Part-Time Muslim Chaplin

SU01 Seattle University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 3,857,000 - 5,510,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Life & disability

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Holiday & leave

Job summary

Seattle University seeks a part-time Muslim Chaplin to provide pastoral care for students and lead interfaith initiatives on campus. The role includes developing religious services with student leaders, managing budgets, and fostering Islamic life within the university community.

Ideal candidates will be Imam-designated with an MDiv or related Islamic studies degree and 2–3 years of university experience, with a passion for Jesuit values and inclusive spiritual leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be designated Imam by a Muslim religious authority.
• MDiv or equivalent in Islamic studies required.
• At least 2-3 years of university setting experience.
• Familiarity with Jesuit educational values.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support to students.
• Lead weekly student programs.
• Manage and steward program budgets.
• Develop partnerships with local organizations.
• Coordinate interfaith initiatives to strengthen Muslim life on campus.
• Educate the community about Islam.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interfaith coordination

Budget management

Education

Imam designation

MDiv in Islamic studies

2-3 years university experience

Job description

Months Per Year: 12 and 10 hours per week Work Model: Onsite

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.

We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability.

Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University’s Core Competencies Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

The part-time Muslim Chaplin will provide pastoral care and support to students; lead weekly student programs; manage and steward program budgets; develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local organizations; and coordinate interfaith initiatives that foster and strengthen Muslim life and presence on campus. This is a part-time position scheduled for 10 hours per week, 11 months per year, with July off.

• Accompaniment and spiritual support of Muslim students primarily, with some overlap with supporting staff and faculty (40%)
• Work with Muslim Student Association and other Muslim student leaders to develop religious services and gatherings on campus (20%)
• Oversee and develop inventory and administration of current Muslim prayer spaces (10%)
• Participate, collaborate and engage in inter-religious programming in partnership with Campus Ministry, Theology and Religious Studies, Mission Integration and the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (10%)
• Provide spiritual leadership and accompaniment of all students with a spirit of spiritual and religious inclusivity and educate the community about Islam (10%)
• Attend team and division meetings where appropriate and engage in necessary administrative tasks such as room scheduling, maintaining budget for programs and working with marketing to share and communicate offerings. (10%)

Experience/Qualifications

• Designation as an Imam by a Muslim religious authority
• An MDiv master’s degree in Islamic studies or related
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a university setting
• Familiarity and passion around Jesuit educational values

Compensation at a Glance

$35 per hour

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

• Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage.
• Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%.
• You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events.
• Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.

Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter. Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus. All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.

With a career at Seattle University, you’re joining a community of passionate people dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders and thinkers.

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle.

Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer. In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.

Our Mission - Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.

Our Vision - We will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Our Values Care – We put the good of students first. Academic Excellence – We value excellence in learning with great teachers who are active scholars. Diversity – We celebrate educational excellence achieved through diversity. Faith – We treasure our Jesuit Catholic ethos and the enrichment from many faiths of our university community. Justice – We foster a concern for justice and the competence to promote it. Leadership – We seek to develop responsible leaders committed to the common good.