Part Time Campus Minister

Archdiocese of Chicago•Chicago, IL

8d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Campus Ministry Instructor for Calvert House, the University of Chicago’s Newman Center. This role is ideal for a theologian, catechist, or experienced faith formation leader passionate about forming young adults in the Catholic intellectual tradition. The instructor will serve as a primary teacher and small group facilitator, offering structured courses and formational experiences to undergraduate and graduate students. This is a ministry position requiring a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, with hours aligned with the academic calendar. The role emphasizes genuine availability to students, requiring a pastoral and intellectual presence within the Calvert House community. The schedule will be coordinated with the Director to balance student needs and the instructor's personal life.

Requirements

Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
Committed to and demonstrating a thorough understanding, respect, and support of the Catholic Church’s teachings, mission, and values.
Familiarity with Catholic Scripture scholarship and the Lectionary tradition.
Knowledge of the OCIA process, the Rite of Christian Initiation, and the liturgical year.
Experience in adult faith formation, catechesis, or small group ministry.
Ability to communicate complex theological ideas accessibly to a highly educated secular audience.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine relationships with students.
Ability to work collaboratively within a ministry team environment.
Proficiency with standard office technology (MS Word, email, calendar systems).
VIRTUS or comparable safe environment training, or willingness to complete prior to beginning work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Scripture, Ministry, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and substantial demonstrated experience in Catholic catechesis, OCIA leadership, or faith formation will also be considered.
Teaching experience at the high school level or above is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach weekly Bible study sessions, guiding students in close reading of Scripture within the Catholic tradition and in dialogue with the intellectual culture of the University.
Lead courses and sessions in the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) program, accompanying inquirers and catechumens through the stages of initiation.
Develop syllabi, lesson plans, and course materials appropriate to a university context, integrating rigorous intellectual content with personal faith formation.
Adapt teaching methods to the diverse academic and spiritual backgrounds of University of Chicago students.
Facilitate small faith communities, fostering peer-to-peer theological reflection, spiritual friendship, and discipleship among students.
Recruit, train, and support student leaders who may co-facilitate small group discussions.
Develop or adapt formational materials for small group use, in coordination with the Director.
Be present at Calvert House during scheduled programming and, as possible, at liturgical and community events.
Cooperate with the Associate Director of Campus Ministry and other Calvert House staff in the coordination of faith formation programming.
Network and collaborate with other campus ministry organizations at the University of Chicago.
Participate in student orientation events and major programming initiatives as requested.
Other duties as assigned by the Chaplain/Director.