North Park University Looking for Milton B. Engebretson Chair in Evangelism & Justice Full Time

Reports to: Seminary Dean of Faculty

Position Summary: North Park Theological Seminary invites applications and
nominations for the Milton B. Engebretson chair in evangelism and justice. This is a full-time, tenure-track position in the ministry field.
Rank dependent upon qualifications; salary commensurate with rank and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Teach in the
  areas of evangelism and disciple-making, especially as it links the gospel to justice, race, and culture in the seminary’s Master of
  Divinity and Master of Arts programs.
• Direct Master of Arts in Restorative Justice Ministries offered through the School of Restorative Arts, including program
  development and oversight, faculty support, and representing the program to SRA donors, in collaboration with the SRA Director of
  Operations.
• Engage in research, writing, and speaking.
• Contribute to standard faculty responsibilities such as advising,
  assessment, and community life.
• Provide service to the North Park community and the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Qualifications:

• PhD, ThD, DMin, or related doctorate
• Ordination, preferably in the Evangelical Covenant
  Church
• Relevant experience in teaching and ministry
• Commitment to scholarly research and writing
• Interest, and
  preferably experience, in issues related to mass incarceration and prison education
• Proficiency in critical analyses of, and
  integration of hands-on ministry with, race and culture
• Desire to form students for a broad range of ministries
• Willingness to teach in person, online, and in prison.
• Demonstrated commitment to holistic ministries of evangelism and
  justice
• Compatibility with the ethos of the Evangelical Covenant Church and committed to North Park University’s core values
  of Christian, city-centered, and intercultural

Highlighted Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision
  benefits.
• Paid time off, sick time, holidays, typically closing the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Matching retirement plan up to 10%, based on service year
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Access to
  Helwig Recreational Center
• Commuter benefits offered
• On-campus dining with reduced faculty and staff price, during
  academic year

COVID-19 considerations: Vaccines are not required for employees. We are a mask-friendly and
mask-optional environment.

About North Park: North Park Theological Seminary (NPTS) is the denominational seminary of the
Evangelical Covenant Church and is part of North Park University. Located for over 125 years on the tribal land of the Miami and Potawatomi
tribes in what is today Chicago’s northside, NPU is committed to serving diverse ethnic populations and has recently been designated
an HSI. It is committed to excellence in both ministerial and academic formation and is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools
and the Higher Learning Commission. It is a member of the Association of Chicago Theological Schools, a twelve-member consortium of schools
from a variety of denominational backgrounds. North Park offers the following degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theological
Studies, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Arts in Christian Formation, Master of Arts in Restorative Justice Ministries (at
Stateville Correctional Center), and Doctor of Ministry in Preaching. North Park also offers dual degrees with North Park University’s
School of Business and Nonprofit Administration. NPTS values diversity among its faculty and is committed to building a racially and
culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black, Indigenous,
People of Color regardless of gender.

Required Background Check: Employment at North Park University is
contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

To Apply: Interested applicants may send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and sample of scholarly work to Hauna Ondrey,
Interim Dean of Faculty, at [email protected]. Three
recommenders may send a letter of reference directly to the Interim Dean of Faculty. For best consideration, materials should be received by
January 1, 2023.

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts the supervisor’s right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time.