London School of Theology Vacancy

JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT

Reports to: The Principal

Job Summary:

London School of Theology is a world class institution which exists to serve the world wide church by educating individuals, equipping local churches and engaging in leading research. Over the last 12 months the School, under the leadership of its Principal and Executive Team, has developed a new strategic vision for 2019–2025.

This is a strategy for growth, consolidating LST’s position as the largest evangelical interdenominational theological college in Europe.

The Director of Communications and Engagement is a new role which will be key to the delivery of our ambitions for institutional growth. Key performance indicators include sustaining our growth in student numbers and improving our performance in fundraising from individual giving, charitable trusts and legacies.

We are seeking a creative individual who has experience of leading a team who will flourish whilst holding responsibility for developing new strategies for institutional growth. This new post carries overall responsibility for the two keys areas of Marketing, PR & Communications, and Engagement.

It is essential that the post holder leads and enables the two areas to work synergistically and that the Executive Team is kept fully appraised on all aspects of the areas of responsibility.

Application: Further information can be obtained from https://lst.ac.uk/career or the HR Officer, karen.minashi@lst.ac.uk 

Applicants should send the following to recruitment@lst.ac.uk as pdf documents attached to an email: (a) Covering letter of application, (b) Curriculum vitae and (c) List of four referees, one of whom is to be the applicant’s senior pastor. 

Applications close 0900 hours 10th September 2018 Interviews will be held on 21st September 2018 

 Training Administrator (Full-Time negotiable)

All Nations Christian College is a mission training college seeking to train and equip men and women for Christian ministry in all parts of the world.

We are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced student recruitment and training department administrator for the BA programme.

Role Overview

This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills in College/University administration. The role of Training Administrator of the BA course at All Nations needs someone who is able to respond to student enquiries with warmth, speed, discernment and accuracy. Since not all enquiries are factual, prayerful pastoral support of potential and actual students is a significant aspect of the role.  The position is important because the post holder will often be the first point of contact for enquirers and applicants and, therefore, represent the College to the outside world.  They will be responsible for all administrative tasks related to the undergraduate programme and wider College compliance tasks for which data detail is vital. 

The role includes all aspects of the admissions process, administering of student work and marks, using the college virtual learning environment (VLE), supporting academic meetings/committees/boards and taking responsibility for relations with compliance bodies.

The role sits in a friendly team and works closely with the other undergraduate Training Administrator as well as the Programme Director.

Application process

Please send your CV and a completed application form to hr@allnations.ac.uk. If you would like more information you can contact Shelagh Windsor-Richards, HR Manager, at the HR email address. The job specification can be downloaded from the link below and you can complete the application form online (or ask Shelagh to send a Word copy to you) if you wish to apply for the role. 

Closing date: Thursday 5^th July 2018  

All Nations Tutor in Anthropology & Cross Cultural Mission Studies

If your academic experience is within social and cultural anthropology and your spiritual calling is to Christian mission, then this may be the role for you.


All Nations Christian College is world renowned for effective cross-cultural training, equipping men and women involved in Christian missional life and work, locally and globally. We are a growing hub of agencies, contextualising our training tools in multiple languages and developing training hubs across Europe, Asia and Africa.


We are looking for a part time (0.5-0.8), qualified tutor in anthropology and cross-cultural mission studies. The successful candidate will have recent, extensive and relevant experience in cross-cultural/anthropological mission and cross-cultural mission and teaching experience in an academic context together with pastoral skills.


In the nature of the role, it is a genuine requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college.

Working conditions
Located: Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire
Hours of work: Part time (0.5-0.8 of full time – 18.75-30 hours per week)


Please contact Shelagh Windsor-Richards (HR Manager) s.windsor-richards@allnations.ac.uk for more information and an application form if you wish to apply for the role. The job description and application form can also be found on our website. Please also send your up to date CV.


Application closing date: 30 April 2018

Interview date: 08 May 2018


All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

All Nations Personal Development Lecturer/Tutor

If you want to add your natural people development and pastoral skills to your academic experience and if your spiritual calling is to Christian mission, then this unusual role is for you.


All Nations Christian College is world renowned for effective cross-cultural training, equipping men and women involved in Christian missional life and work, locally and globally. We are a growing hub of agencies, contextualising our training tools in multiple languages and developing training hubs across Europe, Asia and Africa.


We are looking for a part time (0.8), qualified tutor in personal development, personal growth, interpersonal skills, pastoral care as well as spiritual formation modules on some of our courses. The successful candidate will have recent, extensive and relevant experience in cross-cultural mission and teaching experience in an academic context together with exellent pastoral skills. This role will provide pastoral care, support and advice for students, and oversee the development and active use of their personal development plans.


In the nature of the role, it is a genuine requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college.

Working conditions
Located: Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire
Hours of work: Part time (0.8 of full time – 30 hours)

Please contact Shelagh Windsor-Richards (HR Manager) s.windsor-richards@allnations.ac.uk for more information and an application form if you wish to apply for the role. The job description and application form can also be found on our website. Please also send your up to date CV.


Application closing date: 30 April 2018

Interview date: 11 May 2018


All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Principal of Irish Bible Institute Vacancy

Position Summary

IBI is seeking to appoint a full-time Principal who will lead IBI into the next stage of its development.  The person appointed will be responsible for the overall running of IBI. The main areas of responsibility will be in the following areas:

1. Promotion & Fundraising.
2. Strategic Development.
3. Management & Administration.
4. Teaching

It is essential that the successful candidate whole-heartedly embraces the mission, vision and values of IBI.   This will mean, among other things, that they will have knowledge of the realities of ministry within the contemporary Irish context and will welcome and encourage the theological breadth and diversity that is part of IBI’s evangelical ethos.  The successful candidate will build effective working relationships with staff, students and supporters as well as with church leaders, missions and Christian organisations with whom IBI partners.

The Principal will be committed to the strategic growth of IBI, and must have proven ability to envision and execute change as part of a team.  They will also lead the promotion of IBI courses to prospective students and have the passion and drive to consolidate and grow funding streams.   

The ideal candidate will be appropriately skilled in administration, with the ability to prepare written materials for the Board and IBI supporters, and oversee all matters relating to staff, building and finances.   

Effective teaching and learning is a core value of IBI, and the Principal will be committed to IBI’s approach to theological education which engages head, heart and hands, combining academic rigour and applied learning.

The successful candidate will be required to confirm that they fully support IBI’s Doctrinal Statement and the aims and ethos of IBI and are committed to living in a manner consistent with these.

Download Information and Application for Principal. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities/Selection Criteria/Desirable requirements/Application Process

TRINITY THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, PERTH - LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN THEOLOGY

Trinity Theological College, Perth, invites applications and expressions of interest for the position of full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Theology and related areas (to begin July 2018 [negotiable]).

Trinity aims to equip people so that their ministries and lives will be shaped by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In order to teach and model such a ministry, applicants for this position will evidence a mature Christian faith and Christ-like character, along with a pastoral heart. They will also have clear reformed, evangelical convictions, including a commitment to expository preaching and biblical theology. Previous employment in church or mission contexts, ability to teach and serve in a tertiary environment, and strong preaching and ministry gifts are also expected. Academic qualifications for this position will include an MDiv (or equivalent) and a PhD with relevant specialization (Reformation studies an advantage). Candidates with less experience or who are currently in a PhD program are also encouraged to apply. Duties of this appointment will include: teaching, pastoral oversight and care of students, some research supervision, and full participation in the life and ministry of the College.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest demonstrating suitability, together with a curriculum vitae and the names of four relevant referees (including current pastor) via email to principalpa@ttc.wa.edu.au marked “Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Theology”. Questions about this position may be sent to the same email address.

Applications/nominations will be reviewed from 10 November 2017. For further information about the College please see our website (https://www.ttc.wa.edu.au/). Trinity is an affiliated college of the Australian College of Theology (https://www.actheology.edu.au/).

One Mission Society

One Mission Society Opportunities

Do you have a passion for teaching and a love for students who are hungry to learn?

One Mission Society have the following opportunities:-

Seminary Professor - Brazil (https://onemissionsociety.org/go/seminary-professor-brazil)

Seminary Professor - Mexico (https://onemissionsociety.org/go/seminary-professors-mexico)

Seminary Professor - Colombia (https://onemissionsociety.org/go/seminary-professor-colombia)

Seminary Professor - Haiti (https://onemissionsociety.org/go/seminary-professor-haiti)

Seminary Professor - Mozambique (https://onemissionsociety.org/go/seminary-professor-mozambique)

Seminary Director - Mozambique https://onemissionsociety.org/go/seminary-director-mozambique

English Professor - South Korea https://onemissionsociety.org/go/english-professor-south-korea

Librarian - https://onemissionsociety.org/go/librarian-multiple-countries

Please contact Matthew I. Ayars for further details at matt@ebshaiti.org 

• Provost - Nigeria (West Africa Theological Seminary)
• Seminary Professor - South Pacific: Minister part-time in one of two seminaries in the South Pacific. Work alongside OMS-related church pastors and their wives in an encouraging/challenging/coaching role.

Hospitality and Facilities Assistant Vacancy, Tyndale House

HOSPITALITY AND FACILITIES ASSISTANT, TYNDALE HOUSE, CAMBRIDGE

Tyndale House, Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic person with a track record of supporting outstanding customer service along with experience of helping to maintain a safe and appealing environment for staff, visitors and residents.

This role offers a great opportunity to use your enthusiasm for customer service and professional expertise to work with the Buildings, Hospitality and Facilities Administrator to:  

• help build and support a culture of high standards alongside offering warm and friendly hospitality  
• be proactive about continuous improvement based on feedback from readers, residents and staff
• administer all aspects of visitor administration
• action maintenance requests as required
• ensure compliance with Health and Safety, environmental management and other statutory legislation
• organise conferences and events
• occasional out of hours call-out for emergencies  

The successful candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills, previous experience in a similar role in either hospitality or facilities or both, be highly motivated, and organised with great attention to detail. They will have the ability to work as part of a team and relate well with staff, trustees and the general public. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential.

Closing date:  12pm on Friday 1^st September 2017

Job Description [pdf]

Application Process: To apply please send your CV and a letter application for the attention of Anna Stevens to hr@tyndalehouse.com

Teaching Opportunities in Nigeria - SIM

Teaching Opportunities in Nigeria. 

Serving in Mission (SIM) Nigeria is seeking teachers, short-term or long-tem, to serve in the colleges with which SIM is associated. For details please check the following link http://simnigeria.org/t-e-opportunities/ Minimum  qualification MA Please note: these are not salaried positions

For further information please contact Grant Birks: Grant.Birks@sim.org or John Hunt: John.Hunt@sim.org. Thank you. John Hunt, SIM Nigeria Acting Director

Library Assistant (Part-Time: Monday & Friday)

Tyndale House is a world class research library and service to readers and staff. An enthusiastic, friendly and well organised person, with an interest in the Bible and Biblical Studies, is sought to help maintain and develop an outstanding library service for readers, supporting the wider ministry of Tyndale House.

The role involves helping with the day-to-day administration of the library and services to readers and being responsible for assisting with the processing, shelving and conservation of the books, and in serving the needs of readers and staff.

The successful candidate will be an excellent team player who also welcomes the opportunity to work independently with minimal supervision. He/she will be flexible, able to carry out a wide range of tasks quickly and accurately, and enjoy working in the context of an international community of scholars. Training as required will be given.

For further details click here

Salary: £8.50 per hour

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: pa@tyndale.cam.ac.uk

Closing Date for Applications Friday 3 March 2017

Gospel Training Post At Johannesburg Bible College

The Johannesburg Bible College is looking for a trainer to help us further our vision of equipping and inspiring men and women for Bible teaching ministries. As a college we run a one-year classroom based course that trains pastors, apprentices and church members to understand God’s Word and effectively communicate it to others. Our training is based at two campuses in Johannesburg and Soweto, and we have sister works in Zimbabwe and Malawi. We also train in a number of other locations as the needs and opportunities arise.

Our student body is diverse. Some students come from extremely disadvantaged backgrounds, others are wealthy; some have degrees, others never finished school; some come from small churches, others from churches of 1000s; some have been Christians for years, others are new to the faith. We typically train students from a range of countries across Africa. Teaching them is enjoyable, challenging and stimulating.

This ministry at JBC requires a range of commitments, convictions and abilities, including:
• Commitment to the growth in depth of the church in sub Saharan Africa
• Evangelical and Reformed in theological convictions,
• Commitment to the development of dynamic expository teaching within the local church
• Some experience of teaching core Christian beliefs and Biblical exegesis to others
• Completed the Cornhill Training Course or similar
• A degree in theology
• Commitment to living a godly and prayerful life
• Ability to work with people from a variety of theological and cultural backgrounds
• Flexibility to meet the varied demands of the role and the particular challenges of ministry in
South Africa

The candidate will be part of our vibrant team and involved in teaching a variety of courses on different campuses. They may be required to travel occasionally elsewhere in Africa, and help in the shaping of how the college grows. The college would seek to use all skills that a successful candidate could offer to enable the work of the college and the candidates own ministry to thrive.

The candidate will be expected to be self-funded and to commit to JBC for at least three years.

More information on JBC, along with student testimonies, can be found on our website: www.jbc.org.za

If you are interested please email the principal, Nat Schluter on jbc@schluter.info or info@jbc.org.za

Research Associate in Old Testament

Tyndale House is seeking to recruit a post-doctoral Research Associate for a 24 month post funded through the Museum of the Bible. The purpose of Tyndale House is to foster biblical scholarship in service of the church and the postholder is required to subscribe to the core beliefs and ethos of the charity.

The main activities of the post are:

1) Research on Tyndale House projects, especially
    a. studying Old Testament personal names
    b. the grammatical alignment of modern language Bible translations with the Hebrew text.
2) Editorial work on the Tyndale Bulletin
3) Development of the research profile of the postholder
4) Spiritual mentoring and involvement in the promotion of Christian scholarship

The postholder is expected to have

• a completed PhD in Old Testament or a closely related area
• an excellent knowledge of Classical Hebrew and ability to read Ugaritic, Old and Imperial Aramaic and transliterated Akkadian
• high reading competence in two of the following languages: French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, or Russian

Salary: Competitive rates of pay apply

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 1 March 2017

For further details write to Anna Stevens (pa@tyndale.cam.ac.uk) or click here

Professor of Systematic Theology 

Union Theological College, 108 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JT

·         £40,125 – £48,884 per annum

·         Closes 24 February 2017

To design and develop the curriculum in the area of Systematic Theology as part of the Department of Systematic Theology & Church History, and to provide research-led teaching in keeping with the theological position of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

• Union Theological College is the denominational college of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and a constituent college of the Institute of Theology at Queen’s University, Belfast. The successful applicant will hold a PhD in Systematic Theology, be an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, or eligible to become such, and have 2 years’ experience of pastoral ministry in a Christian congregation, previous experience of teaching in an academic or educational environment, a record of research and publications in the area of Systematic Theology and an informed understanding of the main theological issues affecting the contemporary Christian Church.

The successful applicant will contribute to the work of the College in the training of students for ordained ministry in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, be a recognised teacher within the University’s Institute of Theology and engage in on-going academic research and publication.

The post will commence on 1st September 2017.

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Applications Packs are available with full details of the post and may be obtained from the Personnel Department, Assembly Buildings, 2-10 Fisherwick Place, Belfast BT1 6DW. 

Telephone: +44 (0)28 9041 7255. Email: personnel@presbyterianireland.org

Applications should be returned to the Personnel Department, not later than 4pm on Friday, 24th February 2017.

- See more here

MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE INC Job Opportunity - Research Projects Coordinator 

Beginning 01 August 2017, the research projects coordinator of the Scholars Initiative, located in Oklahoma City, OK, will coordinate with the executive and associate director to plan, implement and support collaborative work on innovative research projects, which advance the museum’s commitment to “invite all people to engage with the Bible through … scholarly pursuits.” In particular, the programming of the Scholar’s Initiative fosters research projects in which scholars include outstanding students in rigorous research projects relating to the languages and material culture of the New Testament and Hebrew scriptures.

The Scholars Initiative has previously organized collaborative research projects on Greek papyri from the Roman era, Dead Sea Scroll fragments and Medieval Latin manuscripts. Most recently, projects exploring the nature of the Old Greek tradition of the Psalter and the Greek minuscule tradition of the Pauline Corpus have been developed, with programs on Syriac patristic t...

View full job description at: 

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/at-app-viewjob.php?clientkey=F666776AD3276A0244778019FF175A83&jobcode=6520&jpt=

Museum of the Bible
7507 SW 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
museumoftheBible.org

LONDON SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

OLD TESTAMENT LECTURER or SENIOR LECTURER 

Role Description

Summary

•  Responsible to the Academic Dean.
•  Levels 4, 5, 6 and 7 lecturing, tutoring and pastoral care of students, setting and marking assessments and examinations, research supervision for the Master and Doctoral programmes, and publishing peer reviewed research.

Requirements

•   The post holder must possess a PhD in Old Testament, be able to teach Hebrew at introductory and advanced levels, and preferably have supervised a doctoral student to completion. 
•  The successful candidate will have a proven track record and an ongoing, viable programme of research.
•   Lecturing experience and/or a qualification in lecturing at Higher Education level are desirable.
• The person appointed will be a practising Christian, with ongoing active service in a local church, who is in full sympathy with the doctrinal basis of the School.

Lecturing

• Lecturing includes both day time lectures, and occasional evening classes and conferences.

Tutoring

•   The conduct of tutorials and seminars.
•   Tutorial responsibilities, either as personal or group tutor.
•   Pastoral care of students.

Marking and Exams

•   The marking and second marking of assignments within the agreed time scale.
•   Setting and marking exam scripts, exam invigilation and attendance at examiners’ meetings.

Career Development

•   Further study and personal development: study day, conferences, continuing education and training.
•   Sabbatical leave is not automatic but arranged with the Academic Dean after the submission of a satisfactory proposal for its use. 

General

•   Chapel: full participation in the chapels and prayer groups, including leading
• and speaking on occasions.
•   Student applications: preliminary or formal interviews of prospective students.
•   Committees: attendance and active participation at the Academic Board, Programme Boards of Study, 
• and other School committees as required.
•   Attendance at School events such as Graduation Day and the Laing Lecture.
•   Any other reasonable duties as required by the Academic Dean.

Terms and Conditions

•   Salary:        £34,597
•   Hours:        This is a full-time post, i.e. 35 hours per week minimum 
•   Holidays:      27 days per year
•   Pension:      Eligible to join the LST Pension Scheme
•   Probationary Period:    One academic year
•   Notice Period:      One academic term minimum
•   Start:        The job is expected to begin 1 September 2016. 

Application

•   Further information can be obtained from the Academic Dean: graham.twelftree@lst.ac.uk
•   Applicants should send the following to the Academic Dean as pdf documents attached to an email:
• (a) Covering letter of application, 
• (b) Curriculum vitae and 
• (c) List of four referees, one of whom is to be the applicant’s senior pastor.
•   Applications close Friday, 5.00 pm, 29 July 2016.

June 2016

Tutor in Old Testament - Spurgeon’s College

Tutor in Old Testament

Spurgeon’s College is committed to providing Christ-centred, biblically- rooted training in discipleship for the practice of mission and ministry.

The College is looking to recruit a Tutor in Old Testament, as our current tutor is retiring in the summer.

The applicant will teach on our undergraduate and post graduate programmes, take a key role in developing and shaping future Christian leaders and will have the opportunity to engage regularly in writing and research.

The candidate will be expected to participate fully in the life of the College community.

It is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a Christian.

The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd June at noon

Interviews will be held on Monday 13th June.

Please go to the following link for more information: http://www.spurgeons.ac.uk/jobs

Research Projects Coordinator of the Scholars Initiative, located in Oklahoma City, USA

Research Projects Coordinator

Beginning 01 August 2016, the Research Projects Coordinator of the Scholars Initiative, located in Oklahoma City, Ok, will coordinate with the executive and associate director to plan, implement and support collaborative work on innovative research projects, which advance the museum's commitment to  invite all people to engage with the Bible through … scholarly pursuits.  In particular, the programming of the Scholar's Initiative fosters research projects in which scholars include outstanding students in rigorous research projects relating to the languages and material culture of the New Testament and Hebrew scriptures.

The Scholars Initiative has previously organized collaborative research projects on Greek papyri from the Roman era, Dead Sea Scroll fragments and Medieval Latin manuscripts.  Most recently, projects exploring the nature of the Old Greek tradition of the Psalter and the Greek minuscule tradition of the Pauline Corpus have been developed, with programs on Syriac patristics texts and the Lollard movement currently in active development.  Where appropriate, participating scholars will publish their findings within a Brill series dedicated to the artifacts and research interests of the Museum of the Bible.

Education/Experience

• Doctoral degree from a research university
• Facility in Greek and Hebrew
• Demonstrated commitment to scholarly publication
• Academic specialization in biblical languages and material culture

Duties

• Significant travel to support relevant programs and events
• Researching, planning, launching and working on collaborative research projects
• Support program alumni within the Logos Fellows network by planning annual events and coordinating various resources including scholarships, books and networking opportunities
• Collaborate with various other departments within the museum (esp. Curation and Development) in order to represent the scholarly character of the institution
• The employee will support the mission and goals of MOTB and the Scholars Initiative in all ways as assigned

Skills preferred

• Reading ability in secondary ancient languages (esp. Akkadian, Aramaic, Hittite, Sumerian, North Western Semitic dialects)
• Research profile in Ancient Near Eastern languages and archeology
• Affinity to scholarly digital tools
• Spoken fluency in a modern foreign language
• Effective strategies for communicating in writing, via video conferencing and face-to-face
• Experience with event planning and coordination

Pay and benefits are competitive.  Candidates may submit a cover letter and CV by email to Mrs Molly McCloud, manager of human resources.  The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Michael Holmes, executive director of the Scholars Initiative.  Please provide contact details for three references.   References and further materials will be requested from shortlisted candidates.  Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to Dr. Christian Askeland.

Union Theological College, Belfast: LECTURER IN BIBLICAL STUDIES, LECTURER IN HISTORICAL THEOLOGY

Union Theological College

LECTURER IN BIBLICAL STUDIES

LECTURER IN HISTORICAL THEOLOGY

(For 3 years in the first instance)

Salary Scale: £26,992 - £32,470 per annum

Union Theological College is the denominational college of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and a constituent college of the Institute of Theology at Queen’s University, Belfast. The successful applicants will hold a PhD in a relevant area, have 2 years’ experience of leadership in a Christian congregation or para-church organisation, a personal Christian faith, and be committed to working within the Christian ethos and doctrinal framework of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. They will contribute to the work of the College in the training of students for ordained ministry in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and be a recognised teacher within the University’s Institute of Theology. Both posts will commence on 1st September 2016.

Application Packs may be obtained from the Personnel Department, Assembly Buildings, Fisherwick Place, Belfast BT1 6DW  Tel: 028 90 417255, email: personnel@presbyterianireland.org Recruitment information may be viewed at www.presbyterianireland.org and information about the College may be viewed at www.union.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 pm on Friday 29 April 2016.

Research Fellow, University of St Andrews - School of Divinity

Please do go to the following link to take you to the advert for:

Research Fellow at University of  St Andrew's, Scotland

Dom Hélder Câmara chair in Contextual Biblical Interpretation

0.5 fte


The Dom Hélder Câmara Chair in Contextual Biblical Interpretation
The interpretation of canonical texts in intersectional processes of meaning making is central to the manner in which societies imagine themselves and discern a way towards their own improvement. Such interpretation of the Christian Scriptures is a key aspect of the legacy of Dom Hélder Câmara. Studying such practices of interpretation recognizes the various socio-economic, socio-cultural, ideological, and religious factors that shape traditions and practices of interpretation and, therefore, employs a combination of empirical, historical, exegetical, and theological methods. Emphatically intercultural in its outlook, such research and teaching analyses reading practices of “real readers” in a variety of contexts both abroad and in the Netherlands. The chair continues a long-standing tradition of research and teaching in transformative interpretation of canonical texts in the Christian tradition and ensures the use and further development of existing intellectual capital at this faculty, as well as its societal valorization. The chair will have a specialization in New Testament studies and will be co-director of the Centre for Bible and Contexts. In that role, the professor will also coordinate the program Bridging Gaps, which enables non-Western students to further their studies in the fall term each year.

Tasks and Requirements
The profile of the chair and the required qualifications can be obtained from the secretary to the chair of the selection advice committee ms D. Roeleveld (bestuurssecretariaat.the@vu.nl).

Further particulars
 More info at: http://www.vu.nl/nl/werken-bij-de-vu/vacatures/2016/16040.aspx

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS by the Fragmentarium fellowship 2016 Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen
Fragmentarium is an international digital research laboratory for medieval manuscript fragments, which collaborates with about 15 major European and American libraries. This international scholarly network will enable libraries, collectors, researchers and students to upload medieval manuscript fragments and to describe, transcribe and assemble them online.

The grant will allow a scholar (postdoctoral candidate) to spend a period of minimum two to three months in St. Gallen, with the goal of carrying out a case study on the biblical fragments preserved at the Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen.


See more at: http://www.hsozkult.de/grant/id/stipendien-12563

Position as post-doctoral fellow in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible exegesis, at Uppsala University, Sweden

For information, and full text of the announcement, please use this link:

http://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=77034

Director of Taught Programmes

Cambridge Theological Federation

Location:	Cambridge
Salary:	£50,000 per annum, pro-rata.
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Contract / Temporary

 

Placed on:	5th October 2015
Closes:	30th October 2015

The Cambridge Theological Federation seeks to appoint a Director of Taught Programmes for its undergraduate and postgraduate taught awards.   

This is a new and strategic post. 

Working closely with the Registrar and a dedicated and experienced support team in the Office of the Registrar, the Director of Taught Programmes will lead the strategic development of the Federation’s suite of taught programmes. 

She/he will be responsible for overseeing the academic quality of the taught programmes, and liaising with the Directors of Studies, Stream Leaders and Module Leaders/Paper Coordinators to ensure quality in teaching and learning. The Director may also contribute to marketing and social media strategy and implementation. She/he will ensure compliance with programme regulations and oversee assessment and moderation arrangements. The key responsibility of the post is to oversee quality assurance of teaching and learning within the taught programmes. There are no line management responsibilities associated with this role.

The Director of Taught Programmes will contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the Federation’s Teaching and Learning Strategy.  She/he will collaborate on opportunities for the strategic development of the curriculum or other appropriate areas of activity and contribute to the development of such ideas. 

Reporting to the Chair of the Curriculum Committee, the Director of Taught Programmes will be a member of the Federation’s Management Committee.

The post is offered at 0.4FTE.  

The funds for this post are available initially for three years. 

The successful applicant will work from the Federation’s offices at The Bounds, Westminster College.

Additional teaching work may be available outside the terms of this contract at the Federation’s prevailing rates.

The Cambridge Theological Federation is an ecumenical partnership, with over 300 students studying a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate awards.  Founded in 1972 and originally a partnership of three colleges, with a focus on preparing students for ordained ministry, the Federation now draws students from a wide range of backgrounds. Together the nine institutions of the Federation (Anglican, Methodist, Orthodox, Roman Catholic, United Reformed, ecumenical, and inter-faith) provide a richly diverse inter-denominational and inter-faith setting for teaching, learning and research.

The Federation’s focus on adult learners means that learning is collaborative, student-centred and flexible. There are over 60 teaching staff, skilled in research and committed to the development of teaching and learning (including distance learning). The awards are administered by the Office of the Registrar, which is overseen by a Management Committee consisting of the principals of each of the member institutions. 

The Federation works with the University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University and Durham University to deliver a range of degrees and courses in theology at all HE levels.

The post is available from 1^st January, 2016

The Federation values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The Federation has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further particulars are available from ctfreg@hermes.cam.ac.uk. 

To apply for this post, please submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role, and the names of two referees. 

Applications should be made in writing to: The Rev’d Dr Jane Leach. President. The Cambridge Theological Federation, The Bounds, Westminster College, Lady Margaret Road, Cambridge, CB3 0BJ

Applications should be received by 30th October, 2015 at 12:00 noon.