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March 2011 Archives LEXINGTON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, President (03/30/11) The Board of Trustees and Search Committee at Lexington Theological Seminary (LTS) seek nominations and applications for President of the Seminary. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The LTS president must be a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who will bring vision, energy, and an entrepreneurial spirit to our innovative approach to the theological education of men and women preparing for congregational ministry in a wide variety of denominations. The president will share the Seminary’s commitment to being a more diverse and inclusive institution. In addition, the... more VIRGINA UNION UNIVERSITY, Christian Education Faculty Position (03/22/11) VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology Richmond, Virginia 23220 FACULTY POSITION IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Virginia Union University is a predominately African-American institution, which equips persons for service within particular contexts. The University seeks to provide in the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology professional training for Christian ministers, characterized by high standards of scholarship in the basic academic disciplines, moral and spiritual growth, and competence for ministry in a variety of cult... more GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, New Testament Professor (03/16/11) The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church (www.gts.edu) invites qualified candidates to apply for a position in New Testament to start no later than the fall of 2012. We would also like to hire an interim appointment in New Testament for the academic year 2011-2012. Specialization in Pauline and Johannine materials would be optimal and a familiarity with modern critical methods of interpretation and teaching Greek are essential. Rank will be determined according to qualifications and experience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Th.D., evidence of effective teaching ability, service to the church, and a good publishing recor... more FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, Post-Doctoral Fellowship in New Testament & Early Christianity (03/15/11) Post-Doctoral Position in New Testament and Early Christianity The Department of Theology of Fordham University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship in New Testament and Early Christianity beginning in the fall, 2011. The appointment is for one year, with potential renewal for an additional year. A completed dissertation at the time of application is required. Applicants should be competent to teach undergraduate introductory courses, as well as graduate seminars. We are especially interested in candidates who can offer instruction in relevant languages (e.g., Coptic). Teaching load is 3/3 (semesters). Candida... more PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM, Sacred Scripture Postion (03/14/11) 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 LANCASTER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, President (03/08/11) The Board of Trustees of Lancaster Theological Seminary (LTS) invites applications for the position of president. The successful candidate will be a person of faith and integrity with the capacity to articulate and enhance the seminary’s mission, values, and vision; generate and manage resources to meet the seminary’s needs; enhance the sense of community on campus; and be a visible presence within the wider community. Building upon the school’s roots in the German Reformed tradition, and now the United Church of Christ (UCC), LTS is committed to diversity in all aspects of institutional life. The seminary serves a broad ecumenical consti... more AUSTIN PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Technical Services Librarian (03/07/11) Technical Services Librarian Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, TX (posted 3/1/11) Introduction: Austin Seminary is a graduate-level professional school of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) offering the Master of Arts (Theological Studies), Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry degrees. The school and The University of Texas at Austin offer a dual degree program in social work, the MDiv/MSSW. Duties: The Technical Services Librarian creates and loads bibliographic, item and authority records. This person manages and implements the integrated library system and is the liaison with the IL... more LUTHER SEMINARY, Associate Dean for First Theological Degree Programs (03/07/11) Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applications and nominations for an administrator with expertise in theological education to serve as the Associate Dean for First Theological Degree Programs, beginning July 1, 2011. The Associate Dean will work with the VP for Academic Affairs, as well as faculty, staff, and students to support effective teaching and learning in the first theological degree (MA, MSM and MDiv), dual degree (MA/MSW), certificate, and TEEM (Theological Education for Emerging Ministries) curricula. While this position is primarily administrative, the Associate Dean will also serve on the faculty and teach. The su... more UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion (03/04/11) UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, CEDAR FALLS, IA is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion, a two-year term position, beginning August 22, 2011. Area of specialization: biblical studies. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in Bible, Religions of the World (a liberal arts core course), and an introductory course in Islam. Four courses per semester. Ph.D. or equivalent required by time of appointment. Application should include a detailed letter of application, cv, additional evidence of excellence in teaching (teaching philosophy, sample syllabi or assignments, course evaluations), and 3 letters of recommendation. The... more PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship in Old Testament (03/03/11) Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship in Old Testament Princeton Theological Seminary Qualified women and men are invited to apply for a full-time Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship in Old Testament. The purpose of this Teaching Fellowship is to provide instruction within a strong biblical studies program grounded in the biblical languages on both Master of Divinity and Ph.D. levels. The successful candidate will provide instruction in Hebrew and at least one additional Semitic language, as well as other courses appropriate to the curriculum. The appointee will also have the opportunity to develop skills in teaching, course planning and syllab... more ETEACHER LTD, Campus & Teacher Recruitment Manager (03/01/11) eTeacher is looking for German, Spanish, Portuguese & French speaking Biblical Hebrew teachers with high teaching abilities who are willing to work Online. eTeacher established the http://eteacherbiblical.com/ program, providing structured courses to students from all over the world. eTeacher also offers Biblical Hebrew courses accredited by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The program is headed by Dr. Ohad Cohen of the Hebrew University, an award winning teacher and scholar in the field of Biblical Hebrew and eTeacher’s Classical Hebrew Director. _____Job Description • Teaching Biblical Hebrew in groups through the inter... more 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 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 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 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