Instructor or Assistant Professor of Religion and University Chaplain

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Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University. PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the " Quick Apply " page by simply clicking " Next " at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the " Experience " page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled " Resume/CV. " This is the appropriate box to upload all documents. Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee: Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only). Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only). Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options. Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1). Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included. Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy . Job Title: Instructor or Assistant Professor 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 Teaching Philosophy Three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent directly to LUHR@lindenwood.edu Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completed Vision statement for campus ministry *** The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF or have additional documents sent to luhr@lindenwood.edu*** 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 an Instructor or Assistant Professor 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 2 courses (6 credit hours) each semester of Philosophy & Religion coursework, while also serving as University Chaplain. 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 Instructor or Assistant Professor of Religion and University Chaplain is a full-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin August 13, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. As an expression of the University's rootedness in Judeo-Christian values, 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