Research Assistant (RA) for Chaplaincy Track

Semester: January and Spring 2027

Dates: January 10, 2027 – May 8, 2027

The Chaplaincy Track at Louisville Seminary seeks applicants for a Research Assistant for Spring 2027.  The RA assists in researching current trends in Chaplaincy in teaching, training, and career development. The RA supports syllabus development of the Introduction to Chaplaincy course and Colloquy possibilities. The RA also collaborates in visioning potential professional development opportunities include a certified trainings and Fall 2027 Chaplaincy Fair.

The ideal candidate:

• Is at least a second year LPTS student (if a transfer, has been a part of the LPTS community for at least one year).
• Practices embodied open, inclusive, and affirming intercultural practices in class and in the LPTS and global community.
• Has taken Pastoral Identity and Spiritual Care at LPTS or an equivalent pastoral/spiritual care class at a seminary.
• Has taken at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education in any setting (ACPE accredited site).

Eligible persons from all backgrounds are invited to apply. Inquiries should be made to Professor Amina McIntyre at amcintyre@lpts.edu by December 15, 2026.