Muslim Chaplain and Advisor Details

Muslim Chaplain and Advisor

Emerson College - Boston, MA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Muslim Chaplain and Advisor
Target Hire Date
2022-01-10-08:00
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A Chaplain is a recognized faith leader who, together with the rest of the Spiritual Life team, supports the spiritual needs and religious practice of the Emerson community. The team of chaplains represents and serves diverse spiritual traditions and each brings a distinctive approach to spiritual counsel and leadership, in alignment with their own tradition and training.

In particular, this Part-time Chaplain and Muslim Advisor will serve as a spiritual mentor and resource for our Muslim students at Emerson College. This 8-10 hour/week position will be primarily responsible for coordinating and/or leading Jum'ah prayer (or other practice as needed), advising our Muslim Student Association group, and serving as a spiritual resource and support for the wider Emerson community.

Your responsibilities

• Provide (at least) monthly opportunities for religious practice and observance of holy days for the campus community (students, faculty, staff) which may include services, sacred text study, and/or outings to nearby faith communities. Ensure widespread and inclusive publicity to the campus community to participate in these gatherings.
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  Serve as advisor to one Spiritual Life student organization: nurturing the development of its student leaders, assisting in the programming of the student group, building a culture of hospitality and inclusion amongst student participants, and assessing the needs of the group.
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  Provide individual counsel and spiritual support for Emerson community members both within and beyond one's own tradition, as needed. Provide compassionate and open-minded spiritual care for those across a wide spectrum of spiritual practice and identity.
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  Serve as an advocate for members of one's faith tradition: helping students and members of the Emerson community find the resources needed to practice their religion wholly as well as helping the college identify and meet the needs of each faith tradition.
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  As a member of the Center for Spiritual Life team, participate in periodic Center-wide interfaith events and attend (in person or virtually) twice/monthly staff meetings.

Your Other Responsibilities:

• Spend at least one half-day (4-5 hours) on campus per week to lead an event, meet with student organization, and/or provide spiritual care. An additional 4-5 hours per week may be spent either on campus or off campus on online communications, outings, and planning.
  
  

• Attend annual interfaith Unwind Retreat (one weekend overnight) each year for Emerson students.
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  Utilize EmConnect and social media to communicate events and offerings from your tradition and student group.
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  Meet biweekly with Director of Spiritual and Religious Life for one on one supervision.
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  Attend one event per month that is hosted by a different faith tradition or campus community.
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  Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently, assess on-campus spiritual needs, and provide strategic leadership to meet those needs.
  
• An inclusive and pluralistic approach to spiritual leadership: the incumbent must be able to work enthusiastically and compassionately with people from diverse backgrounds and the full range of spiritual practices/beliefs.
  
• Chaplains must uphold the college's commitment to affirm, support, and uplift those from marginalized identities such as LGBTQIA+ individuals and people of color.
  
• Must follow the highest ethical and moral conduct, and maintain a high level of integrity and avoid any inappropriate behavior with any member of the Emerson community.
  
• Must be familiar with, and follow, the policies and procedures of the College.
  
• Experience in planning and leading gatherings/services within one's faith tradition, particularly in the observance of holy days and important seasons.
  
• A higher level of training or education in one's faith tradition

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education is preferred.
  
• Experience in chaplaincy.
  
• Formal recognition as a leader from one's faith tradition is preferred.

Work Environment and Demands of the position:

Physical Place and Existing Conditions: Usual Office Conditions

Intellectual and Mental Concentration for extended periods of time:

Requires long periods of mental concentration

Requires constant coordination of Mental and Visual Attention

Yes

Requires ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time:

Yes

Requires ability to move materials

No

Requires working in difficult physical positions and body contortions

No

Amount of time required to travel to do this job

Less than 25%

Scope:
The Chaplain and Muslim Advisor will be hired to work 8-10 hours/week. The position is a 9-month position (roughly August 15- May 15) and reports to the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life/Campus Chaplain.

Grade of Position: A15N

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10.00

Hiring Range: $14,400.05 - $15,089.67

9 month position paid over 9 months

About Us
Emerson College is the nations only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 4,300 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states.

Diversity Statement
Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society. Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: titleix@emerson.edu

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