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February 2013 Archives NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies (02/28/13) this line is bold=Description of Position Northwest Nazarene University is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty member (Assistant Professor in Biblical Studies), preferably in New Testament, to begin the Fall of 2014. This position includes teaching a variety of courses (general education courses in biblical studies, online masters courses in New Testament or biblical studies, other possible courses in Greek and New Testament exegesis according to one’s expertise), along with other faculty duties within the University and the School of Theology and Christian Ministries. General compensation and benefits are outlined in the posit... more CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, Clinical Assistant Professor (02/27/13) Clinical Assistant Professor School of Theology and Religious Studies – Biblical Studies and First Year Experience The Catholic University of America invites applications for a clinical assistant position in biblical studies in its School of Theology and Religious Studies beginning the fall semester of 2013. The area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate must be prepared to teach undergraduate-level coursework in both Testaments, and the First Year Experience course “Faith Seeking Understanding.” The teaching load is 4/4. The candidate must possess a Ph.D. S.T.D., or S.S.D. by September 2013. Please email... more UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Sundet Family Chair in New Testament and Christian Studies (02/27/13) Sundet Family Chair in New Testament and Christian Studies Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for the Sundet Family Chair in New Testament and Christian Studies. The Sundet Family Chair in New Testament and Christian Studies will bring national renown to Religious Studies at the University of Minnesota, and enrichment to the Christian community and to the community at large. The Sundet Fa... more DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Assistant Professor, Catholicism and Literature or Biblical Studies (02/21/13) Position in Catholicism and Literature or Biblical Studies In order to broaden and deepen its commitment to Catholic scholarship and teaching, DePaul University intends to make a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level for the academic year 2013-2014. For this position we seek someone with expertise either in Catholicism and Literature or in contemporary Catholic biblical scholarship. 1. Catholicism and Literature We welcome applications from persons whose research and teaching engage Catholicism and literature broadly construed; we are open to scholars focusing on American literature, comparative/peop... more DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Visiting Assistant Professor (02/21/13) In order to broaden and deepen its commitment to Catholic scholarship and teaching, DePaul University intends to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor for the academic year 2013-2014. The non-renewable one-year appointment will be made in the university's interdisciplinary Department of Catholic Studies with an affiliate membership in the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology. Applicants should have a dissertation that explores some aspect of global Catholicism and the dialogue of cultures. A successful applicant will have completed a doctoral dissertation within the last six years and will be expected to be able to tea... more MOBIA - MUSEUM OF BIBLICAL ART, Director, Museum of Biblical Art (02/20/13) Opportunity Resources, Inc. is conducting the search for the next Director of MOBIA, the Museum of Biblical Art in New York City. MOBIA is a non-collecting museum whose mission is to explore the social, religious and historical content of art inspired by the Old and New Testament in Jewish and Christian traditions through exhibitions, publications and public and education programs. Visit www.mobia.org for more information about MOBIA and its mission. Since its opening in 2005, MOBIA has presented over 30 highly acclaimed exhibitions as wide-ranging as the Bible’s influence has been: from modern American folk art to Medieval illuminated man... more PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, New Testament Tenured Full Professor (02/14/13) Qualified candidates are invited to apply for a tenured position as full Professor of New Testament within the Department of Biblical Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary, a seminary in the Reformed theological tradition. Review of applications in this expedited search will begin on March 15. Employment will begin on July 1, 2013. The person selected for this position is expected to be a scholar of recognized stature who is equipped to teach students preparing for Christian ministry in its various forms, and to teach and supervise doctoral students in New Testament. This normally entails an M.Div. or its equivalent from an accredited... more PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, New Testament Tenure-Track Position (02/14/13) Qualified candidates are invited to apply for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in New Testament within the Department of Biblical Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary, a seminary in the Reformed theological tradition. Review of applications in this expedited search will begin on March 15. Employment will begin on July 1, 2013. The person selected for this position is expected to teach students preparing for Christian ministry in its various forms, and have academic training and experience appropriate for teaching New Testament at the graduate theological level. This normally entails an M.Div. or its equiva... more ETEACHER GROUP, Biblical Hebrew Teacher - Spanish or Portuguese speaker (02/13/13) Job Description: Teaching Biblical Hebrew Online from home. 55 minute synchronic group lessons. Part time position. Job Requirements: • 2-3 academic years studying Biblical Hebrew. • BA in the following fields: Semitic Linguistics, Hebrew Language or Bible studies. • Background in Jewish studies. • Native Portuguese /Spanish /English speaker or at a teaching level. • MA in Bible studies - an advantage. • Experience in Hebrew teaching - an advantage. • Aramaic or Biblical Greek – an advantage. Please send your resume in English or Hebrew to Teachers.jobs@eteacherGroup.com Please stat position number: 7012 Only suitable a... more UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, Instructor (02/13/13) UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI Department of Philosophy and Religion invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure-track Instructor of Religion position with possibility of renewal for subsequent years. This position is housed in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the Oxford Campus, but teaching responsibilities are located at the DeSoto regional campus in Southaven, MS, just south of Memphis, Tennessee. A successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand or be ABD when the position begins in August 2013. Candidates must be able to teach courses in Biblical Studies, including Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and Introduct... more UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, Instructor in New Testament Greek (02/05/13) The Faculty of Theology and Religion proposes to appoint an Instructor in New Testament Greek. The post is fixed-term for three years. The successful candidate will have gained at least a Master’s degree relevant to the teaching of New Testament Greek, have excellent command of Biblical and Koine Greek, be fluent in English and be able to demonstrate a commitment to dynamic and effective language teaching. The Instructor will be expected to give on average between 12 and 14 hours of instruction in every week of the University’s full term (there are three terms, and the ‘full term’ period within each term is eight weeks) and to undertake... more MARIAN UNIVERSITY, Tenure Track Moral Theology Faculty (02/04/13) Marian University, a Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, seeks candidates to fill a full-time tenure track position in Theology to begin August 2013. The successful candidate is expected to teach a 4-4 load that includes courses in introduction to theology, moral issues, Catholic fundamental moral theology, Asian Religions. Areas of specialization: either Catholic Moral Theology or Catholic Theology of World Religions; with additional background in the alternative area or some other general undergraduate Theology area. Candidate must be able to teach and mentor undergraduate students taking courses to fulfill general educatio... more CAREY THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, President (01/30/13) Carey www.carey-edu.ca invites applications for a full-time position as President. The President leads a team of three senior executives to nurture a community of faith, learning and service among Carey’s family of ministries. These branches include Carey Theological College, a degree-granting graduate school, and Carey Institute, which provides spiritual development and equipping for individuals and churches. Carey also hosts students and visitors at Carey Centre, its beautiful, modern residential facility. Carey is located on the stunning University of British Columbia Campus in Vancouver, BC. Reporting to a policy governance boar... more UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, Full-Time Lecturer in Classics (01/22/13) Full-Time Lecturer, Classics Department of Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures University of Kentucky -- The Division of Classics in the Department of Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a Full-Time Lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in Greek, Latin, and areas in Classical Civilization, broadly defined to include Late Antiquity and the Classical Tradition. Ph.D. in Classics is preferred, but Ph.D.'s in closely related fields of History or Religion will also be considered. Teaching load is normally 4 courses a semester. The succe... more JEFFERSON CENTER, U. OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Religious Thought (01/14/13) The Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in religious thought, beginning August 2013. The appointment will be for one year with a possible renewal for a second year. The Thomas Jefferson Center is an interdisciplinary center for the teaching of the great books. Our academic program is centered on a 6-course certificate in Core Texts and Ideas, including courses in literature, philosophy, political philosophy, and religious thought. The fellow will teach one course each semester, including one section of our introductory course “The... more ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Professor of Systematic Theology and Wesley Studies (01/10/13) Asbury Theological Seminary's Florida-Dunnam campus in Orlando announces a position for a Professor of Systematic Theology and Wesley Studies commencing July 1, 2013. The initial appointment is for three years, renewable, tenure-track. Rank is open. Consonant with the Seminary’s commitment to distance learning, the person hired in this position will be expected to offer at least one course per year in the Extended Learning Program. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. or comparable degree in Christian theology and have demonstrated competence or promise in classroom instruction and scholarly research. Asbury Theological Seminary is a co... more COLGATE ROCHESTER CROZER DIVINITY SCHOOL, Assistant Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins (01/09/13) Assistant Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in New Testament and Christian Origins at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should be competent to teach introductory courses in New Testament studies as well as advanced courses in New Testament Christian Origins theology, exegesis and Greek. Appointment to begin August 1, 2013. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in New Testament. We are seeking a colleague with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, an active resea... more LUTHER SEMINARY, Director of Contextual Learning (01/09/13) Luther Seminary is seeking a Director of Contextual Learning to fulfill its commitment to preparing leaders for the apostolic mission of the Church in the 21st century. Candidates should be committed to the missionary character of the Christian faith and to educating evangelical public leaders to minister within a variety of contexts, congregations, and theological traditions. The director will provide theological leadership in assisting students, faculty, and support staff in effective development and integration of contextual learning throughout the curriculum. Go to www.luthersem.edu/employment to read position details and applica... more LUTHER COLLEGE, Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Religion (Biblical Studies) (01/08/13) Luther College invites applications for a Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Religion (Biblical Studies), a one-year position beginning Fall 2013, 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 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 enriches our current faculty’s interests and expe... more FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, Speaker's Lectureship in Biblical Studies, 2013-14 (01/07/13) The Electors propose to appoint a lecturer to hold office for one year from 1 October 2013. The lecturer is required to deliver not less than six lectures in the year of his/her lectureship, on a subject concerned with biblical studies. The stipend will be drawn from the net income of the fund, which is expected to be in the region of £3,500. Closing date for applications: 1 March 2013. The Electors will be glad to receive both applications and nominations of suitable lecturers. To apply, please send a statement of the subject of the lectures proposed (not more than 300 words), to: elizabeth.macallister@theology.ox.ac.uk by th... more PALMER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF EASTERN UNIVERSITY, Dean, Palmer Theological Seminary (12/20/12) Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University invites applications for the position of Dean of the Seminary. http://www.palmerseminary.edu/about/dean_search/index.html The new Dean will lead an outstanding, diverse, and dedicated faculty and staff who together pursue Palmer’s mission of “the whole gospel for the whole world through whole persons.” Palmer embodies this mission by combing academic excellence and prophetic service with a commitment to global outreach and underserved communities. The Seminary seeks a distinguished senior scholar who will sustain and embody this long tradition while leading the school into the new an... more UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA/ HERBERT D. KATZ CENTER FOR ADVANCED JUDAIC STUDIES, Director, Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies (12/17/12) DIRECTOR, HERBERT D. KATZ CENTER FOR ADVANCED JUDAIC STUDIES The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the position of Director of the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, to commence on July 1, 2014. The Katz Center is devoted to post-doctoral research on Jewish civilization in all its manifestations. We seek a senior scholar who is widely conversant in all areas of Judaic Studies, with outstanding leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining the Center’s high standards of academic excellence. He or she should possess a distinguished publication record, st... more