University of Rochester·Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey
Provide spiritual and religious care to patients, families, and staff through assessments, care plans, and supportive presence. Participate in a 12-month accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program involving peer review and supervisory evaluation.
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Department: 500012 Chaplaincy Services-SMH
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range: UR URG 103
$37,400.00 - $52,500.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
• This is a 12-month educational program. Chaplain Resident evaluations are conducted four times a year at the end of each unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and written by the ACPE Certified Educator who is conducting the unit (10 weeks). The evaluation is confidential, kept on file in the Chaplaincy Services Department’s office and will only be released on written permission by the Chaplain Resident. Upon successful completion of this full-time CPE Residency program, students will receive 3 units of ACPE credit.
Minimum education & experience
The Chaplain Resident must have a Bachelor’s Degree, enrolled in seminary, or hold Masters from seminary, or equivalent.
Experience in human services or ministry, preferably in a congregation or clinical setting, is preferred.
Must be open to working with persons of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and either current enrollment in or a Master's degree from a seminary or equivalent. Experience in ministry or human services is preferred, along with an openness to diverse religious backgrounds.
Market context
Chaplain resident positions in New Jersey are typically tied to hospitals and other healthcare settings that need spiritual care support for patients, families, and staff. Competition often centers on candidates with a bachelor’s degree, seminary training or enrollment, ministry or human services experience, and comfort serving people from diverse religious backgrounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show pastoral experience, interfaith sensitivity, and readiness for clinical settings.