Job Description
Temporary Muslim Chaplain Seattle University
Temporary Muslim Chaplain FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Months Per Year : 10
Employment Status : Part-Time
Work Model: On-site
Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Seattle University's Core Competencies Effective Team Collaboration : Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
Emotionally Intelligent Communication : Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
Ethics and Integrity : Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
Flexibility and Innovation : Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making positive impact.
Mindful Inclusion : Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
Outcomes-Driven Orientation : Sets clear objectives, purses excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.
Position Description The Muslim Chaplain at Seattle University supports Muslim students by providing worship services, religious support and programs that promote and build inclusive and vibrant community. As a part of the Campus Ministry team, this part time position works in collaboration on programs and efforts to support plural religious community in an effort to strengthen the Universities Jesuit Catholic mission. The position reports directly to the Director of Campus Ministry and is a pilot experience for the Winter and Spring Quarters of 2025
Essential Job Functions:
Accompaniment and spiritual support of Muslim students primarily, with some overlap with supporting staff and faculty (40%)
Work with Muslim Student Association and other Muslim student leaders to develop religious services and gatherings on campus (20%)
Oversee and develop inventory and administration of current Muslim prayer spaces (10%)
Participate, collaborate and engage in inter-religious programing in partnership with Campus Ministry, Theology and Religious Studies, Mission Integration and the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (10%)
Provide spiritual leadership and accompaniment of all students with a spirit of spiritual and religious inclusivityand educate the community about Islam (10%)
Attend team and division meetings where appropriate and engage in necessary administrative tasks such as room scheduling, maintaining budget for programs and working with marketing to share and communicate offerings. (10%
Qualifications Experience/Qualifications:
Designation as an Imam by a Muslim religious authority
An MDivmaster's degree in Islamic studies or related
At least 2-3 years of experience in a university setting
Familiarity and passion around Jesuit educational values
Application Instructions Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance Salary Range: 35.00 per hour
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
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