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January 2011 Archives DE GRUYTER, Acquisitions Editor ‘Religious Studies/Theology’ (01/28/11) De Gruyter Publishers is currently seeking a full-time Acquisitions Editor ‘Religious Studies/Theology’ for our US-office in Boston, starting by April 1, 2011 or upon negotiations a later date may be possible. Responsibilities include assisting in the implementation and development of the existing publishing plans (consisting of books, journals, and electronic products) and the acquisition of new manuscripts and other products for publication. The Acquisitions Editor will report to the Editorial Director in Berlin and will be supported by an Assistant Editor within the editorial office in the US. The successful applicant must be thoroug... more ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY, Associate/Full Professor and Department Chair, Systematic Theology (01/25/11) St. Bonaventure University, Department of Theology, is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in Systematic Theology with primary competence in the Catholic theological tradition beginning in August 2011. The position will be filled at the Associate or Full Professor level. The successful candidate should be prepared to serve as department chair for at least three years after appointment in order to direct the implementation of a recent program review process, and should be open to continuing as chair beyond that term. The position will also include a responsibility to develop and nurture collaborative relations with the Univer... more ST. PATRICK'S SEMINARY & UNIVERSITY, Director of the Library (01/25/11) Director of the Library, The Gellert Library St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, Menlo Park, CA Introduction St. Patrick’s Seminary & University is the Roman Catholic seminary of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The Gellert Library houses the McKeon Collection of over 100,000 volumes of books and 15,000 volumes of periodicals and media, as well as the Shumate Collection of California and Western America and complementary works. For more information, please see website: http://www.stpatricksseminary.org/library/chapels/archives/carl-gellert-a-celia-berta-gellert-foundation-memorial-library.html Position Summary... more ALLIANCE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Assistant/Associate/Professor in Theology and Church History (01/24/11) Alliance Theological Seminary (ATS) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Professor position in Theology and Church History. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach adult-learners in areas related to Systematic and Biblical Theology and Church History at the graduate level at the Rockland Campus location of ATS. The candidate will advise students and oversee directed studies as appropriate. Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in Theology and have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and commitment to service. Ministry experience is highly valued as is interdisciplinary teaching competency (... more WESTMINSTER THEOLOGICAL CENTRE, Full-time Lecturer in New Testament Studies (01/21/11) Westminster Theological Centre is a new school formed in 2006 in Central London (now based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK) that is experiencing significant growth in student numbers as it rolls out a new form of theological education across the UK and further afield in partnership with the New Wine Network, a movement of over 1,000 church leaders and their churches. WTC invites applications for a new full-time position of Lecturer in New Testament. WTC delivers BA, Graduate Diploma, Foundation Degree and MA qualifications. The lecturer will be expected to teach modules in NT and related subjects, to supervise research and contribute to th... more DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Catholic Studies, Open Rank (01/20/11) In order to broaden and deepen its commitment to Catholic scholarship and teaching, DePaul University’s Department of Catholic Studies intends to hire a new full-time tenure-track faculty member, with the appointment to begin in Autumn 2011. Rank is open. All research specialties are welcome, but we have a special interest in candidates with expertise in, and ability to teach Catholic Studies undergraduate courses in these fields: philosophy; Scripture; spirituality; liturgy and sacraments; aesthetics and modern art history. DePaul is the nation's largest Catholic university in the United States, noted for its diverse student body and comm... more UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies (01/14/11) The University of Detroit Mercy Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biblical Studies at the Assistant Professor rank to begin in August, 2011. Responsibilities include teaching Religious Studies courses in the core curriculum as well as courses for the Religious Studies major and Master of Arts program, scholarship and service to the department, college and university. Teaching load includes 6 courses per year (3/3) with the possibility of summer supplemental teaching appointments. Salary competitive. Required: Ph.D. in Biblical Studies (ABDs also considered). Area of Specializati... more LUTHER SEMINARY, Director of Library Services (01/12/11) Director of Library Services Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota Introduction Luther Seminary, a graduate theological institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, invites applications and nominations for an innovative leader to serve as Director of Library Services. Position Summary The Director of Library Services at Luther Seminary provides vision and leadership in bringing library resources and services to support the educational processes and overall strategic plan of the seminary; provides effective leadership for the library staff; develops and manages the library's collections; and f... more TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Head of Technical Services (01/12/11) Head of Technical Services Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL Trinity International University (which includes Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Trinity College, and Trinity Graduate School), an institution of higher education of the Evangelical Free Church of America invites applications for the full-time position of Head of Technical Services of the James E. Rolfing Memorial Library. Position Summary: The Head of Technical Services Librarian provides visionary leadership for the library’s Technical Services Department; supervises, mentors, and equips full-time Technical Services staff; manages departmen... more STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Humanities Fellowship (01/11/11) INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES AND STRUCTURED LIBERAL EDUCATION Stanford University is now accepting applications for 8-10 fellowships and 1-2 lecturers for 2010-11 Fellowships and Lecturer positions are open to scholars in all humanistic disciplines and areas of specialization, who will have filed for their Ph.D. degree no later than June 30, 2011. To meet the needs of the IHUM curriculum, IHUM especially seeks candidates from the fields of American studies (history, politics), archeology, classics, comparative literature, European history, new media, philosophy, poetry, religious studies and Slavic studies. IHUM Post-doct... more LEE UNIVERSITY, Old Testament Faculty (01/07/11) The Department of Theology of Lee University announces an opening for a tenure track faculty member in Old Testament, beginning August 1, 2011. Applicants must have completed the Ph.D. degree in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible by the time of appointment and be prepared to teach at the undergraduate level with some teaching also expected at the graduate level. Teaching experience is highly valued. Lee University is a Christian liberal arts institution in the Pentecostal tradition affiliated with the Church of God, Cleveland, TN. In accord with this context, faculty candidates may expect to teach in an environment that embraces the int... more BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies (01/03/11) The Department of Theology at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Biblical Studies to begin August 2011. Teaching responsibilities include introductory classes in theology, upper level undergraduate courses in biblical studies and theology, and contributions to the Master of Arts in Spirituality program. A Ph.D. is expected by August 2011. The successful candidate will support the mission of the Department of Theology, which is rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal... more HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, Professor of Theology/Director of School of Theology (12/27/10) Houston Baptist University seeks two full-time faculty to join the School of Theology in 2011 and two full-time in 2012 who have expertise in any of the following areas: Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Biblical Theology, and Biblical Languages. The successful candidate will be able to teach select courses in the liberal arts core curriculum, upper-level courses in the Christianity major and minor, and courses in the Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Master of Biblical Languages program. The successful candidate must have a PhD or ThD from an accredited university or seminary by August 2011 and demonstrate enthusiasm for ou... more HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, Professor-Postdoctoral Research (12/27/10) Houston Baptist University seeks two postdoctoral scholars to join the School of Theology in 2011 and two more in 2012 who have experience and conduct research in Pauline Theology. Scholars will participate in a new Pauline Theology Seminar and will have substantial involvement in establishing the goals of the seminar for projects related to Pauline Theology research and publication. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: enthusiasm for Pauline Theology research, experience with collaborative discussion, and familiarity with the current issues related to the "New Perspective" in Pauline scholarship. There will be some limi... more THE TIKVAH CENTER FOR LAW & JEWISH CIVILIZATION AT NYU SCHOOL OF LAW, THE 2011–2012 NYU TIKVAH SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM (12/24/10) The Tikvah Center for Law & Jewish Civilization at NYU School of Law is now accepting applications for the Post-Doctoral and Visiting Doctoral Tikvah Scholar-in-Residence Program for the academic year 2011–2012. The Center also accepts applications from recent J.D. Graduates. The Program is directed at outstanding graduate students and young scholars interested in spending a year researching, writing, and learning in the company of some of the best scholars in the field of Law & Jewish Civilization. They will be part of the Tikvah Scholars group which also includes the very finest students at NYU School of Law and the NYU... more THE TIKVAH CENTER FOR LAW & JEWISH CIVILIZATION AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, THE 2011–2012 NYU TIKVAH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (12/24/10) The Tikvah Center for Law & Jewish Civilization at New York University School of Law is now accepting applications for the Tikvah Fellowship Program for the academic year 2011–2012. The Program is directed at the very finest scholars and educators who engage in legal, moral, normative, and existential issues pertaining to Law & Jewish Civilization. Non-educators such as school principals and rashei yeshivot are also welcome to apply. The Center’s Directors are Professor Moshe Halbertal and Professor J.H.H. Weiler. Two categories of Fellowships are available: “At-Large” and “Thematic.” The Annual Theme for 2011–2012 will ... more DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Catholic Studies, Open Rank (12/23/10) In order to broaden and deepen its commitment to Catholic scholarship and teaching, DePaul University’s Department of Catholic Studies intends to hire a new full-time tenure-track faculty member, with the appointment to begin in Autumn 2011. Rank is open. All research specialties are welcome, but we have a special interest in candidates with expertise in, and ability to teach Catholic Studies undergraduate courses in these fields: philosophy; Scripture; spirituality; liturgy and sacraments; aesthetics and modern art history. DePaul is the nation's largest Catholic university in the United States, noted for its diverse student body an... more UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (12/22/10) The Department of Philosophy and Religion of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies whose scholarly field is the History of Christianity and its Scriptures. This is a three-year term appointment beginning August 1, 2011. Applicants must have completed the PhD, and should have knowledge of the relevant language(s) and demonstrate strong research and teaching potential. Teaching duties are two courses each semester. Salary is competitive. The successful candidate will be expected to develop public programming, and will have enhanced funding for travel and research... more PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM, Sacred Scripture (12/21/10) Sacred Scripture Position Available (Old Testament Specialization Required) The Pontifical College Josephinum is seeking to hire a full-time faculty member in Sacred Scripture, with primary responsibilities in Old Testament, beginning in the Fall of 2011. The appointment will be to the School of Theology faculty, though the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to teach undergraduates as needed. A terminal degree in Sacred Scripture or Biblical Studies is required, with a doctorate preferred. The ideal candidate should have either a licentiate or an ecclesiastical doctorate or a doctorate from a faculty recognized by the Hol... more WILLIAM JESSUP UNIVERSITY, Multiple Faculty Positions Available (12/16/10) With record enrollment for the Fall 2010 semester and growing at record pace, William Jessup University, nestled in Rocklin, California, is currently seeking qualified individuals to fulfill specific faculty needs starting in January 2011. We are looking for faculty to fill positions in the following departments: Bible, History, Psychology, Public Policy, and Business. At William Jessup University, a Christian Liberal Arts education affords students the opportunity to understand and appreciate the wider world as well as the inner world of the human person. Underlying all subjects and disciplines is our passion to help student... more REGENT UNIVERSITY, Assistant/Associate Professor of Theology (12/09/10) Regent University’s School of Divinity invites applications and nominations for a tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The appointment involves responsibility for teaching, advising, and research in the field of theology. PhD required; university or seminary teaching experience is desirable; a track record of scholarly contribution is desirable; ministerial credentials with a denomination, sending agency, local church, or church network are preferred. For more job details visit www.regent.edu/jobs. Complete and submit the online application at https://www.regent.edu/admin/hr/faculty_app.cfm... more RHODES COLLEGE, Visiting Assistant Professor of New Testament/Early Christianity (12/09/10) RHODES COLLEGE, Department of Religious Studies, announces a one-year sabbatical replacement position as a Visiting Assistant Professor in New Testament/Early Christianity beginning August, 2011. The teaching load is six courses per year. The successful candidate will teach courses in biblical studies as part of the Life: Then and Now program, including the first course in the introductory sequence, Religious Studies 101: The Bible: Texts and Contexts. He or she will also be expected to teach in the first year of Rhodes' interdisciplinary humanities program (The Search for Values in Light of Western History and Religion) as well as in upper-l... more BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY, Faculty position in Biblical Studies (12/07/10) Biblical Studies: Bluffton University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position beginning fall 2011. Ph.D. required; ABD considered. Specialization in Old or New Testament. The successful candidate must also have teaching proficiency in a biblical language. Secondary competency in one or more of the following areas is also desirable: women’s/gender studies, peace and conflict studies, global Christianity and/or theology and race. Demonstration of commitment to the Anabaptist-Mennonite, peace church tradition of Bluffton University. Teach introductory biblical studies courses in an innovative general education program, and ad... more LOUISVILLE PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (12/02/10) Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is seeking a professor for a tenure track position in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament who has both a heart for teaching and a vibrant and critical love for the Church to sustain him or her in helping students prepare for all the tasks of Christian ministry. A Ph.D. or comparable degree is required. A theological school of the Presbyterian Church (USA) that is informed by the Reformed tradition, Louisville Seminary is committed to the ecumenical church and to being a multicultural and anti‐racist community of theological scholarship and learning. We are seeking a colleague who shares this commitment a... more LOUISVILLE PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Theology (12/02/10) Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is seeking a professor for a tenure track position in Constructive Theology who has both a heart for teaching and a vibrant and critical love for the Church to sustain him or her in helping students prepare for all the tasks of Christian ministry. A Ph.D. or comparable degree is required. A theological school of the Presbyterian Church (USA) that is informed by the Reformed tradition, Louisville Seminary is committed to the ecumenical church and to being a multicultural and anti‐racist community of theological scholarship and learning. We are seeking a colleague who shares this commitment and ca... more HIRAM COLLEGE, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and College Chaplain (11/26/10) Hiram College, a nonsectarian liberal arts institution, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Religious Studies to begin in Fall 2011. The successful candidate will also serve as College Chaplain. Qualifications include a Ph.D. and ordination. Responsibilities include teaching four courses per year in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and Religious Ethics, and duties associated with chaplaincy. The successful candidate will be expected to design courses in his/her area of specialization, supporting both the College’s general education program and the departmental major, and to fulfill institutio... more UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, Holder of the Bornblum Chair of Excellence in Judaic Studies (11/19/10) The Office of Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Memphis invites applications and nominations for the endowed Bornblum Chair of Excellence in Judaic Studies/Director, Judaic Studies Program. The Judaic Studies program has three faculty, an active research program, thriving community relationships, and an interdisciplinary undergraduate education program (see http://www.memphis.edu/jdst/courses.htm for a list of course offerings). The Judaic Studies curriculum provides students with knowledge of Judaica and prepares them for careers in Jewish education, Jewish community service, and graduate studies, reflecting interdisciplinary pe... more HURON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, Hebrew Bible & Ancient Near-Eastern Language & LIterature (11/11/10) Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near-Eastern Language and Literature The Faculty of Theology at Huron University College, an independent and historically Anglican liberal arts institution affiliated with the University of Western Ontario and an affiliate member of the Toronto School of Theology, invites applications for an appointment, pending board approval, in Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near-Eastern Language and Literature with competency to teach in our undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The appointment will be made at the rank of either the Assistant or Associate level. The terms of the appointment as either probationary (... more UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies (10/11/10) The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in Biblical Studies, beginning Fall 2011. The position is open to applicants in all fields of Hebrew Biblical Studies including, but not limited to, textual studies, archaeology, philology and linguistics, Ancient Near Eastern literatures and cultures, religious studies, and literary studies. The primary appointment will be in Jewish Studies; a secondary appointment in a department corresponding to the area of expertise is possible, as appropriate. Prospective candidates should demonstrate a firm commitment... more