Position: NT Lecturer, Durham University

Durham University announces a search for Lecturer in New Testament for its Theology and Religious Studies Department.

According to the announcement, the "current post arises from the retirement of Dr William Telford, Senior Lecturer in New Testament, and applications are welcome from those with research expertise in any area of New Testament studies."

"Those who currently teach in the area include Professor John Barclay, Professor Francis Watson, and Dr Lutz Doering, while many other staff in the Department have cross-disciplinary research interests that relate to the New Testament. There is a weekly research seminar in New Testament, at which papers are presented by leading scholars from the UK and abroad as well as by members of staff and research postgraduates."

"The successful applicant will be expected to teach modules in New Testament at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, to supervise postgraduate research, to undertake outstanding research leading to publications of international significance, and to play a full part in the life of the department."

Closing date for the application: 12 November 2010.

NT Position: St John's Nottingham

Here's an announcement from St John's College, Nottingham.

St John's College, Nottingham: TUTOR IN NEW TESTAMENT

Due to a significant growth in student numbers, we wish to appoint a full-time lecturer in New Testament Studies from September 1, 2010.

St John’s stands in the evangelical and charismatic tradition within the Church of England, and is committed to innovative and participative learning for mission and ministry through flexible courses for ordinands, lay people and youth workers. It continues to develop training which is culturally sensitive, and is fully committed to the church's agenda on Mission-Shaped Church.

The lecturer will join this developing, research-active team and work with colleagues to deliver the teaching of New Testament studies, up to and including postgraduate level. The person appointed will either have already completed a relevant research degree or be nearing completion and, as a practising Christian sharing our core values, will take a full part in our worshipping, learning community, including leading a student formation group.

Applications are invited from lay or ordained persons.

Application pack from
Mr Spenser Turner,
St John’s College,
Chilwell Lane,
Bramcote,
Nottingham, NG9 3DS.
0115 925 1114
email: s.turner@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

Applications close: June 11, 2010

N T Wright Moving to St Andrews

The University of St Andrews announces the appointment of the Right Reverend Dr Nicholas Thomas Wright, presently the Bishop of Durham, to be Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity. According to the announcement, Professor Wright will take up post in the School of Divinity at St Andrews from September 1st 2010. Will there be a surge of postgraduate students in St Andrews?

Read the news announcement here and here.

NT Position: Sacred Heart School of Theology

Note the following position available:

FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION IN NEW TESTAMENT AT SACRED HEART SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

Beginning in Fall Semester of August 2010 - decision on candidate to be made in April 2010.

Sacred Heart School of Theology invites applications for a full-time permanent position in New Testament. The starting date is Fall 2010.

Ph.D., S.S.D. or S.T.D. in Scripture and successful teaching experience preferred. Ability to teach some Hebrew Scripture as well as Greek preferred. Fluency in diverse contemporary hermeneutics and concern for Hispanic presence in US Church will weigh heavily.

Sacred Heart, in metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the largest Roman Catholic seminary specializing in priestly formation of men over 30 years of age. Applicants must support the seminary’s mission.

Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and evidence of successful teaching by March 29, 2010 to

Rev. Raúl Gómez-Ruiz, SDS, PhD,
Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Sacred Heart School of Theology,
PO Box 429,
Hales Corners WI 53130-0429
or to rgomez@shst.edu.

NT Position: Asbury Seminary

The following announcement highlights a NT faculty position at Asbury:


ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY announces a faculty position in New Testament, on its Wilmore Campus, commencing July 2011.

Asbury Theological Seminary is a confessional seminary in the Wesleyan tradition, and enthusiastic agreement with the Seminary’s confessional and ethos statements is essential. The initial appointment is for three years, renewable, tenure-track. Rank is open. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with considerable teaching experience and a strong publishing record.

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 must have completed the Ph.D. or comparable degree in New Testament.

Nominations, applications (letter, CV, and three letters of reference), or questions may be addressed to

Dr. David R. Bauer,
Dean, School of Biblical Interpretation and Proclamation,
Asbury Theological Seminary,
204 N. Lexington Avenue,
Wilmore,
KY 40390-1199.

Deadline for applications: 12:00am, September 19, 2010.

King's College: NT Position

The following announcement came through the BNTS E-list:

Lectureship in New Testament Studies with a Specialism in Second Temple Judaism
King's College London

King's College London seeks a Lecturer in New Testament Studies with a specialism in Second Temple Judaism to join a cutting-edge and highly motivated team in Biblical Studies with effect from 1 April 2011.

The successful candidate will research and teach New Testament Studies (especially in the area of Jesus and the Gospels) in its historical context within Second Temple Judaism. He or she will teach undergraduate courses in New Testament, especially in the area of Jesus and the Gospels, and areas of Second Temple Judaism such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. He or she will contribute to MA programmes in Biblical Studies and in Bible and Ministry, and will work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure that the Department attracts high quality students at both MA & PhD level and that the Department’s research output is of world-leading quality.

Candidates should have a PhD in New Testament Studies, Second Temple Judaism or early Christianity, with a research and publications record appropriate to the stage of their career. Experience of teaching the New Testament in its Second Temple context and of teaching aspects of Second Temple Judaism at both undergraduate and MA level is highly desirable, as well as supervision of postgraduate research, preferably at doctoral level.

The appointment will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, within the Grade 6 scale, currently £30,070 to £39,038 inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include an annual season ticket loan scheme and a final salary superannuation scheme.

Informal enquiries should be made to the Revd Professor Richard Burridge on 0207 848 2333 or email richard.burridge@kcl.ac.uk

Further details and application packs are available on the College’s website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively by emailing Human Resources at jcmbjobs@kcl.ac.uk All correspondence should clearly state the relevant job title and reference number A6/AAT/061/10 – LA.

Closing date: 8th April 2010

Interviews are scheduled for 10th May 2010.

Equality of opportunity is College policy

Sacred Heart School of Theology: NT Position

FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION IN NEW TESTAMENT.
Beginning in Fall Semester of August 2010 - decision on candidate to be made in April 2010.

Sacred Heart School of Theology invites applications for a full-time permanent position in New Testament. The starting date is Fall 2010. Ph.D., S.S.D. or S.T.D. in Scripture and successful teaching experience preferred. Ability to teach some Hebrew Scripture as well as Greek preferred. Fluency in diverse contemporary hermeneutics and concern for Hispanic presence in US Church will weigh heavily.

Sacred Heart, in metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the largest Roman Catholic seminary specializing in priestly formation of men over 30 years of age. Applicants must support the seminary’s mission.

Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and evidence of successful teaching by March 29, 2010 to

Rev. Raúl Gómez-Ruiz, SDS, PhD,
Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Sacred Heart School of Theology,
PO Box 429,
Hales Corners
WI 53130-0429
or to rgomez@shst.edu.

Liverpool Hope: Head of Dept of Theology

I have just been alerted concerning the following position available at Liverpool Hope University.

Head of Department of Theology, Philosophy and Religious Studies
(Professorial)
(Ref: 2ATRS200)

Liverpool Hope University, a liberal arts University with a unique ecumenical Christian foundation, has already achieved significant recognition in teaching and research. For example in the 2008 RAE the University submitted 14 FTE members of staff with 75% of the work submitted subsequently being graded at 2* or above, including some at the 4* level. There are over 40 research students in the department and previously completed PhDs have been published by, among others, Oxford University Press, Ashgate, Epworth and Paternoster. Teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level is central to our mission; student numbers are good and recruitment both in the subject and the University more widely is buoyant.

There is now an opportunity for an energetic, forward-thinking and academically distinguished scholar to join our University and take responsibility for the department of theology, philosophy and religious studies. We are looking for an exceptional candidate with an outstanding reputation to inspire, motivate and lead colleagues in their research and teaching. Candidates should have a sound record of research at an international level and an academic profile sufficient to enable them to hold the title of Professor. The department of Theology, Philosophy and Religious Studies is central to the University’s strategic development and we are investing significantly for the future. This is hence a key post that offers the opportunity to work with others to take the subject, Faculty and University forward.

While applications from candidates in any area of Christian Theology are invited, those whose area of expertise lies centrally within the fields of Biblical Studies (especially New Testament), Church History, Systematic Theology or Theological Ethics are particularly encouraged to apply.

For further information of the position, please click here.

For an informal and confidential discussion please contact

The Revd Professor Kenneth G.C. Newport
Pro Vice Chancellor
Liverpool Hope University
L16 9JD

0151 291 3242 (P.A.)

For an application form and further details:
tel: 0151 291 3661 (24 hrs)
e-mail: jobs@hope.ac.uk
http://www.hope.ac.uk/vacancies/welcome-from-vice-chancellor.html

Position at Pacific Lutheran University: Assistant Prof of NT

I have just been alerted of the following available position:

The Religion Department at Pacific Lutheran University announces a tenure-track assistant professorship in New Testament, beginning September 2010.

A Ph.D. is required for this position.

The Department seeks a candidate with a primary concentration in biblical hermeneutics, with special emphasis on biblical interpretation in a multi-faith context. Additional competencies expected in 1) Hebrew Bible or Greco-Roman religions and 2) critical methods.

Candidates must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduates and possess a coherent research agenda. The successful applicant will be expected to teach New Testament-related courses in both Christian Traditions and Global Religious Traditions lines of the Religion curriculum. Familiarity with Lutheran biblical hermeneutics and the Lutheran tradition of higher education is highly desired.

Teaching load: six courses per year.

PLU offers a challenging curriculum integrating the liberal arts and professional programs. A globally-focused university committed to building a diverse educational community, PLU enjoys a healthy and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send hard-copy Letter of interest, CV, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation by October 15, 2009, to:

Dr. Antonios Finitsis,
New Testament Search,
Religion Department,
Pacific Lutheran University,
Tacoma, WA 98447.

No electronic submissions. Pre-arranged interviews only at SBL annual meeting.

For online description, go to PLU Human Resources website.

Uppsala University: Position for Chair in NT Exegesis

I have just received news of the following appointment.

Uppsala University hereby declares the following position to be open for application:
Chair in New Testament Exegesis at the Department of Theology.
Starting January 1, 2010.

Job description:
Responsibility for research and education at the postgraduate level within the subject area of New Testament exegesis and development with the same area. Teaching and thesis supervision at the doctoral level, and advanced and undergraduate level which also may include interdisciplinary teaching. Individual research. Information concerning research and program development and participation in the planning of research projects. Planning (including attracting external funding), management of and participation in research projects.

Administrative assignments, including management assignments within the Department and Faculty of Theology and in other levels at Uppsala University may also occur.

Eligibility requirements:
Pursuant to the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (HF 4 c 5 §), an applicant is qualified for the position of Professor if he or she has demonstrated both scholarly accomplishments and teaching skills. Further, the Uppsala University Hiring Ordinance states that general eligibility for teaching posts includes the broad ability necessary to carry out the duties of the position in full. The University Ordinance requires further that, in order to be appointed Professor, an applicant must have demonstrated scholarly accomplishments through independent research work considerably greater than those required for the title of Associate Professor (Reader/Docent). Experience in planning and directing research projects will also be taken into account. The Ordinance also requires that, for appointment as Professor, the applicant must have demonstrated the teaching ability necessary for the post and furthermore, unless special circumstances obtain, must have completed a training program in college teaching relevant for teaching at the University. The appraisal of teaching skills covers the planning, execution and evaluation of teaching, as well as thesis supervision and
examination.

The ability to teach in Swedish or English is a requirement. A successful applicant without knowledge of Swedish will be expected to be able to teach and to take part in departmental meetings in Swedish within two years.

Assessment criteria:
In the appointment primary consideration will be given to academic competence and teaching skills, with special attention paid to academic competence, including the ability to work interdisciplinary within the Faculty of Theology. However, these assessment criteria will be weighed in such a way that an applicant who is judged to be a much more skillful teacher than a somewhat more academically qualified applicant could be ranked higher than the latter applicant.

Equal care will be taken in scrutinizing teaching skills and academic competence. Academic competence is primary assessed after weighing quality and quantity of the referred academic work, consideration paid to depth and range.

Academic qualifications to be considered are the extent of independency of initiate and managing research projects and to contribute to an international academic discussion by publishing in international journals or by publishing monographies and anthologies primary in international well-known publishing houses. In assessing pedagogical skills, consideration will be paid to documented experience of the planning, execution and evaluation of teaching, as well as of examination and thesis supervision. Documented experience of pedagogical development work and pedagogical management will be considered. For more information, see ‘Guidelines for Hiring Teachers,' Chapter 7, Guidelines for Assessing Qualifications of
Teachers .

Assessment criteria, other skills: In addition to the criteria above the extent of a dministrative and other skills which are of significance for the subject and duties of the position will be taken into account. Administrative skills are also demonstrated in developing and managing the activities and staff. Attention will also be paid to the ability to interact with the surrounding community and to inform the public about research and developmental work and capacity to cooperate with others will be considered. More information can be found in the University's Guidelines for Recruitment of Faculty , chapter 7: “Guidelines for Qualifications Assessment in Recruiting Teaching Staff”. In this recruitment the University will give priority to the applicant who, after a holistic assessment of competence and skills, is judged, alongside documented qualifications, to possess the greatest potential for performing and further developing the relevant duties and for advancing the subject area. Personal circumstances (such as parental leave) that can be advantageous for applicants in the assessment of qualifications should be included in connection with the presentation of qualifications and experience.

The University strives to attain a more balanced gender distribution among its faculty. As the majority of faculty members at the level of professor are men, the University especially encourages women to apply for this Chair.

Information:
Information about the position may be provided by
Eva Hellman,
Head of Department,
phone number +46 18 471 2694
( Eva.Hellman@teol.uu.se ).

Union representatives are
Anders Grundstrom, SACO-rådet, phone number +46 18-471 5380,
Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone number +46 18-471 1996, and
Stefan Djurström, SEKO, phone number +46 18-471 3315.

Application process :
A pplications must be written in English or Swedish and include the following documents in three hard copies :

• an account of academic activities and teaching experience (CV),along with copies of grades, diplomas, certificates and otherdocuments referred to. The portfolio of teaching qualifications mustbe set up in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of these qualifications. The portfolio should contain course evaluations and quality judgements from the director of studies or corresponding.

• a brief summary of academic, teaching and other activities,including a short discussion of which survey, results and achievementsthat the applicant deems relevant for the appointment. Starting pointfor the summary should be the University's Guidelines for Recruitmentof Faculty , chapter 7: “Guidelines for Qualifications Assessment inRecruiting Teaching Staff”. Personal circumstances (such as parental leave) that the applicant deems relevant should be indicated in the resumé of qualifications and experience.

• a list of academic and teaching-related works being brought to bear. Among these, applicants must indicate a maximum of ten publications or other works that are to be considered as primary.
  

• a brief policy statement of what the applicant intend to do to develop research and teaching primary regarding the New testamentexegesis but also regarding interdisciplinary cooperation within the Faculty of Theology.
  

• publications (no more than 10) numbered according to the publications list as described above, in three separate packages (these can not be sent by e-mail).
  

• in this recruitment procedure, the Appointment Committee may make use of interviews, trial-lectures and referees. The applicant shouldtherefore submit a list of referees well-acquainted with the applicant's professional accomplishments and capacities as well as personal qualities that may be of relevance for the position, e.g. his or her ability to co-operate with others, leadership skills and working methods.
  

Applications, marked with log number UFV-PA 2009/168, must be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University and must reach the postal address:
Registrar,
P.O. Box 256,
SE-751 05
Uppsala,
SWEDEN,
fax +46 18-471 20 00,
e-mail registrator@uu.se .
by September 15, 2009 .

Applications sent by fax or e-mail must be followed by a signed original not more than one week after the deadline for applications. The Uppsala University Hiring Ordinance and Guidelines for Hiring Teachers are available on the home page:
http://info.uu.se/internt.nsf/regelsamling and www.personalavd.uu.se/anstordning
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Wheaton Seeks Candidates for the Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies

Wheaton College announces search for candidates for the Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies. Does this mean the Greg Beale, my former NT Professor during my time at Gordon-Conwell, is leaving Wheaton?

Biblical & Theological Studies/Grad Theological Studies — Wessner Chair Of Biblical Studies

WHEATON COLLEGE (IL) seeks candidates for the Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies. This endowed position is a full time, tenure-track appointment to begin in August 2010. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., evidence of outstanding teaching, and a distinguished record of research and scholarship in New Testament studies. The position involves mentoring doctoral students, teaching doctoral seminars and playing a leading role in the master's program in biblical exegesis. Teaching load involves 12 semester hours per year.

Application deadline: September 30, 2009.

Send letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Ann Gerber,
Wessner Chair Search Committee;
Wheaton College;
Wheaton, IL 60187-5593,
or via email to: Wessnersearch@wheaton.edu.

Application forms will be sent to promising candidates.

Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations. The College complies with federal and state guidelines for non-discrimination in employment. Women and racial ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

University of Glasgow: NT Position

This announcement came through the BNTS e-list.
University of Glasgow announces an NT Position. Sounds pretty exciting!

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Job Details: Lecturer in New Testament, University of Glasgow

Reference Number: 00024-1

Location: Main Campus (Gilmorehill)

Faculty/ Services: Faculty of Arts

Department: Theology and Religious Studies

Job Family: Research & Teaching

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: £31,513 - £35,469 (grade 7)

Job Purpose: To actively contribute to teaching at taught masters and undergraduate level, to supervise postgraduate students and to undertake research and administration as directed by the Head of Department


Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to the organisation and delivery of the taught masters and undergraduate programme in New Testament.

2. Maintain and further develop research profile through high quality internationally recognised publications and support the departmental research strategy.

3. Prepare grant applications and secure grant funding in a manner that supports and enhances the academic profile of the Department.

4. Share in the supervision of postgraduate students

5. Supervise individual student projects and assist with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.

6. Contribute to the development of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research led approach to student learning.

7. Engage in professional development as appropriate

8. Participate fully in the assessment process (using a variety of methods and techniques) and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning

9. Undertake departmental administration as requested and supported by the Head of Department.


Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
A1 Good first degree and PhD in subject related area.
A2 Excellent emerging research profile
A3 Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of research within subject area
A4 An interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching in biblical studies
Desirable
B1 Ability to make personal contribution to departmental specialisms in research and teaching. These include: dialogue between religion and contemporary critical theory; religion in relation to literature and the arts; religion and contemporary society.
B2 Be able to contribute to courses in early Christianity

Skills
C1 Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
C2 Good interpersonal skills
C3 Time/project management skills
C4 Ability to work as part of a team
C5 Ability to work with little supervision

Experience
Essential
E1 At least 1-2 years teaching experience at a postdoctoral level: Desirable
F1 Postgraduate teaching experience

Job Features

Planning and Organising
Reactive - Daily queries from departmental staff/students.
Plan and organise administrative duties on an ongoing basis

Decision Making
Prioritise own work.
Experimental design.
Decide on choice of journal for publication of research and
conferences to attend.
Content of course(s)

Internal/External Relationships
Internal
Head of Department for exchanging information, research strategy, learning and teaching strategy.
Staff/Research students to advise and motivate.
U/G students for teaching and learning support.
Academic support services for appropriate advice and for exchanging information.
Student support services, to exchange information, refer/support students.

External
Grant funding bodies (income generation)
Journals (publishing)

Problem Solving
Act as first point of contact for problems/enquiries from students involved with area of teaching/research.
Assist postgraduate students with problems relating to research.

Standard Terms & Conditions
The salary will start at the first point on the Research and Teaching grade, level 7, Scale £30,763 - £34,625 per annum.

The successful applicant (if aged under 60) will be eligible to join the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.

All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.

Probation Period
Lecturers, on appointment, will normally be required to serve a period of probation; exceptionally Senior Lecturers might be required to serve a period of probation, particularly when they have had no previous university experience. The period of probation, which will normally be three years, may be reduced or waived by the Director of Human Resources on the recommendation of the Appointing Committee having regard for the previous experience of the person appointed.

In exceptional circumstances, when an appointee to a Lectureship has no postgraduate degree or has not worked in a lower level academic position the Appointing Committee can recommend that 4 years of probation be completed.

Relocation assistance may be provided where appropriate

INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POST WILL TAKE PLACE DURING WEEK COMMENCING 22 JUNE 2009

Augustana College: Conrad J. Bergendoff Fellowship

I have just come across the following announcement that may be of interest to some:

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Augustana College invites applications for a Conrad J. Bergendoff Fellowship in Religion, a program designed to foster professional development in undergraduate teaching. Preference will be given to candidates who have recently completed or will complete a Ph.D. by August 1, 2009.

The Bergendoff Fellow will be expected to teach seven class-sections over three terms; five sections to be chosen from one or two of the Christian Traditions offerings – American Christianities, Christian Ethics, Christian Origins, Christian Scriptures, Christian Theology.

To reduce the number of preparations, the Bergendoff Fellow will be scheduled to teach multiple sections of the same class. Other expectations include participation in the Augustana College programs designed to help new faculty develop their pedagogical skills, and one on-campus presentation of scholarly work.

The Bergendoff Fellowship is a one year term appointment renewable once, contingent on budgetary needs and demonstrated excellence in the classroom. Full time salary and benefits provided.

Questions may be directed to the chair of the department, Ritva Williams, at RitvaWilliams@augustana.edu.

Faculty application procedures-

You must provide the following information:

• Letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• two proposed syllabi (at least one for a Christian Traditions offering)
• graduate transcripts
• three letters of recommendation

All application materials should be submitted directly to:

Search #123-09 RE/Fellow Cmte.

C/O Jeff Abernathy

Dean of the College

Augustana College

639 - 38th Street

Rock Island, IL 61201

Review of applications will begin May 4, 200

NT Position at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

I have just been alerted concerning the following NT position:

The College of Christian Studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in New Testament to begin August 2009.

The College of Christian Studies is committed to preparing men and women for service to churches as well as providing core courses on the Bible for all the University’s undergraduates. The College currently has seven full-time faculty with over 200 majors and minors.

UMHB, an institution of 2700 students in affiliation with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks active, committed Christian faculty who are enthusiastic about accomplishing our University Mission to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society. UMHB emphasizes small class sizes, personal student attention, and teaching excellence.

Located in the heart of central Texas just 55 miles north of Austin and 40 miles south of Waco, UMHB is situated in Belton, Texas. Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio are within a 180-mile radius of the campus. Belton is a friendly, small town with excellent public schools. It also has a picturesque deep-water lake with excellent boating and fishing opportunities.

Faculty Responsibilities: teaching excellence; mentoring/advising students; curriculum development; research; active involvement in professional organizations; service to the department, college, university, and the community.

New Testament Professor’s Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be able to teach New Testament Survey and upper-level New Testament courses as well as Old Testament Survey. Full-time faculty have a 12-hour teaching load (4 courses) per semester.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in New Testament, excellent teaching and communication skills. Because of the specific mission of the College of Christian Studies, the successful candidate must be a member of a Baptist church.

Salaries & Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including Day One medical and dental insurance for employees, retirement plan with match and free tuition to UMHB for employees and their dependents.

TO APPLY: Please submit a completed UMHB employment application along with cover letter, CV, transcript copies and evidence of quality teaching performance to www.umhb.edu (Resources and Services, Employment) or by mail to

Human Resources Department,
UMHB,
900 College Street,
Belton, TX. 76513.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

NT Position: Walsh University

Walsh University announces one full-time, tenure track opening beginning July 1, 2009, for someone with the administrative experience to serve as Chair of the Division, with the academic credentials to teach graduate and undergraduate courses preferably in the areas of New Testament and Moral Theology, and the scholarly record to warrant appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Applicants should be knowledgeable about and committed to the Catholic theological tradition and be able to contribute to enhancing the Roman Catholic identity of Walsh University, and the development of lay ecclesial leaders.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Complete details about and the application procedures regarding this position can be found by linking to: https://walshjobs.simplehire.com

Fixed Term NT Lectureship in NT, Oxford University

The Theology Faculty of Oxford University proposes to appoint to a fixed-term Departmental Lecturership in New Testament Studies in association with Mansfield College. It is hoped to appoint from 26 April 2009, but the proposed start date for this post is flexible. The finish date of the post will be 30 April 2011.

This post will be associated with a lecturership at Mansfield College and will have a research focus in New Testament studies. The postholder will be expected to teach in the areas of New Testament offered in the Final Honour School of Theology.

The successful candidate will be appointed on Grade 7, with a salary of £28,839.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• an ability to teach in the areas of New Testament offered in the Final Honour School of Theology;
• have a research record at an appropriate level of achievement for the candidate’s career; and
• the potential to produce research of distinction in the future.

The postholder will be required to provide 36 lectures per year or equivalent (in seminars and classes) for the Theology Faculty; to provide, for every week of full term, six hours per week of tutorial teaching or equivalent for Mansfield College; to undertake examining and, where appropriate, graduate supervision; and to contribute to administration in the College and Faculty.

Further particulars, which all applicants are asked to consult, can be downloaded from the Faculty website at www.theology.ox.ac.uk, or by clicking here.

Eight copies of applications, including a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and two academic references, should be sent by post to
Mrs Frances Jenkins,
Faculty Board Secretary,
Theology Faculty Centre,
41 St Giles,
Oxford OX1 3LW, UK,

or (for overseas candidates only) one copy by e-mail to frances.jenkins@theology.ox.ac.uk for receipt no later than noon on Friday 13 February 2009.

Candidates wishing to have an informal discussion about the post may contact Dr Paul Joyce (paul.joyce@theology.ox.ac.uk – 1865 278897). It is expected that interviews will be held on Friday 6 March 2009.

SBL Executive Director Position Announcement

Society of Biblical Literature has announced the retirement of Kent Richards as Executive Director effective June 30, 2010. A Search Committee has been established to look for a new Executive Director, as reflected in the position announcement by Fernando F. Segovia, Chair, Search Committee.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Society of Biblical Literature invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director, effective July 1, 2010. The premier scholarly and professional association of biblical scholars, the SBL has a current membership of more than 9000, a staff of 25, and an annual operating budget of about $3,000,000. It is a constituent society of the American Council of Learned Societies. The mission of the SBL is “to foster biblical scholarship,” a mission it carries out through opportunities for mutual support, intellectual growth, and professional development of its members; organizing congresses for scholarly exchange; facilitating broad and open discussion from a variety of perspectives; encouraging study of biblical literature and its cultural contexts; collaborating with educational institutions and other appropriate organizations to support biblical scholarship and teaching; developing resources for diverse audiences, including students, religious communities, and the general public; and publishing biblical scholarship.

The Executive Director of the SBL is its chief executive officer, reports to the SBL Council, and carries a wide range or responsibilities, including providing strategic and tactical leadership in consultation with the SBL Council, overseeing day-to-day operations, financial management, supervision of staff, coordination of a wide-ranging cadre of volunteers, and strengthening relationships with other organizations, potential partners, and stakeholders. Qualifications include a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in biblical studies or a cognate field, a significant scholarly record, and a significant record of participation and leadership in the program work of the Society or comparable learned and professional society. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in administration and personnel management (including paid staff and volunteers), budget and finance, program interpretation and fund raising; as well as demonstrated leadership in strategic planning. Salary and benefits are competitive with executive positions in comparable learned societies and commensurate with experience.

Send nominations or applications (i.e., a letter of application, current cv, and the names of at least three references able to speak to your leadership, administrative abilities, and scholarly credentials) to F. F. Segovia, The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37240, sblsearch09@gmail.com. Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. The SBL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment.

We know that the best source for nominations lies with the membership itself, and thus I urge all of you to submit the names of colleagues whom you believe we should contact and/or to encourage colleagues whom you regard as excellent candidates to apply. Please send all nominations and applications by either regular or electronic mail to the respective addresses provided in the official Position Announcement.

On behalf of the Search Committee, I thank you for your kind attention to this matter, and I look forward to hearing from you in the days to come.


Fernando F. Segovia
Chair, Search Committee

Part-Time NT Position at Sheffield

I have just received the following announcement through the BNTS list yesterday. Please note the closing date:

Lecturer (Part-time, Fixed-term)
Department of Biblical Studies
Ref: R06973
Closing Date: 19/01/09
Grade: 8
Salary: £36,532 per annum pro rata.

The postholder will design, prepare and deliver teaching programmes including preparing and supervising different modes of assessment for the following modules;
· Level 1 Decoding the Bible: New Testament
· Level 1 The Biblical World (co-taught)
· Level 2 Paul and his World
· MA New Testament Language and Texts

Candidates will be able to demonstrate appropriate experience in teaching all levels of undergraduate and MA Students. At level 3, supervision of a number of undergraduate dissertations on New Testament Topics will also be expected. The successful candidate will also adopt a pastoral role for a number of tutees and will undertake all relevant administration and assessment of modules taught and contribute as appropriate to departmental administration.

Candidates should possess or be working towards a PhD in a relevant subject area (or have equivalent experience).

The post is available 20 hours per week with a start date of 2 February 2009 and an end date of 30 June 2009.

For full details and information on how to apply please visit www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs
Tel: 0114 222 1631 (24 hrs).
Please quote reference in all enquiries.

Gordon Conwell Invites Adjuncts from Majority World

I have just received the following notice which may be of interest.

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte, is interested in involving faculty from majority world evangelical institutions as adjuncts when they are available in the United States for longer or shorter periods of time (even as one-session guest lecturers). Our students and faculty are eager to benefit from qualified national and missionary professors in any theological and ministry discipline.

Communication about interest and availability can be sent to the dean's office at the Charlotte campus via pnielsen@gcts.edu.

NT Position: Regent College, Vancouver

I must say something very interesting caught my attention.

Regent College, an evangelical, international graduate school of Christian studies based in Vancouver and affiliated with the University of British Columbia, invites applications for a position in New Testament studies to begin on September 1, 2009. The candidate will have expertise in Pauline studies. As the faculty ranking of this position is open, the successful candidate may be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor.

According to Regent College's website, the selection criteria for this position can be listed as follow:

• Does the candidate seek to make a significant contribution to writing and teaching in his or her field of study?


• Does the candidate view his or her expertise as held in trust for the service of the whole Christian church?


• Does the candidate have direct experience as teacher, researcher, and writer in the pursuit of the purposes for which Regent College exists?


• Does the candidate subscribe without reservation to Regent College's Theological Position?


• Is the candidate capable of supervising comprehensive examinations and Master's theses?


• Does the candidate fully embrace the mission and ethos of Regent College? This includes:
  1. our commitment to provide theological education for the whole people of God
  2. the integration of piety/spirituality with learning and scholarship
  3. our commitment to interdisciplinary studies, especially with relation to faith and culture
  4. our commitment to the development of Christian character within a diverse community.

The search committee will also give serious consideration to the way in which this appointment might foster gender and ethnic diversity on the faculty.

The normal responsibilities of a faculty member at Regent College include a teaching load of five three-credit hour courses per year along with expectations in terms of research and publication, availability to students for counsel and spiritual direction, and participation in faculty work in governance. For more information about Regent College, including our mission statement, please consult the rest of our website, beginning with Regent College's Distinctives and Statement of Faith / Theological Position.

Further information on this position can be found here. The closing date for is January 5, 2009.

With a first class faculty and alumni in over 80 countries, representative of more than forty Christian denominations, Regent College has gained an international reputation for excellence in theological education.