Lecturer in Biblical Studies – Old Testament
- Employer
- UNION THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
- Location
- Belfast (County) (GB)
- Salary
- £29,074 - £34,974 per annum
- Closing date
- 18 Jun 2021
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- Academic Discipline
- History, Philosophy & Theology, Arts & Humanities
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Lecturers / Assistant Professors
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Union Theological College
Union Theological College in Belfast is the denominational college of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. To help support the further development of the work of the College, we have the following opportunities for Lecturers to join our dedicated team:
Role Summary of Lecturers:
To contribute to the mission and vision of Union Theological College by providing high-quality teaching, as well as academic and pastoral support for students, and thereby to participate in the Christian ministry and mission of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Lecturer in Biblical Studies – Old Testament
3 Years initially
Salary £29,074 - £34,974 per annum
Essential Criteria:
- A PhD in Old Testament from a recognised University or academic institution
- The ability to teach Biblical Hebrew
Applicants for each role must also meet the following Essential criteria:
- Willingness to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
- Demonstrable evidence of being a reflexive practitioner in ministry, combining theology with practice
- 2 years’ experience of leadership in a Christian congregation or para-church organisation
- Proven administrative competence e.g. organisational skills, report writing, etc.
- Appropriate IT skills and experience
- A personal Christian faith, normally demonstrated by active membership of a Christian congregation (the essential nature of this post requires that the successful candidate be a Christian as provided for under excepted occupations in the Fair Employment Treatment (NI) Order 1998)
- Must evidence an understanding of, and commitment to, working within the Christian ethos and doctrinal framework of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
- Respectful of the diversity of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, including theological diversity
- Willing to be flexible in working arrangements and hours to suit the needs of the post
Application packs are available for download under “PCI jobs” at http://www.presbyterianireland.org/jobs (or by email personnel@presbyterianireland.org )
Information about the College may be viewed at www.union.ac.uk
We would particularly welcome applications from female applicants as this area is currently under represented.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 p.m. on Friday 18 June 2021
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