit-filled worship.  

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive practical experience in leading worship, song writing and basic church media understanding. Educational experience and academic credentials at the master’s level are essential for this role as well. This is a teaching position with release time for administrative leadership of the program. Faculty rank and compensation depends upon degree and experience. The program is on campus, and the faculty member will be expected to be physically present for work at Life Pacific University San Dimas location.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The department Chair oversees one or more academic programs including assigned faculty and staff. The Chair’s primary role is to give significant time and effort to program development by leading and managing   the development process, evaluating, and assessing programs, and improving curricular offerings. In addition, the Chair oversees adjunct faculty within the program, and interdepartmental communication. Finally, the Chair works with other university offices to meet enrollment and retention goals by assisting them in building relationships with external constituents, providing input on content for external communication, and championing the school and programs for long-term sustainability. The position holds academic faculty status and rank. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• The Chair reports to the Provost & Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry.
• Serves on the appropriate faculty committees as assigned by Provost.
• Chair the Department’s Academic Committee. Schedule and lead meetings a minimum of once per month that provide oversight for all personnel, curriculum, and assessment. 
• Teaching units assigned by Provost (release time applies for program administration).
• Oversees and directs the WAM Program including planning, faculty course schedules, the design of new courses, and approval of course outlines each semester.
• Leads the WAM Hybrid program for micro-sites.
• Oversee internship site development, student placement, and student/site completion.
• Promotes the program/s and assures that recruitment and retention targets are achieved in conjunction with Admissions office. 
• Oversees the recruitment and training of new adjunct faculty in the program.  Serves as mentor for new faculty.
• Models best instructional practices in the classroom setting and guides colleagues in adopting and improving those practices.
• Responsible for annual program assessment, working with the faculty academic committee. 
• Maintain the Assessment Plan and monitoring progress on annual assessment and Program Review recommendations).
• Ensures the student experience   including accurate advising, robust out of class activities, and career counseling. 
• Engages in scholarly and/or professional activities.
• Actively integrates Christian faith into professional practice and models caring relationships and Christian example for students as an effective role model of a Christian life.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or Provost.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Holds an earned terminal degree in a relevant field (Candidates who are ABD or who hold master’s degree in relevant fields with experience in education may be considered).
• Minimum of 5 years of Worship Leadership experience or related ministry experience.
• Possesses experience overseeing a department, group, program, etc.
• Has a demonstrated history of successful teaching in higher education.  
• Shows willingness and ability to apply the Christian worldview in course design, instruction, and advising.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and writing ability.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues.
• Computer knowledge/skills: working knowledge of Windows-based computers; Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff, and the general constituency of Life Pacific.
• Demonstrated Christian faith consistent with Life Pacific University commitment to The Foursquare Church Denomination. Faculty must align to our Pentecostal/Charismatic and Wesleyan Arminian stance (must be able to sign Life Pacific’s Statement of Faith and align with its position on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity).

This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to revision when necessary.

Candidates must be Christian believers holding a Pentecostal/charismatic perspective and will be required to adhere to the University’s statement of faith and mission. Though not required, this position is optionally eligible to apply for appointment as a Foursquare minister under certain conditions. If appointed as a minister, the employee will be available to provide pastoral care and prayer. In addition, s/he may be called upon to perform sacerdotal duties upon request of the University.

No person shall be denied employment at Life Pacific University on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, except as may be permitted by law.