Chaplaincy Research Assistant (Spring 2027)

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary invites applications for a Research Assistant for the Chaplaincy Track during the Spring 2027 term (January 10, 2027 – May 8, 2027). The RA will assist in researching current Chaplaincy trends across teaching, training, and career development, and will support syllabus development for the Introduction to Chaplaincy course and Colloquy possibilities.

Ideal candidates are current LPTS students in good standing, who demonstrate intercultural openness and

Qualifications

• Be at least a second-year LPTS student (transfer students must have been part of LPTS for at least one year).
• Practices open, inclusive, and affirming intercultural practices in class and within the LPTS community.
• Has taken Pastoral Identity and Spiritual Care at LPTS or an equivalent pastoral/spiritual care class.
• Has completed at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE accredited site).

Responsibilities

• Research current trends in Chaplaincy for teaching, training, and career development.
• Support syllabus development for the Introduction to Chaplaincy course and Colloquy possibilities.
• Collaborate on envisioning professional development opportunities, including certified trainings and the Fall 2027 Chaplaincy Fair.

Skills

Research

Intercultural competence

Curriculum development

Job description

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary invites applications for a Research Assistant for the Chaplaincy Track during the Spring 2027 term (January 10, 2027 – May 8, 2027). The RA will assist in researching current Chaplaincy trends across teaching, training, and career development, and will support syllabus development for the Introduction to Chaplaincy course and Colloquy possibilities.

Ideal candidates are current LPTS students in good standing, who demonstrate intercultural openness and