Buddhist Spiritual Advisor - Northeastern University
Company: Acslhe
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Buddhist Spiritual Advisor - Northeastern UniversityBUDDHIST
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR ("Chaplain") at NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, BOSTON,
MASSACHUSETTSJob Summary:Northeastern University is seeking a
Boston-based part-time Buddhist Spiritual Advisor to work in a
collaborative team serving the University's large, diverse, and
dynamic Buddhist community. NU's 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) (see spirituallife.northeastern.edu), which coordinates
Spiritual Life across the University's Global Campus Network.A
successful candidate will have a passion for working with
undergraduate and graduate students from diverse US and
international backgrounds; an ability to collaboratively plan and
develop programs with NU's Buddhist and Mindfulness Group (NUBG);
experience as an educator and/or leader in educational, religious,
and/or nonprofit settings; excellent communication, organizational,
and conflict resolution skills; experience in interfaith dialogue
and cooperation; deep knowledge and experience of one's own
spiritual/religious tradition and respect for others'; an
appreciation of the dynamics of young adult life in US society and
higher education; a commitment to developing student leaders who
are interculturally adept, ethically reflective, and spiritually
grounded global citizens; and a powerful commitment to diversity,
equity, inclusion, and justice.Responsibilities:
- Design effective outreach/hospitality/engagement approaches to
students, faculty, and staff within the Spiritual Advisor's own
religious/spiritual tradition.
- Advise student organization(s) serving the SA's 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 from one's own
tradition for spiritual guidance/care/counseling, while maintaining
respect for others' traditions.
- Be available as needed 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, Thursday afternoons 1-3pm).
- With the Executive Director of the Center, work to build
bridges of communication and cooperation with the Spiritual
Advisor's specific religious/spiritual tradition locally,
nationally, and globally.
- Serve as a representative of the Spiritual Advisor's
religious/spiritual tradition in University forums, interfaith
services, events, conferences, and symposia.
- Where appropriate, coordinate services and ceremonies specific
to the Spiritual Advisor's religious/spiritual tradition, or
arrange for religious leadership to conduct services.
- Other duties as assigned.Selected Experience, Qualifications,
and Qualities:Openness; ability to incorporate what students desire
out of the Buddhist Group; a dialogue rather than solely
lecture-based approach to teaching; experience teaching/guiding
meditation; significant knowledge about Buddhist teachings and
practices; humility and ability to meet Buddhist and non-Buddhist
students "where they are"; ability to relate Buddhist teachings to
all interested students and to varied contexts; flexibility &
fluidity; international experience with some knowledge of different
forms of Buddhism, its variety of practices, historical
development, etc. desirable; experience in university setting
desirable; experience in meditation/retreat center settings
desirable; social engagement in the context of Buddhism.* The
position is part-time, hours to be determined, and could include
working in collaboration with other colleges and chaplaincy
settings. Spiritual Advisors are supervised by Alexander Levering
Kern, the Center's Executive Director and lead Spiritual Advisor
for the University.About Northeastern University:Founded in 1898,
Northeastern University is a global research university located in
the heart of Boston with a Global Campus Network extending from
London to Vancouver. For more information, visit
www.northeastern.edu.Northeastern University is an equal
opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly
diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and
celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an
inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group
relations and builds cohesion.All qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex,
sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law.
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