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February 2011 Archives LUTHER COLLEGE, Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Religion (02/24/11) Luther College invites applications for a Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Religion, a one-year position beginning Fall 2011, with the possibility of renewal up to a term of three years. Ph.D./Th.D. preferred at time of appointment; exceptional ABDs will be considered (Instructor rank). Teaching experience required. Specialization in South Asian Religions or Science and Religion preferred with secondary ability to teach introductory Biblical Studies courses. We are seeking a candidate who complements our current faculty in interests and expertise. Full-time teaching load of three courses fall term, one course January t... more QUEENSLAND THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, Lecturer in Old Testament & Hebrew and Principal (02/22/11) QUEENSLAND THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Old Testament & Hebrew and the position of Principal. The positions are to commence January 2012. Queensland Theological College (QTC) is the training college of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland, and also provides high quality theological education to students from a number of other denominational traditions. QTC's aim is to provide training that faithfully applies the Word of God to the real world. We seek to do this as a real living Christian community, and as part of a wider Christian fellowship in Brisbane and our state of Queensland. 2011 is th... more AUSTIN PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Old Testament (02/18/11) Faculty Position in Old Testament Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary announces a tenure-track position in the area of Old Testament. This position includes teaching in all aspects of the Biblical Department course offerings, including courses in Hebrew and courses in all degree programs (MATS, MDiv, and DMin). While the curriculum is guided by historical methods and Reformed perspectives, a variety of methods and theological perspectives is valued. Faculty members are committed to educating and equipping individuals for ordained Christian ministry and other forms of Christian service. The PhD or its equivalent (either comple... more NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, Theology Professor (02/18/11) NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (NCU) invites applications for the position of full-time professor of Theology, to begin as early as the fall of 2011. Academic rank will depend on qualifications and experience, and the search will be held open until filled. A completed Ph.D. or the equivalent is expected, although uniquely qualified ABD candidates may be considered. The normal teaching load at NCU is 24 undergraduate (semester) credits per year. The successful candidate will have, or be willing and able to obtain, ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God or the Church of God in Christ, and he or she will join a team of fo... more AARHUS UNIVERSITET, FACULTY OF ARTS, Associate or Assistant Professor for Old Testament Studies (02/16/11) Subject to the availability of funding, the Section for Biblical Studies is seeking to make an appointment from 1 August 2011, or as soon as possible thereafter, to the post of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Old Testament. The associate professorship is a permanent position. The assistant professorship is a three-year further education position. Applicants must state whether they wish to be assessed in relation to the associate professorship or the assistant professorship. Candidates for an assistant professorship should be able to document research and teaching qualifications at the PhD or equivalent level. Candi... more FAREL REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Academic Dean (02/16/11) Farel Reformed Theological Seminary, a bilingual and confessional seminary in the Protestant tradition located in Montreal (Quebec), invites applications for the position of Academic Dean. The half-time position will begin 1 July 2011. The successful candidate will be fluent in French and English, administratively capable, in agreement with the vision and doctrinal commitment of the seminary, and able to teach at least one course per semester in Old Testament, New Testament, Historical Theology, or Systematic Theology in the seminary’s B.Th. programme. While applicants with earned doctorates are preferred, doctoral candidates are encourag... more CAREY THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, Professor of Bible (02/04/11) Carey Theological College invites nominations and applications for a faculty opening in Bible. This fulltime position entails teaching a range of biblical courses (Old and New Testament), research and service. The candidate will be expected to have a heart for teaching and the ability to interface with the academy and the church. Carey Theological College is an ATS-member graduate school located on the campus of the University of British Columbia and is affiliated with UBC and the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada. Carey Theological College offers Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation, and Doctor of Ministry degr... more 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 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 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 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