Research Assistant (RA) for Chaplaincy Track

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

Research Assistant (RA) for Chaplaincy Track

Semester: January and Spring 2027

Dates: January 10, 2027 – May 8, 2027

The Chaplaincy Track at Louisville Seminary seeks applicants for a Research Assistant for Spring 2027. The RA assists in researching current trends in Chaplaincy in teaching, training, and career development. The RA supports syllabus development of the Introduction to Chaplaincy course and Colloquy possibilities. The RA also collaborates in visioning potential professional development opportunities include a certified trainings and Fall 2027 Chaplaincy Fair.

The ideal candidate:

• Is at least a second year LPTS student (if a transfer, has been a part of the LPTS community for at least one year).
• Practices embodied open, inclusive, and affirming intercultural practices in class and in the LPTS and global community.
• Has taken Pastoral Identity and Spiritual Care at LPTS or an equivalent pastoral/spiritual care class at a seminary.
• Has taken at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education in any setting (ACPE accredited site).

Eligible persons from all backgrounds are invited to apply. Inquiries should be made to Professor Amina McIntyre at [e-mail] by December 15, 2026.