Professor of Practice, Assistant or Associate Professor of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

Job Title: Professor of Practice, Assistant or Associate Professor of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Reports To: VPAA/Academic Dean Location: Essential On-campus Pay: $ 60,970 to $74,883 Assistant, $76,190 to $84,655 Associate General Statement of Job Function Faculty members in Denver Seminary’s Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care program form courageous, faithful, and discerning followers of Christ to bring resurrection hope into institutional spaces marked by suffering, death, and despair. Specific teaching and administrative responsibilities of the faculty position are outlined in the annual teaching agreement. A standard full-time teaching load is 18 credit hours per academic year for tenure track or 24 hours for non-tenure track. Tenure-track faculty contribute to their academic discipline through scholarly contributions to the literature in their field and through service on at least one standing faculty committee each year. Non tenure-track faculty are generally exempt from standing committee responsibilities and publishing expectations. In both tracks, faculty speak in academic, professional, and ministry settings to represent Denver Seminary, participate in their division and other seminary projects as assigned by the Academic Dean and attend all functions requiring faculty participation. All faculty help advance Denver Seminary’s globalization initiatives to equip students to work with diverse populations and in multicultural settings. The direct reporting relationship for this position and for all faculty is to the Academic Dean, who conducts annual performance reviews. This faculty member works under the direction of the program director, who determines course teaching assignments and program-related responsibilities, and provides input into annual performance reviews. Essential Functions Teaching priority will be in the areas of Chaplaincy, Pastoral Care and Counseling. Deliver high-impact teaching in graduate-level courses. Share administrative duties for the department, e.g., CPE site placement and identification of supervisors, recruitment and support of adjunct faculty, meeting with prospective students and support of enrolled students, etc. Mentor students holistically—academically, professionally, and spiritually—toward resurrection-animated courage for institutional ministry, theological wisdom for navigating institutional complexity, and the character to bear faithful witness in secular spaces. Integrate faith and professional practice in a way that prepares students for employment and real-world impact. Serve the Seminary community through committee work, accreditation support, and collaborative engagement in institutional renewal, participate in governance structures that support seminary-wide flourishing, and contribute to strategic positioning of Denver Seminary as a seminary of the future. Participate in Convocation, Commencement, monthly faculty meetings and forums, and other responsibilities and duties expected of all faculty members of Denver Seminary and as outlined in the Faculty Handbook. If tenure-track, contribute to the body of literature and professional presentations for chaplaincy and pastoral care substantive, scholarly work appropriate for applied disciplines and as described in the Faculty Handbook. Other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean Education/Training

• Relevant terminal degree required for Asst./Assoc. Professor role; desired but not required for Professor of Practice role.
• Academic and/or Professional Military Education (i.e., Command and Staff/War College, Intermediate/Senior Chaplain Course)
• Formal theological training at the Masters level
• Military Chaplain Candidate experience desired
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) desired

Qualifications Committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ required and a lifestyle consistent with the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments Agreement with Denver Seminary’s full Statement of Faith and Statement on Human Sexuality as personal conviction and professional commitment, with the understanding that theological conviction informs rather than impedes respectful, caring engagement with all people Agreement to abide by all policies set forth in the Faculty Handbook, as well as all other Seminary policies and procedures Endorsement held by a Department of Defense recognized endorsing body Ministry experience as an Active Duty/Reserve military chaplain Professional experience and certifications in chaplaincy, pastoral counseling, and/or pastoral care Sees Pastoral Counseling as a spiritual, emotional, and embodied practice in areas such as marriage and family, military regulations and protocols, ethics and morality, and modalities such as brief, crisis, stabilization, and disaster counseling. Graduate level teaching experience in academic settings and/or within military institutional systems Demonstrated administrative capacity and experience Cross-cultural experience Active membership and participation in the Military Chaplains Association and Association of Professional Chaplains or other certification entity Demonstrate understanding of military and veterans’ organizations (e.g., VA, MOA, DAV, VFW, etc.). Membership in at least one of these organizations is desired. Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professional in order to lead God’s people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world. The position of Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice/Associate Professor or Professor of Practice supports this mission by: Outcomes Graduates demonstrating gospel-anchored intellectual courage in pluralistic contexts, appropriate to those settings Chaplaincy placements in diverse institutional settings Published scholarship that advances theological understanding of institutional chaplaincy ministry (for tenure-track) Documented effectiveness in forming reflective practitioners Growing network of healthy connections with chaplaincy (especially military) organizations Growth in student enrollment in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy programs Meeting Student Learning Outcomes pertaining to courses Meeting ATS and HLC standards for required course readings, seat time, and all other class requirements for residential, on-line or modified courses. Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions Normal office working conditions including computer usage may require occasional standing, walking, long periods of sitting, climbing stairs, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations. As a faith-based institution, Denver Seminary exercises its legal rights to prefer candidates who affirm and support our Statement of Faith and Community Values, consistent with applicable religious exemptions under federal law. Application Process Salary Range: $60,970 - $84,655 Compensation: Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Includes a full benefits package, including relocation/ housing assistance (if needed) and access to professional development support. #J-18808-Ljbffr Denver Seminary