Wiley College Dean of the Chapel

Acslhe; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acslhe is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Dean of Chapel. The Dean will enhance the spiritual lives of students, promote understanding of religious practices, and provide support to the college community.

The successful candidate must possess a master’s degree in relevant fields, with seven years of experience in related areas. This position requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster interfaith partnerships and pastoral care.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in chaplaincy, higher education, or related field.
• Ordination or equivalent credentials are required.
• Experience working collaboratively for interfaith partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the public voice of religious and spiritual life at Wiley.
• Provide pastoral care and counseling to the college community.
• Strengthen interfaith dynamics with key partners.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Crisis management

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in religion, theology, or relevant areas

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Job description

Wiley College is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Dean of Chapel. This position will work with individuals and units across the College to enhance and encourage the development of the spiritual lives of students, promote the understanding of spiritual and religious practices and traditions, and provide holistic support to students, faculty, and staff.

Effective Public Presence

• Serve as the public voice of religious and spiritual life in Wiley ceremonies, convocations, celebrations, vigils, and memorials that call for spiritual leadership.
• Represent the dimensions of religious life and spirituality across the College.
• Serve as an ambassador for the religious and spiritual dimensions of Wiley College to the external community, including professional and denominational organizations, local religious congregations, and groups that may have interest in religious work at the College.

Foster Interfaith Engagement & Collaborative Partnerships

• Strengthen vibrant and formative interfaith dynamics with key partners.
• Promote overall religious literacy, interfaith education, understanding and dialogue.
• Foster a safe space for a wide range of religious formation arising from and consonant with the College's values of inclusiveness, free inquiry, mutual respect and interfaith engagement.
• Continue collaborative work with groups and units with long‑standing ties, and leaders of other established religious groups and leaders, to serve the College.

Pastoral Care

• Provide pastoral care including counseling, spiritual direction, and grief support to the community at times of personal or community crisis or loss.
• Work in collaboration with other College students, faculty and staff resources to counsel and/or coordinate care for individual community members in need of support.
• Preside or provide for a variety of regular services in chapel.
• Oversee use of the College's chapel, ensuring the availability of safe space for a wide array of religious expression.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of the religious life staff including adjudicating requests by religious groups to be involved on Wiley's campus.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must have a master’s degree in religion, theology, or other relevant areas; a doctorate degree is preferred. They must have seven years of experience in chaplaincy, higher education, or a related field, appropriate ordination or equivalent credentials, and liturgical skills or competence in public speaking and knowledge of religious rituals and practices. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to forge relationships with a wide range of individuals are required, along with demonstrated experience working collaboratively to generate meaningful and durable interfaith partnerships, meaningful involvement with traditions and communities worldwide, pastoral sensitivity, crisis‑management experience, and a commitment to advancing Wiley's commitment to religious diversity, freedom of expression, and openness to dialogue with all faith traditions. Experience working with students and in the higher education environment is essential.