Harvard University

Harvard University

Assistant Dean for Ministry Studies and Chaplaincy Education

Cambridge, MA, United States · Senior

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About the role

  • HDS provides an intellectual home where scholars and professionals from around the globe research and teach the varieties of religion, in service of a just world at peace across religious and cultural divides.
  • Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office setting - This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location.
  • The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, orient, supervise, support, and evaluate adjunct or contract CPE educators leading additional cohorts.
  • Collaborate with faculty, academic administrators, and OMS colleagues on MDiv curriculum, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience
  • Cover letters are required for every position at Harvard Divinity School.
  • Demonstrated ability to educate and supervise students from diverse religious, spiritual, and nonreligious traditions and to integrate clinical practice with theological, ethical, and vocational reflection.

Nice to have

  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
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Skills

  • Master of Divinity degree or equivalent graduate theological or professional degree strongly preferred.
  • Certification as an ACPE Certified Educator in good standing required.
  • Professional experience in chaplaincy, spiritual care, pastoral care, or a comparable form of religious or spiritual leadership.
  • Experience supervising educators, staff, or other professionals and advising graduate or professional students.
  • Strong program-management, organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to multireligious education and inclusive educational environments.
  • Familiarity with professional chaplaincy certification pathways and the broader field of professional spiritual care.
  • Board certification as a chaplain through APC, NACC, Neshama, or another recognized professional body.
  • Experience in theological education and graduate-level student advising.
  • Appropriate professional religious, spiritual, ecclesial, or other endorsement, where applicable.
  • Certificates and Licenses: Certification as an ACPE Certified Educator in good standing required.
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
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