Job Description
Wingate is one of the fastest-growing independent universities in the state, serving more than 3,400 students on two campuses. At Wingate, we are committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment for working, learning, and living. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we respect each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Wingate's main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte metropolitan area. Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate.
Position Summary: The University Chaplain will be an inspirational leader committed to the gospel of Christ, available to support, guide, and assist students, faculty, staff, and Town of Wingate and Union County residents to find community, meaning, and spiritual purpose in everyday existence and relationships.
The University has a core commitment to the Christian faith but values interfaith understanding through dialogue, cooperation, and service. Wingate fosters comfort, openness, engagement, and exploration in all manners of faith dialogue and faith development.
The University Chaplain will anchor spiritual initiatives on campus, develop collaborative experiences in the community, teach, and support faculty in faith conversations with students. Connected to a range of internal and external constituencies, the successful candidate will be capable of leading a variety of activities and experiences from large events to small group conversations.
Duties/Responsibilities :
- Nurture and support a campus faith environment where all are welcome, all can grow in knowledge, belief, and application, and all benefit from the association of well-intentioned people with different perspectives and experiences.
- Plan, execute, and promote meaningful Christian and interfaith activities including chapel services, community discussions, and faith exploration events.
- Represent Wingate University in matters of faith at local, state, and regional levels.
- Preach and speak on a consistent basis on campus and in the broader local community.
- Form advisory councils of (1) community faith leaders; (2) faculty and staff; and (3) students to inform the work of the Office of the University Chaplain.
- Collaborate with Student Life to monitor and encourage the expansion of faith-based student groups coordinating any affiliation with like-minded community interests.
- Advise senior and executive leadership teams on matters of faith and spirituality related to emerging trends, campus climate, local issues, and peer and aspirant institutional norms.
- Strategize with campus partners to create and execute values-based and faith-based student internships and externships.
- Teach an undergraduate class, or classes, based on credentials, curricular needs, and staffing requirements.
- Seek grant opportunities for programs and projects that advance the work of the Office of the University Chaplain.
Minimum Requirements: - A foundational belief in the Christian faith as articulated in the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed
- A biblical, persuasive, engaging, contemporary faith and worship leader
- Relational, inspirational, and motivational
- Proven bridge-builder and connector
- Effective communicator across multiple mediums and a wide variety of audiences
- A vision for integrating faith exploration and spiritual development within the context of an independent institution committed to community impact and local and regional partnerships
- Interfaith knowledgeable
- An understanding of the Christian, interfaith, unaffiliated, and atheist sentiments and dynamics in society, within organizations, and on university campuses
- Committed to a vocational calling focused upon faith development at Wingate University on campus, in the classroom, and through service to the community
- Earned master's or doctoral degree(s) from an accredited institution - academically prepared and credentialed to teach
- 10+ years of experience in higher education, ministerial vocation, non-profit leadership, chaplaincy, counseling, or related work
To apply, submit the following: upload a current curriculum vitae (resume section of posting). In the Certification section, please attach a letter of application with documented professional experience and reasons for interest in the position, names and full contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Wingate University abides by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person's race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age (over 40), sex, marital status or physical handicap, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. Wingate University is committed to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. Wingate University expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.
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