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February 2012 Archives BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE, Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion - Non-Tenure Track (02/24/12) Bridgewater College seeks an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion for a full-time, non-tenure track position, beginning August 2012, to be renewed annually by mutual consent. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in religion, including introductory courses in biblical studies (especially introduction to the New Testament). The candidate will teach upper-level undergraduate courses in religion, including biblical interpretation, and may be asked to teach a freshmen orientation course that introduces students to the liberal arts. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, continue... more PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL CENTRE, Lecturer in Biblical Studies (Old Testament) (02/23/12) After thirty-three years of faithful service, the Reverend Doctor John Davies has indicated his intention to retire at the end of 2012. The Presbyterian Theological Centre, Sydney, invites applications from suitably qualified persons to be appointed to its full-time lecturing staff. The person appointed will lecture and supervise research in the areas of Biblical Studies, with an emphasis on Old Testament, and such other duties from time to time as the Principal may determine. Applicants should hold (or be in the final stages of) a research Master’s degree or higher in Old Testament. Preference may be given to candidates who have experienc... more ASSUMPTION COLLEGE, Assoicate Professor of Theology (02/21/12) The Theology Department at Assumption College invites applications for a full-time position at the associate professor level with responsibilities as Department Chair to begin in the fall of 2012. In addition to the foundational role the Theology Department has within the College’s curriculum, it also supports a modest number of majors and minors. The successful candidate will be expected to shepherd the department through a comprehensive review of its program, the design of an assessment plan and the development of its faculty. Responsibilities include teaching at the various levels of the theology program. Applicants must already have t... more THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, Lecturer in Bible and Contemporary Culture and Society (02/20/12) The Department of Biblical Studies, wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Bible and Contemporary Culture and Society. This is an ideal opportunity for a scholar with an outstanding publication record and excellent teaching ability to join one of the major centres for biblical scholarship in the United Kingdom. The internationally acclaimed Department of Biblical Studies leads the field in interrogating the biblical literature and its diverse legacies in both the context of the ancient world and in relation to contemporary society and culture. The University of Sheffield has been named UK University of the Year in the 2011 Times Higher Educatio... more INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, New Testament Studies (02/03/12) International Christian University (ICU) invites applications at the Associate Professor level or above (entry-level or above) in the field of New Testament Studies and related fields to join our Department of Philosophy and Religion. Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in the area of New Testament Studies and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in New Testament Studies, New Testament Greek, and general education courses, such as Introduction to Christianity, in the College of Liberal Arts and Graduate School each year. He or she will also be involved in camp... more BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT RICHMOND, Dean of the Faculty (02/02/12) Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Faculty. Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond is a distinctively Baptist seminary operating within the context of an ecumenical consortium. It seeks to provide advanced theological education and training for effective leadership in the various ministries of the church for those men and women who are called and committed to Christian ministry. Founded in Greenville, SC at the annual meeting of the Alliance of Baptists in March, 1989, the seminary opened for classes in September 1991 with 32 students. This year BTSR will ... more ST. PATRICK'S SEMINARY AND UNIVERSITY, Librarian (01/26/12) Introduction: St. Patrick's Seminary and University Library in Menlo Park, California (www.stpatricksseminary.org) seeks a 30 to 35 hour per week librarian to provide cataloging, interlibrary loan and book processing services, as well as occasional reference and instruction in library use. The library staff is highly service oriented and proactive and our new librarian should be flexible, cooperative, and able to work well with library patrons with a wide range of research capabilities and needs. Position Summary: Here are some of the job responsibilities and skills: •Perform original and or copy-enhanced cataloging for incoming b... more TRINITY SCHOOL FOR MINISTRY, Faculty Position in New Testament (01/24/12) Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA, an evangelical seminary in the Anglican tradition, is seeking a Professor with excellent teaching experience to teach courses in the New Testament and Greek, who will fit in with the evangelical Anglican ethos of the seminary. A doctorate in New Testament is required and the individual must be able to teach the full range of courses in New Testament as designed in a recent curriculum review. It is preferred that the candidate be of the Anglican/Episcopalian tradition. Ordination is also preferred but not essential. Applicants from the worldwide Anglican Communion are encouraged to appl... more FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Assistant Dean of African American Church Studies (01/18/12) Fuller Theological Seminary invites applications for Assistant Dean of African American Church Studies, tenure-track, faculty-administrative position, beginning September 2012. Requirements include: faith and lifestyle congruent with the mission of Fuller Seminary as expressed in the Statement of Faith and other statements and standards of the Seminary; PhD; expertise in a discipline within the School of Theology; experience and expertise in research and teaching, with publication record or promise thereof; administrative skills; MDiv (or equivalent); ordination and/or ministry experience in an African American Church. Both acad... more AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, San Diego Faculty/Director in Graduate School of Theology (01/16/12) Job Description: The primary responsibility is to serve as a full faculty member in the Graduate School of Theology. Secondly, give oversight, direction and leadership to the theological degree programs in the San Diego Regional Center. Applicants should have Wesleyan affinity, terminal degree in the field, (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Min.) with graduate teaching experience. This position requires networking abilities with broad vision, initiative, self-motivation, a team player and people person, with basic administrative skills and cultural competency. Pastoral experience is preferred. For more information please visit http://www.apu.edu/provost/... more LUTHER COLLEGE, Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor in Biblical Studies (01/16/12) Luther College invites applications for a Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Religion, a one-year position beginning Fall 2012, with the possibility of renewal up to a term of three years. Qualifications: Ph.D./Th.D. preferred at time of appointment; exceptional ABDs will be considered (Instructor rank). Teaching experience required. Specialization may be in Hebrew Bible or New Testament. The successful candidate will have enthusiasm to teach introductory biblical studies courses and other undergraduate courses in biblical studies and religion. We are seeking a candidate who complements our current faculty in interests and expert... more THE DIVINITY SCHOOL, DUKE UNIVERSITY, Director of the Library (01/16/12) Director of the Library The Divinity School, Duke University Duke University Divinity School seeks to make an appointment of the Director of the Library, a faculty position, effective July 1, 2012. We invite applications from (or nominations for) persons who have expertise in the management of theological libraries, especially those in university settings. The Director of the Library is responsible for the overall administration of the Divinity School Library and its staff, develops the library’s collection in all formats and languages, and leads the library’s efforts to contribute to the research and teaching of the sc... more HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Intercultural Studies Professor (01/10/12) Hope International University is now accepting applications for a full-time Intercultural Studies position at the level of Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor. Primary responsibilities will be teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the classroom and online environments. Requirements: Candidates must have an affiliation with the Restoration Movement Christian Churches/Church of Christ and an earned PhD with an emphasis in Intercultural Studies field from an accredited school; ABD candidates will be considered. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of teaching experience at the college level... more WHEATON COLLEGE, Armerding Chair of Biblical Studies (Old Testament) (12/15/11) Wheaton College seeks candidates for the Armerding Chair of Biblical Studies (Old Testament). The position is a full-time, tenure-track endowed chair appointment, which becomes available in August 2012. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., evidence of outstanding teaching, a track record of excellence in research and publication, and sufficient professional experience to warrant appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor. Specialization in the area of Old Testament studies is required. The person appointed will be expected to promote a deepened understanding of the authority of Scripture and doctrine of biblical inerra... more