What are the responsibilities and job description for the Muslim Chaplain position at Choate Rosemary Hall?
Choate Rosemary Hall seeks qualified candidates for the position of Muslim Chaplain. The position is an academic-year, part-time faculty member with a start date in August.
The Muslim Chaplain is primarily responsible for supporting the spiritual formation, religious observance, and pastoral care of students within a specific faith tradition while contributing to the School's broader multifaith spiritual life program. The Chaplain collaborates with the Director of Spiritual Life and fellow chaplains to foster a community that encourages meaning-making, moral development, religious literacy, and spiritual exploration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
As Muslim Chaplain:
- Develop and lead a comprehensive spiritual life program for students within the assigned faith tradition.
- Plan and lead worship services and religious observances.
- Provide pastoral care and spiritual counseling to students as requested.
- Serve as a resource for parents and families within the assigned faith tradition.
- Meet weekly with the student Spiritual Life student organization.
- Collaborate regularly with the Director of Spiritual Life and participate in Spiritual Life Team meetings.
- Assist with school-wide multifaith and ecumenical programming, including:
- Days of Service
- Holy day celebrations
- Baccalaureate
- Alumni Memorial Service
- Multifaith conversations
- Other Spiritual Life initiatives
- Support students outside the assigned faith tradition who seek to learn more through conversation, programming, or Religious Studies courses.
- Serve as an active member of the Spiritual Life Team in advancing opportunities for spiritual exploration, religious education, ethical reflection, and community belonging.
- Maintain a visible presence within the life of the School.
- Engage in ongoing professional growth and development.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Equity and Inclusion, Director of Spiritual Life, or Head of Student and Academic Life.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
- Communicate with faculty and staff regarding student support as appropriate.
- Assist with transportation and logistics for faith-related programming as needed.
- Support special events sponsored by the Office of Spiritual Life.
- Participate in admissions or community events when requested.