Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Master’s degree in Religious Studies and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Master of Hebrew Letters preferred.

Applicants from diverse communities and with experience working in and among historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Certifications and Licenses:

Rabbinic ordination preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Acute pastoral sensitivity and discretion.

• Experience in a role of religious leadership. Thorough understanding and performance of ritual and ritual practices.

• Commitment to serving as a chaplain in higher education.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in leading public worship (including religious teaching/preaching), in moderation of discussions, and in intelligent presentations of religious, spiritual and societal questions and challenges.

• Enthusiasm and capacity for working imaginatively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and religious traditions.

• Enthusiasm and capacity for working imaginatively with people with diverse Jewish experiences, backgrounds, and commitments.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in counsel, support, and inspiration of young adults.

• Knowledge of multiple religious traditions.

• Ability to work independently, complete assignments, accomplish administrative tasks, and exercise sound judgment in determining priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently sitting.

• Occasionally perform desk-based computer tasks, stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.

How to Apply

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Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.