Assistant Dean for Multireligious Chaplaincy Education & CPE

Harvard Divinity School; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, MA seeks an Assistant Dean for Ministry Studies and Chaplaincy Education to lead its Clinical Pastoral Education program, shaping curriculum, accreditation, and partnerships across hospitals and academic settings.

You will supervise CPE educators, advise students pursuing chaplaincy vocations, and collaborate with Multireligious Ministry colleagues to advance multireligious education and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• Certification as an ACPE Certified Educator in good standing required.
• Your cover letter and resume should be combined into a SINGLE DOCUMENT under the resume tab; Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, launch, administration, and continuous improvement of an HDS-sponsored Clinical Pastoral Education program.
• Lead ACPE accreditation and compliance with educational and professional standards.
• Teach and supervise CPE students, serving as primary educator for up to three CPE units annually.
• Recruit, orient, supervise, support, and evaluate adjunct or contract CPE educators.
• Develop and sustain clinical education partnerships across hospitals, hospices, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Advise students pursuing chaplaincy vocations regarding CPE, certification, curricular preparation, and related pathways.
• Develop and contribute to educational initiatives in chaplaincy, spiritual care, and clinical education.

Skills

Leadership

ACPE Certified Educator

Curriculum development

Accreditation

Clinical pastoral education

Partnership building

Teaching & supervision

Multireligious education

Program administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master of Divinity degree (preferred)

ACPE Certified Educator in good standing

Job description

Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, MA seeks an Assistant Dean for Ministry Studies and Chaplaincy Education to lead its Clinical Pastoral Education program, shaping curriculum, accreditation, and partnerships across hospitals and academic settings.

You will supervise CPE educators, advise students pursuing chaplaincy vocations, and collaborate with Multireligious Ministry colleagues to advance multireligious education and professional standards.