Visiting Faculty of Religion and University Chaplain

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Job Title: Visiting Faculty of Religion and University Chaplain

Department: Human Culture & Society College of Arts and Humanities

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Dean or Academic Administrator

Positions Supervised: Student Employee(s) as Applicable

Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application you will need the following documents to upload.

Supplemental Materials

• Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise and interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent directly to
• Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completed
• Vision statement for campus ministry

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Job Summary

Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum teaching service scholarship and related administrative activities that support the mission vision and values of the university.

The College of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University invites applications for a Visiting Faculty of Religion and University Chaplain.

Qualified applicants will possess a MDiv (Phd preferred) in religion theology or other closely related discipline. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 1 courses (3 credit hours) of Philosophy & Religion coursework while alsoperforming University Chaplain duties. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship and participate in faculty governance and campus life.

The Visiting Faculty of Religion and University Chaplain is a full-time position running March 9th through May 25th. This is a temporary appointment with the possibility of renewal based on program needs and mutual interest. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The University Chaplain must be committed to developing the spiritual and religious life of a wide variety of traditions of the students faculty and staff of the University and will have primary oversight of the student religious groups and religious programs on campus. The Chaplain works to establish a welcoming campus environment for all build meaningful relationships with faculty staff and students supervise 60 volunteers to support Religious Student Organizations as well as collaborate with campus and community partners.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations.

Standard 1 - Teaching and Learning

Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor inclusiveness support and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges departments or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 2 Academic Service and Contributions

Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission vision values and initiatives of the university and colleges and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges departments or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 3 Continuous Learning and Scholarship

Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

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Additional Requirements for this position:

• MDiv required; MDiv with PhD strongly preferred
• Must have formal ministry experience as a university chaplain or in a local church and a strong interest in serving as a chaplain to the religiously diverse students faculty and staff at Lindenwood University.
• Must be able to build community provide spiritual leadership resolve conflict and engage in faith development.
• Must possess strong organizational and leadership abilities and be comfortable with public speaking.
• In keeping with Lindenwood Universitys historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. ordination in good standing within that denomination or in a denomination participating in the PCUSA Formula of Agreement is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

May be representative but not all inclusive of the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

Communication Skills: Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations ask relevant questions for clarifications and explain concepts clearly to others; well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicate diplomatically clearly and effectively with students and co-workers verbally in-person and by telephone using the English language; ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact diplomacy and discretion; and ability to support a culture of diversity equity and inclusion through effective interactions with students employees alumni and other stakeholders.

Decision-Making & Analytical Skills: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to organize and express ideas directions and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures such as how to perform a task; and ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Technological & Related Skills: Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness including but not limited to computers computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment; willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning; working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Canvas (LMS) CAMS (SIS) and Workday (EIS); and ability to use phones fax machines printers scanners and copiers.

Work Environment

Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this jobs functions.

• Unless a faculty position is designated as fully remote all full-time faculty positions are designated as non-standard flex. On-campus presence is required and is deemed necessary to perform the position expectations. Flexibility for remote work for non-routine situational and unusual circumstances is provided at the administrators discretion.
• General office and/or classroom setting for on-campus faculty and instructors
• Variable work environments as determined by online instructors; must have 24/7 access to a computer that meets minimum technical specifications and has high-speed Internet access distraction free from noise and movement
• See Attendance section below for work environment attendance expectations

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stamina to teach classes as required
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods
• Ability to meet on-campus requirement for classes and duties that are designated as such

Attendance

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal state and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race color religion gender age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.