Program Director for Christian Ministry Degree

GREAT NORTHERN UNIVERSITY - SPOKANE, WASHINGTON

Address of Job Location: 611 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane, Washington 99207

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Job Summary:

Program Head - Communication Degree

● Agreement with the University’s Code of Belief and Conduct
● Demonstration of spiritual maturity and a commitment to the local church
● Possession of a Ph.D. in Communication or related discipline
● Demonstrated ability to excellently teach undergraduate courses in Communication
● Commitment to the student community as a mentor and advisor

Job Responsibilities:
● Establish dynamic vision for the Communication program at GNU
● Wisely recruit and develop program faculty
● Attend regularly scheduled faculty and program head meetings
● Spearhead enthusiastic program promotion with prospective students and other
interested parties
● Coordinate with program faculty and the Registrar to schedule course offerings and
teaching assignments
● Develop pedagogically innovative curriculum, including program outcomes, course
outcomes, and an effective program assessment plan
● Teach 12–15 credits in the first year and 18–24 credits per academic year

Job Requirements:

This faculty member will teach core courses in the Communication curriculum, including
Communication Theory; Media, Culture, and Society; Rhetorical Analysis, and others, along
with various elective courses in the Communication curriculum (depending on research and
student interests). Our new hire will also be invited to consider building a new forensic debate
team for GNU.
As Program Head, this faculty member will advise students in the B.A. in Communication and
eventually lead (following the first year of the appointment) in ongoing curriculum
development, as well as taking part in faculty committees as guided by the Academic Dean.

Expiration Date of Job Posting: February 05, 2026