Assistant Director of the Doctor of Ministry

Company: Tyndale University

Tyndale is a Christian university that prepares leaders for work in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, ministry and the global mission of the church. Tyndale offers fully accredited programs in a wide range of disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, there are over 1,600 students representing over 40 denominations and 60 ethnic backgrounds and over 13,000 alumni. Founded in 1894, Tyndale is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Assistant Director of the DMin Program is a core faculty role responsible to support the DMin Director in all his/her responsibilities in the DMin program at Tyndale Seminary. This position involves teaching and administrative responsibilities in the DMin program, and participation in academic scholarship and research. This faculty member will teach three to six courses per year focusing on practical theology at the doctoral level. They will also maintain an active research agenda, contribute to theological scholarship, provide administrative leadership to the DMin program, and participate in seminary committees and community life. Networking within the academic and church communities is essential, as is involvement in a local congregation. This position is expected to start on February 1, 2026.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching, scholarship, and service comprise the three-fold responsibilities of all faculty members at Tyndale University. Workload distribution will be negotiated based on the qualifications of the candidate.

Service

• Assist with maintaining and developing DMin policies and procedures
• Assist with curriculum and program development
• Assist with regular assessment of the DMin program (for both internal use and external reporting)
• Assist with admissions, marketing, alumni and other departments as necessary
• Review and develop DMin organizational systems to accommodate increased enrollment
• Co-ordinate and give leadership to DMin Concentrations or Tracks as necessary
• Assist in the development of new DMin tracks, concentrations, and focused cohorts
• Help develop partnerships

Teaching

• Teach 3-6 courses at the DMin and master’s levels
• Develop new courses as necessary
• Support track leaders and faculty in student advising
• Support the DMin Director in monitoring student progress and addressing student crises
• Contribute to orienting new students and faculty to the program
• Attend DMin residencies as required
• Participate in DMin hearings

Scholarship

• Maintain an active research agenda in an area relevant to applied ministry and practical theology, and contribute to theological scholarship in their area of expertise and interest.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Minimum of a PhD or DMin in Practical Theology or a related field

Experience

• Previous teaching and administrative experience required 
• Ministry experience in diverse contexts required
• Experience in a non-profit and/or educational institution prefered
• Familiarity with intercultural competency and working with diverse people groups 
• Experience with field research (research design, research ethics, data collection, data analysis, etc.) preferred
• Understanding of participatory action research, appreciative inquiry, or community-based research approaches preferred

Personal Characteristics

• Highly detail oriented and diligent
• Very good computer proficiency (MS Office including Word, Excel & PowerPoint, database software preferred)
• Professional, adaptable, strong work ethic, positive and friendly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with diplomacy, tact and professionalism
• A keen desire to serve family, church, work and community.
• A firm commitment to Tyndale’s mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement

Physical and Mental Demands

• General office environment and equipment 
• Occasional lifting of heavy items (e.g. files and boxes, etc.)
• Important to maintain a calm and professional demeanor
• Must be able to work with distractions and interruptions 
• Moderate stress level due to fast-paced and detailed work and tight deadlines.

Salary Range: 

$67,000 - $71,000

How to Apply

Interested applicants should upload a cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications for the position, provide a statement of Christian faith, and a complete curriculum vitae. The names and contact data for referees will be required once initial screening is complete.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates will be considered, however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The successful candidate will agree to Tyndale University's Statement of Faith.

External candidates can apply for the position at the External Career Center. While we thank all those interested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.