Chaplain Educator

About the role

Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose to join our Chaplaincy Education team as a Chaplain Educator. This role plays a key role in advancing IU Health's Spiritual Care Education programs by providing clinical pastoral education and mentorship to students, interns, and residents across the health system. The Chaplain Educator collaborates with a highly respected faculty team to support innovative learning experiences, contribute to evolving accreditation initiatives, and help shape the next generation of spiritual care professionals.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about education, values learner development, and thrives in a forward-thinking environment committed to excellence in patient-centered spiritual care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as faculty educator for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programming for CPE interns, residents, and fellows.
• Deliver expert spiritual care for patients, their supporting community, and team members, while educating interns, residents, and fellows.
• Work collaboratively with CPE faculty in the planning and administration of Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) accredited educational programs.
• Provide spiritual care education for system-sponsored programming for community and internal publics as directed.
• Conduct Level I and Level II CPE programs as well as programming for Certified Educator Candidates under ACPE standards.

Requirements

• Master's of Divinity or equivalent from an accredited institution as certified by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• ACPE Certified Educator status.
• Must meet qualifications for Board Certification (APC, NACC, or NAJC).
• National Faculty preferred.

About Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, brings together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.