What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Worship Arts position at Bethel University?
Director of Worship Arts
Department: Dept. of Religion & Philosophy Supervisor: Keith Koteskey Email: keith.koteskey@betheluniversity.edu
Role This part time position involves leadership and oversight of the Bethel University Worship Arts undergraduate program(s).
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and academic advising for all undergraduate students involved in major/minor academic programs pertaining to Worship Arts.
- Work with the Chair of Religion & Philosophy to:
- Arrange a schedule appropriate for students and adjunct faculty
- Manage the worship arts budget, including royalty income from publishing, with attention given to special projects and events.
- Oversee all recruitment efforts pertaining to undergraduate Worship Arts programs, both on and off-campus. This includes meeting with prospective students and their parent(s) when they visit campus. These visits often happen on Monday/Friday and are scheduled at least a week in advance.
- Maintain the worship arts studio space and equipment (This can be done in coordination with independent contractors.)
- Create special performances or recording projects that will enhance the program's reputation. This will involve working with ministry leaders and directors to ensure opportunities for worship leadership, as well as oversight of Nashville-based components of the program (songwriting, recording, study abroad programs, etc.)
- Maintain 5 office hours each month to meet with students in the major.
- Teaching duties not to exceed 6 load hours annually.
- Maintain awareness of publications and curriculum pertaining to Worship Studies.
- Attend faculty/staff meetings for: Department of Religion & Philosophy.
- Seek to enhance and strengthen the Worship Arts program by way of curricular revisions and academic programs as needed.
Performance Expectations
- Maintain a posture of humility, self-motivation, and wisdom in all interactions with others.
- Demonstrate an interest in continued learning and improvement by:
- Pursuing professional development,
- Maintaining an awareness of publications and curriculum pertaining to Worship Studies/Arts.
- Providing increasing excellence, seeking to maximize student enrollment, off-campus exposure, and broader marketing/promotion efforts on behalf of the Worship Arts program.
- Work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Uphold the mission of the University by abiding by the personal and academic policies and procedures and the University's Covenant of Lifestyle.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Master's degree pertaining to the field of Worship Studies/Worship Arts
- Minimum of five years of experience in full-time worship ministry leadership (preferred)
- Teaching experience in Christian higher education (preferred)
- Skilled in worship ensemble leadership
- Demonstrated excellence in worship arts/studies pedagogy and performance
Other Skills
- Able to work independently, organized, detail-oriented, cheerful, flexible, and willing to follow instructions, both verbal and written.
- Take pride in representing Bethel University at relevant recruitment events as well as on/off-campus performances
Physical Requirements
- Physical capability to lift equipment up to 30lbs and push heavy equipment on castors (less than 200lb).