Instructor or Assistant Professor of Religion and University Chaplain

Lindenwood University•Saint Charles, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

MDiv required; MDiv with PhD, strongly preferred
Formal ministry experience as a university chaplain or in a local church
Strong interest in serving as a chaplain to the religiously diverse students, faculty, and staff at Lindenwood University
Must be able to build community, provide spiritual leadership, resolve conflict, and engage in faith development
Must possess strong organizational and leadership abilities
Must be comfortable with public speaking
Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness including but not limited to computers, computer-assisted instruction programs, and audio-visual equipment
Willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canvas (LMS), CAMS (SIS), and Workday (EIS)
Ability to use phones, fax machines, printers, scanners and copiers
Stamina to teach classes as required
Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods
Ability to meet on-campus requirement for classes and duties that are designated as such

Nice To Haves

PhD preferred
Experience teaching online

Responsibilities

Teach 2 courses (6 credit hours) each semester of Philosophy & Religion coursework.
Serve as University Chaplain.
Advise and mentor students.
Continue to develop expertise through research and scholarship.
Participate in faculty governance and campus life.
Develop the spiritual and religious life of a wide variety of traditions of the students, faculty, and staff.
Have primary oversight of the student religious groups and religious programs on campus.
Establish a welcoming campus environment for all.
Build meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
Supervise 60+ volunteers to support Religious Student Organizations.
Collaborate with campus and community partners.

Benefits

Employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent)
Employer-paid tuition benefits for master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only)
Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
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