Chaplain to Military-affiliated Students (Remote - Part time)
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Job no: 494452
Work type: Faculty (Part Time or Adjunct)
Location: Remote (within United States)
Categories: Adjunct Faculty
Job Title: Chaplain to Military-affiliated Students (Remote - Part time)
Unit: National & Global
Campus Location: Online/Remote
Summary of Position: The Chaplain to Military-affiliated students is an up to 36 hour per month position in which the chaplain serves as spiritual support to IWU’s online military-affiliated students (MAS). This is accomplished in two ways: proactively calling on MAS and responding to incoming spiritual support requests.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in ministry (e.g. Christian Religion, Christian Ministries, Ministerial Education). • Ordination or Ministerial License in an approved evangelical denomination with Wesleyan-Arminian theological tradition/basis. • Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Experience
• At least two (2) years of hands-on ministerial experience with adults. • At least four (4) years of U.S. Armed Forces military service.
Required Skills
• Strong computer skills. • Strong attention to details. • Strong verbal communication skills, particularly over telephone. • Familiarity with online higher education. • Strong understanding of military life—both active duty and veteran. • Ability to provide biblically based counsel AND military-specific counsel to military-affiliated students (veterans, active duty, spouses, dependents).
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity . We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth . We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 05 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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