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June 2011 Archives KENRICK-GLENNON SEMINARY, Library Director (06/27/11) Library Director Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, MO Introduction: Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is seeking qualified applicants for an immediate opening as the Library Director. Kenrick-Glennon Seminary forms priests for the Catholic archdiocese of Saint Louis, MO and a number of other dioceses. The seminary has an undergraduate philosophy program (in collaboration with St. Louis University) and a graduate theology program offering M. Div. and M.A. degrees accredited by ATS and the Higher Learning Commission. The seminary recently completed a successful $60 million capital campaign and is currently updating and renova... more THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF PERTH, Director of Education (06/27/11) Responsible for educational strategy and initiatives throughout the Diocese, this exciting position offers a God-given opportunity for the appointee to shape the Church of tomorrow while attending to the needs of the Church and the world today. The Anglican Diocese of Perth is faithful to a Mission Plan entitled Daring to live God’s promises that identifies the priorities of Listening, Praying, Proclaiming, Worshipping and Serving, which are enhanced by Inspirational Leadership and Life Giving Systems and Structures. To further develop our work in encouraging vocation, forming clergy, and providing a wide range of Christian educational op... more WESLEY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Christian Formation and Practical Theology Faculty Member (06/15/11) Wesley Theological Seminary, a seminary of The United Methodist Church, seeks a faculty member for a tenure-track position in Christian Formation and Practical Theology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate: • Must possess a PhD degree with significant emphasis in Christian Formation. • May be ordained or lay but must demonstrate a deep involvement in the life of the church and its ministries. • Must be an effective teacher with potential to contribute to scholarship and leadership in this field. • Must be equipped to teach introductory classes in Christian formation and teaching. Strong candidate... more LUTHER SEMINARY, Faculty Position in Old Testament (06/14/11) Luther Seminary is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-eligible position in Old Testament studies. The position requires a commitment to theological education in the service of the local and global church. The ability and willingness to give theological leadership in a Lutheran seminary committed to the missional character of the Christian faith is essential. This entails ability for effective teaching, scholarly competence, and a commitment to publication and ongoing research. A Ph.D. or its equivalent in Old Testament or a related field is expected. Competence in teaching is essential and pastoral experience is desirable. ... more DE GRUYTER INC., Acquisitions Editor ‘Religion’ (06/09/11) We are currently seeking a full-time Acquisitions Editor ‘Religion’ for our US-office in Boston, starting at the earliest possible date. 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 thoroughly familiar with the field of Religious Studies, Theology and relate... more UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Assistant Professor - Chair of Catholic Studies (06/06/11) The University of Cincinnati invites applications by advanced assistant professors to fill the Ruth J. and Robert A. Conway Endowed Chair in Catholic Studies. The position will begin in the fall of 2012. The search committee welcomes applications from scholars in the field of Catholic Studies, with research and teaching interests in such areas as: anthropology, biblical studies, comparative religion, ethics, gender studies, history, literature, philosophy, political science, sociology, and theology. PhD or equivalent terminal degree is required, as well as evidence of scholarly excellence. The successful candidate is expected to engage in... more DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL, Dean (05/31/11) Duke University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Divinity School. The University seeks for its next Dean an intellectual leader who has a demonstrated commitment to scholarship and theological education for Christian ministry, an ability to articulate and implement a strategic plan consistent with the University’s overall strategic plan, the capacity to work collaboratively and creatively with faculty and administrative colleagues within the School as well as across the University, and the potential to be effective in fundraising and generating other kinds of supportive relationships. Especially the Dean mu... more UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA SYNOD OF VICTORIA & TASMANIA, Professor of Old Testament (05/30/11) UNITING CHURCH THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE CENTRE FOR THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY SYNOD OF VICTORIA AND TASMANIA Applications are invited for the position of PROFESSOR OF OLD TESTAMENT at the Uniting Church Theological College Melbourne The appointee will teach in the field of Old Testament Studies, enabling students of the Theological College and the United Faculty of Theology (an ecumenical Recognised Teaching Institution of the Melbourne College of Divinity) to explore the Old Testament, develop their knowledge and skill for interpreting its texts and to integrate their learning into their theology, preaching, teaching and pr... more UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA, Lecturer in Religious Studies (05/30/11) THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION Position Announcement: Lecturer in Religious Studies The Department of Philosophy and Religion of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a lecturer position in religious studies, with specialty in biblical studies, to begin August 1, 2011 with a possibility of renewal. An MA is required, although preference will be given to those with a doctorate degree in hand. Teaching experience is highly desirable. Please send a letter of application outlining teaching experience and research interests, transc... more UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, Lecturer in New Testament and Christian Origins (05/18/11) We are seeking an outstanding researcher/lecturer to join the Biblical Studies subject area in the School of Divinity. The candidate can be a specialist in any area of NT study, but applicants whose field is Pauline studies or the use of the Old Testament in the New are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to engage actively in research, teaching and administration and play a full part in the collegiate life of the Biblical Studies subject area and the School of Divinity. Candidates are expected to have a relevant doctoral degree, and to have demonstrable achievements in research, publication, a... more HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Ministry and Biblical Studies Faculty position (05/16/11) Hope International University is now accepting applications for a full-time Ministry and Biblical 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 and additional administrative responsibilities in the University’s Online Undergraduate Ministry Program, including the University’s School of Advanced Leadership Training (SALT) program. Requirements: Candidates must have an affiliation with the Restoration Movement Christian Churches/Church of Christ and an earned PhD with an em... more SAINT PAUL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY, Visiting Faculty in Native American Studies in Church and Society (05/16/11) Saint Paul School of Theology at Oklahoma City University invites applications for a two-year visiting faculty appointment in Native American Studies in Church and Society. The successful candidate will teach four courses each year, including a course in Native American Religious Traditions. Additional responsibilities involve assisting the seminary with the development of a program in Native American Studies in Church and Society. Expertise in Native American Studies required. Rank and theological discipline open. Ph.D. preferred; D.Min. or other advanced degrees considered. American Indian or Native Alaskan individuals a... more SOUTHEASTERN BIBLE COLLEGE, Philosophy Faculty Position (05/16/11) POSITION OVERVIEW The Department of Arts & Sciences at Southeastern Bible College invites applications for the full-time faculty position in Philosophy. The position will start August 1, 2011. Rank and salary will be determined by qualifications and experience. Southeastern Bible College is a four-year, coeducational, private Christian college that is denominationally unaffiliated and accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. The mission of the College is to produce graduates who are biblically grounded, spiritually mature, and culturally relevant. Please visit www.sebc.edu for information about the Co... more KING'S COLLEGE LONDON, Part Time Fixed Term Lecturer in Old Testament/Hebrew BIble (0.5 FTE) (05/09/11) Part Time Fixed Term Lecturer in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible (0.5 FTE) Department of Theology and Religious Studies, School of Arts & Humanities King’s College London King's College London seeks a 0.5 FTE Lecturer in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible to join a cutting-edge and highly motivated team in Biblical Studies with effect from 1 September 2011 until 31st August 2014. The successful candidate will teach two undergraduate courses in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and also one MA course. In addition, s/he will contribute to team-taught MA courses in Biblical Studies in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies and in Bibl... more GRAND RAPIDS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY, Old Testament Studies (05/06/11) FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES Grand Rapids Theological Seminary of Cornerstone University, a growing evangelical institution, invites applications and nominations of distinguished candidates for a tenure-track position in Old Testament Studies. The successful candidate will commence responsibilities in September 2012. Faculty rank and salary base are dependent upon educational and professional qualifications and experience. Qualifications: Candidates shall possess a research doctorate in Old Testament Studies, a Master of Divinity or related Master of Arts degree, teaching experience at ... more BOSWORTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY, LEXINGTON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Interim Library Director (04/11/11) Bosworth Memorial Library, Lexington Theological Seminary, Lexington, KY Introduction Lexington Theological Seminary is a mainline Protestant, ecumenical seminary affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Seminary has been a traditional, campus-based institution since 1865. In the fall of 2010, a new curriculum design was implemented and two-thirds of its classes are now conducted online. Bosworth Memorial Library has over 125,000 volumes in its monographic collection and over 63,000 volumes in its journal collection. Position Summary The Interim Library Director is a full time two year con... more CONCORDIA SEMINARY, Director of Library Services (04/11/11) Director of Library Services Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO Concordia Seminary, St. Louis is seeking qualified applicants for a full time Director of Library Services. The Seminary serves students and pastors of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod as well as general academic community, and equips individuals for ministry in the LCMS. It offers M.Div., STM, MA in Deaconess Studies, M.A., Ph.D. and D.Min degrees. Summary of Key Duties: Person will report directly to VP for Academic Affairs and will assume full responsibility for the operation of a fully functional theological library for resident, commuter and... more