Description

Advance Jewish life and interreligious engagement in the heart of Chicago.

DePaul University seeks a relationship-centered Jewish professional to serve as Jewish Life Chaplain and Assistant Director for Interfaith Ministry. This unique role combines pastoral care, Jewish learning and spiritual practice, student leadership development, and community-building with a commitment to fostering interreligious dialogue and collaboration across campus. Working closely with students, colleagues, and community partners, the chaplain helps cultivate a vibrant, pluralistic Jewish community while supporting DePaul’s Catholic and Vincentian mission. Candidates passionate about mentoring young adults, building bridges across difference, and creating meaningful impact will find a welcoming professional home at DePaul. Excellent benefits include generous tuition waivers for employees and eligible family members, professional development opportunities, and the resources of a major urban university. For qualified candidates, there are also additional opportunities to contribute through an adjunct teaching role. 

Requirements

Master's degree required. (Preferred: Jewish studies, religious studies, Rabbinical studies, Pluralistic Jewish studies)
Requires at least two years of prof. experience in Jewish education or chaplaincy. Work with young adults in education setting (preferred).
Requires an articulate and practical understanding of and commitment to a pluralistic Jewish theology.
Requires at least one year of experience, study, or work within an interreligious discipline or setting.
Training or experience in interfaith dialogue preferred.
Requires public/professional speaking experience.
Articulate understanding of fundamental theological beliefs and practices of pluralistic Jewish traditions.
Leadership of public prayer, ritual, and worship (particularly related to Jewish and interreligious traditions).
Encourages and fosters religious pluralism among interreligious groups and within various faith traditions.
Encourages leadership of students in spiritual learning, exploration, and formation through theological reflections based on spiritual, religious, and/or ethical values.
Fosters connections between spirituality and social action.
Communicates effectively on the integration of faith and justice, encouraging and leading students in spiritual learning, exploration, and formation.
Listens attentively, provides pastoral care and guidance, and responds pastorally, particularly around the specific needs and issues of young adults and in moments of crisis.
Excellent leadership, professionalism, administration, communication, organization, networking, and collaboration skills.
Ability as a writer around pastoral/spiritual issues for public consumption highly preferred. 
Some adaptability in work hours expected due to needs of student community and job duties. Will include some evening and weekend work, as well as some short-term travel.