Faculty – Children and Family Ministry

Professional Career • Chicago, IL

7d • $55,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Applied Theology and Church Ministries Department of the Undergraduate School of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago seeks a dedicated scholar and classroom teacher with entrepreneurial initiative in academic and programmatic development, who is experienced and skilled in Children and Family Ministry, to serve as a faculty member at the Chicago campus. The ideal candidate will bring academic creativity and practical insight, contributing to the growth of the Children and Family Ministry program through course development, internships oversight, scholarly collaboration, and ministry partnerships. Moody Bible Institute exists to provide a Bible-centered education that enables students to know Christ and serve Him through His church in vocational ministry. The goals of the Undergraduate School of Moody Bible Institute, Moody Theological Seminary, Moody Aviation, and Moody Online are to provide an educational experience that challenges students intellectually, spiritually, and practically while preparing them for effective service in local churches, families, and communities. The Institute seeks faculty who are committed to the mission of MBI and the pursuit of academic excellence in ministry formation. In addition to teaching excellence, the ideal candidate will demonstrate entrepreneurial initiative in academic and ministry program development, contributing to the growth, scholarly vitality, and wider impact of the Children and Family Ministry program within the Institute and the broader ministry context. The faculty member will serve as Program Head for the Children and Family Ministry major, providing academic leadership and oversight of the program.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (Children’s Ministry, Applied Theology, Christian Education, Ministry Leadership, or related).
• Ability to teach cross-departmentally in Applied Theology, Church Ministries, Elementary Education, and related areas.
• Commitment to transformational learning, holistic student development, and equipping students for practical ministry.
• Preparedness to teach in multiple modalities.
• Desire to grow spiritually and mentor students.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Personal integrity, passion, and perseverance.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and open to varied ministry approaches.
• Understanding of and commitment to the authority of Scripture and Moody’s mission.
• Authorized to work in the US legally, without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new/sustain existing academic and ministry programs that foster program growth, student engagement, and wider institutional impact.
• Experience leading family- and children-focused ministry initiatives in churches or community contexts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi and teach courses in Children and Family Ministry, including biblical foundations, theological principles, and practical strategies for ministry with children, youth, and families.
• Design and implement internships, service-learning, and community engagement opportunities for students.
• Determine appropriate learning outcomes for each course and assess student achievement in relation to those outcomes.
• Teach in multiple modalities, primarily in-person but also online instruction using learning management systems.
• Serve as academic advisor to assigned students, providing mentorship in both academic and spiritual development.
• Attend field, committee, and faculty meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain a regular on-campus presence and hold office hours in accordance with current faculty handbook guidelines.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to identify opportunities for program growth, scholarly engagement, and ministry partnerships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time