WILLIAM HARMON
Daniels,West Virginia
Summary
Passionate and experienced professional educator and administrator with over 10 years of experience of full-time and adjunctive teaching, administration, curriculum development, and accreditation competencies. seeking a professorship in Religious Studies or Applied Theology with institutional responsibilities. Proven track record in classroom management, student advising, mentorship, and institutional effectiveness. Committed to student engagement and increasing student outcomes achievement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Northeastern Baptist College
Bennington, VT
05.2017 - Current
- Currently serving as the Adjunct Professor of Christian Education and Church Planting.
- I teach applied theology undergraduate courses (e.g., church administration, children's ministry)to students during the J-terms.
- Future assignments will involve teaching in the Master’s degree program (March 2025).
- Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Church Revitalizer
LifeSpring Church
Cool Ridge, WV
06.2017 - 11.2023
- Served primarily as a revitalization pastor for 6 years, stabilizing declining attendance and financial giving. Began new emphasis on church evangelism and discipleship.
- Led church through replanting initiative in 2021-22, experienced 50% numerical growth.
- Supported work of pastoral staff and volunteers in running productive church operations by effective church administration.
Dean of Academics
Northeastern Baptist College
Bennington, VT
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with Christian higher education leaders to establish the first Christian college in the state of Vermont (2013).
- Designed curricula for four-Bachelor degree programs.
- Served on the executive cabinet of the President.
- Supervised the development and implementation of new curricula.
- Oversaw the recruitment process for new faculty members.
- Assessed program effectiveness through data analysis and feedback mechanisms.
- Collaborated with faculty to design effective teaching methods.
- Monitored student progress in order to identify areas of improvement.
- Coordinated professional development activities for faculty and staff.
- Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
- Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation and career decisions.
- Recruited, hired and oriented new staff.
- Taught Applied Theology courses.
Accreditation Specialist
Northeastern Baptist College
Bennington, VT
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Led initiative which achieved state accreditation in one year (2013-2014).
- Conducted research and prepared reports on accreditation standards for Vermont Higher Education Council.
- Served as a liaison between the institution and regional accrediting body.
- Attended (NEASC) conferences and workshops related to current trends in higher education accreditation.
- Facilitated communication between various departments throughout the institution as needed.
- Led institutional assessment team who analyzed data related to student outcomes, institutional effectiveness, and other assessment measures required for review.
Education
Doctor of Education - Christian Higher Education
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC05-2012
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Concord University
Athens, WV12-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Field Medicine- Navy Corpsman
Field Medical Service School
Jacksonville, NCSome College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Raleigh County Vo-tech
Beckley, WVSkills
- Pedagogical Innovativeness
- Curriculum Design and Development
- Academic advising
- Reflexivity in the classroom
- Data Analysis
- Program Evaluation
Undergraduate Courses Led
· Introduction to Church Planting
· Church Planting Movements and Contextualized Methods
· Church Administration
· Interpreting and Teaching the Bible with Hermeneutics
· Adult Ministry
· Children’s Ministry
· Next Generation Ministry
· Principles of Leadership
· Introduction to Premarital & Marital Counseling
· Counseling for the Contemporary Family
Accomplishments
- Recognition for serving as NEBC's first Academic Dean and achieving state recognition in one year.
Timeline
Church Revitalizer
LifeSpring Church
06.2017 - 11.2023
Adjunct Professor
Northeastern Baptist College
05.2017 - Current
Dean of Academics
Northeastern Baptist College
05.2013 - 05.2017
Accreditation Specialist
Northeastern Baptist College
05.2013 - 05.2016
Doctor of Education - Christian Higher Education
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Concord University
Some College (No Degree) - Field Medicine- Navy Corpsman
Field Medical Service School
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Raleigh County Vo-tech
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