Muslim Spiritual Advisor - Northeastern University

Company: Acslhe
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 3, 2024

Job Description:

Muslim Spiritual Advisor - Northeastern UniversityUniversity: Northeastern University (Boston)Description:Northeastern University is seeking a part-time Muslim Spiritual Advisor to work in a collaborative team serving the University's large, diverse, and dynamic Muslim community. The Spiritual Advisor positions cover several classic "chaplaincy" or "campus ministry" functions and advance the global experiential educational mission of the University and its Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service (CSDS).A successful candidate will have:

• A passion for working with Muslim undergraduate and graduate students from diverse US and international backgrounds.
• An ability to collaboratively plan and develop programs with NU's two dynamic student groups: the Islamic Society of Northeastern University (ISNU) and the Black Islamic Association (BIA).
• Interest in interfaith dialogue and collaboration.
• Experience in teaching, speaking, preaching, and/or spiritual/pastoral advising and care.
• Skills and interest in inter-Muslim Sunni-Shi'a dialogue and cooperation.
• Skills in fostering inter-Muslim dialogue while addressing racial diversity.
• An appreciation of the dynamics of young adult Muslim life in US society and higher education.
• A commitment to developing student leaders who are culturally adept, ethically reflective, and spiritually grounded global citizens.
• A powerful commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.Overall, Spiritual Advisors at Northeastern:
• Design effective outreach/hospitality/engagement approaches to students, faculty, and staff within their own religious/spiritual tradition.
• Advise student organization(s) serving their specific religious/spiritual tradition.
• Work with the Center Executive Director and staff to plan and implement dynamic programs of spirituality, dialogue, and service.
• Meet with Northeastern community members for spiritual guidance/care/counseling while maintaining respect for others' traditions.
• Are available to meet with and serve students of all religious/spiritual traditions, and none.
• Meet with a team of fellow Spiritual Advisors for dialogue and program planning once a month.
• Work to build bridges of communication and cooperation with their specific religious/spiritual tradition.
• Serve as a representative of their religious/spiritual tradition in University forums, interfaith services, events, conferences, and programs.
• Where appropriate, coordinate services and ceremonies specific to their religious/spiritual tradition.
• Other duties as assigned.* The position is part-time, hours to be determined, and may be a shared position. Spiritual Advisors are supervised by Alexander Levering Kern, the Center's Executive Director.If interested, please email resume/CV and references to CSDS Executive Director Alexander Levering Kern at and CSDS Assistant Director Ryan Jenkins at .Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a global research university located in the heart of Boston. For more information, visit .
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