Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual at Stanford University

Acslhe; Stanford (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in California is seeking an Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life to guide and enhance the spiritual community on campus. This role involves collaboration with diverse faith groups and promoting spiritual wellness. Ideal candidates will be passionate about fostering inclusivity and community engagement within the university setting.

Responsibilities

• Guide and enhance spiritual life at the University.
• Engage with the broader University community.
• Foster communities of belonging and engagement across difference.

Job description

Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual at Stanford University

The Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life will serve as a key member of the Office for Religious and Spiritual Life’s multifaith team to guide, nurture, and enhance spiritual life at the University. Reporting to the Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life, the Associate Dean will engage the broader University community, providing opportunities to facilitate religious practice, foster communities of belonging and engagement across difference, and promote spiritual wellness in line with our departmental values.

The Associate Dean will be an especially close and collaborative partner with the broader Jewish community at Stanford, including the Taube Center for Jewish Studies, Hillel@Stanford, and all Jewish Stanford Affiliated Religion groups to foster a vibrant community of belonging on campus. Equally importantly, they will work with the entire Stanford community to coordinate ORSL programs that explore the intersection of faith and justice and to provide opportunities for academic engagement with spiritual life.