Muslim Spiritual Advisor (Chaplain) at Northeastern University

Company: Acslhe
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Muslim Spiritual Advisor (Chaplain) at Northeastern UniversityMUSLIM SPIRITUAL ADVISOR ("Chaplain") at NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTSNU's Spiritual Advisor positions cover several classic "chaplaincy" or "campus ministry" functions and advance the global experiential educational mission of the University and its Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service (CSDS). A successful candidate will embody a passion for working with Muslim undergraduate and graduate students from diverse US and international backgrounds; an ability to collaboratively plan and develop programs with NU's dynamic student group, the Islamic Society of Northeastern University (ISNU); and participate in its leadership team meetings, Monday evening Deen and Dine learning/community building sessions, and weekly jummuah.Responsibilities include:

• Design effective outreach/hospitality/engagement approaches to students, faculty, and staff within the Spiritual Advisor's own religious/spiritual tradition.
• Advise student organization(s) serving the SA's specific religious/spiritual tradition.
• Work with the Center Executive Director and staff to plan and implement dynamic programs of spirituality, dialogue, and service.
• Meet with Northeastern community members from one's own tradition for spiritual guidance/care/counseling.
• Be available as needed to meet with and serve students of all religious/spiritual traditions, and none.
• Meet with a team of fellow Spiritual Advisors for dialogue and program planning.
• With the Executive Director of the Center, work to build bridges of communication and cooperation with the Spiritual Advisor's specific religious/spiritual tradition locally, nationally, and globally.
• Serve as a representative of the Spiritual Advisor's religious/spiritual tradition in University forums, interfaith services, events, conferences, and symposia.
• Where appropriate, coordinate services and ceremonies specific to the Spiritual Advisor's religious/spiritual tradition, or arrange for religious leadership to conduct services.
• Other duties as assigned.Feel free to inquire or to email resume or CV and references to CSDS Executive Director Alexander Levering Kern at a.kern@northeastern.edu.The position is part-time, hours to be determined, and may be a shared position. Individuals may also apply on an "interim" basis for the remainder of the semester or academic year. In light of the COVID pandemic, much or all of the work may be done remotely.Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a global research university located in the heart of Boston with a Global Campus Network extending from London to Vancouver.
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