Director of Faith Integration and Service, University Chaplain - Baptist Memorial Health

Summary

The Director of Faith Integration and Service is responsible for fostering a vibrant, inclusive environment that promotes spiritual development and integrates faith and learning across the university community. This role involves developing and overseeing programs that promote spiritual growth, service learning, and community engagement, aligning with the university's mission and values. The director is responsible for promoting a culture of global awareness and inclusion and for working with faculty and staff to integrate faith into the curriculum. Leads and develops pastoral care activities in support of students, faculty and staff. Serves as a liaison with BMHC Pastoral Care and Community Service to promote a collaborative relationship. Under the general direction of the President. Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday.

The person in this position will serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). A CSA has significant responsibility for student and campus activities and is designated as an individual to whom students and employees should report criminal offenses. It is the responsibility of the CSA to report to the Security Office all allegations of crimes when it does not violate confidentiality of student or employee.

Responsibilities

• Develops, directs and implements a vision of spiritual development and programming that supports the University Mission.
• Organizes and leads service-learning programs, community outreach initiatives, and mission trips across local, regional and global communities that reflect the university's commitment to Christian service.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to create and support faith-based initiatives and curricular integration.
• Provides pastoral care and leadership to meet the spiritual needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Directs the overall Office of Faith and Service by being responsible for all the policies, personnel, budget and operations.
• Promotes positive relationships and communication with faith groups, organizations and with departments within BMHC.
• Works closely with university leadership, academic departments, and student organizations to promote and support faith-based initiatives.
• Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology, Ministry, Education, Social Work, or a related field; or demonstration of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Christian ministry, higher education, or related field with a demonstrated record of leadership in faith integration and service.
• An understanding and respect of different cultures and faith traditions.

Desired Qualifications

• Doctorate in Theology, Ministry, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Christian theology and its application in higher education and experience in teaching.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 20103 - Director-Faith Integration and Service Chaplain
Facility: Baptist Health Sciences University
Department: CS University Administration University
Category: Leadership & Administration
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area