Campus Chaplain: Spiritual Guidance & Care

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a Faculty Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and leadership for religious programs within the university community. You will work under the executive director of the Center for Chaplaincy, collaborating with university leaders to integrate spiritual support across campus and promote Christian faith and values.

The role requires formal chaplaincy education and significant experience in pastoral care, with the ability to lead worship services,

Qualifications

• Education: MDIV/MA in Theology, Pastoral Counseling or Chaplaincy or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pastoral care, chaplaincy, or related role.
• Ordination or certification as a chaplain is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to employees, addressing personal and professional challenges.
• Assist in worship services, prayer meetings, and related activities; encourage attendance at a local church and share recommendations of local churches.
• Offer pastoral care and support during crises, grief, and celebrations; respond to crises and personal needs.
• Foster a sense of community and spiritual growth among employees through initiatives and programs.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, seminars, and courses on spiritual development; strengthen the spiritual and vocational health of faculty and enhance theological education.
• Collaborate with university leaders to integrate spiritual support into the university mission.
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all interactions and counseling sessions.

Education

MDiv, MA in Theology, Pastoral Counseling or Chaplaincy, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Job description

Liberty University is seeking a Faculty Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and leadership for religious programs within the university community. You will work under the executive director of the Center for Chaplaincy, collaborating with university leaders to integrate spiritual support across campus and promote Christian faith and values.

The role requires formal chaplaincy education and significant experience in pastoral care, with the ability to lead worship services,