Lecturer
in Old Testament and Ministry
Moore College is seeking expressions of
interest in a teaching position lecturing in Old Testament (Hebrew, Old
Testament text and theology) and Christian ministry.
The
College
Moore College is an evangelical theological
college based in Newtown, an inner-city suburb of Sydney. The College prepares
men and women for a lifetime of Christian ministry and mission through in-depth
biblical and theological training conducted in the context of a Christian
community. Its flagship course is 4 year full-time residential BD, but It
provides a range of full-time/part-time, face-to-face and distance courses,
from diploma to doctoral level, equipping students to love and serve God and
people. The College has a significant role in the life of the Anglican Diocese
of Sydney and many of its faculty are ordained Anglicans who are involved in
churches in the diocese as well as other diocesan organizations. Providing the
ministers for Anglican churches in Sydney, as well as pastors for other
denominations and Christian workers for other settings, the College has around
600 enrolled students. Additionally, each year around 5,000 students are
enrolled across the world studying by correspondence. Further information about
the College can be found on the website www.moore.edu.au
The
Position
A lecturer at Moore participates in the
College community primarily as a teacher and pastor, but is also involved in
research, academic administration and the life of the churches we serve.
Faculty members live alongside students on one of the College campuses and
model Christian discipleship as well as pastoring and mentoring them.
The successful candidate will have
- strong evangelical and reformed theological convictions consistent with the College’s published values
- a PhD or equivalent in the field of biblical studies (Old Testament)
- an ability to teach at a tertiary level within the fields of Old Testament (Hebrew, Old Testament texts, Old Testament theology) and Christian ministry
- proven personal and pastoral skills
- demonstrable research ability
The successful candidate will also be
ordained and/or able to be licensed by the Archbishop of Sydney to minister in
the Diocese of Sydney. Ideally they will be able to commence duties at the
commencement of first semester in 2016.
Teaching experience in undergraduate and/or
adult education contexts and previous pastoral ministry experience will be an
advantage.
Applications
will close 5 July 2015.
The College reserves the right not to make
an appointment should a suitable candidate not be found.
For further information on the position and
how to apply please email the People and Culture Manager at andrew.bardsley@moore.edu.au
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