UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Faculty of Theology
Fixed Term 3-year Departmental Lecturership in Old Testament Studies
Grade Eight: £36,715
The Faculty of Theology wishes to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Old Testament Studies for a fixed-term of 3 years, commencing 1 October 2010. It is anticipated that there will be an association with a college or permanent private hall.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the areas of Old Testament offered in the Final Honour School of Theology and to manage their own research projects in the field of Old Testament studies, sourcing research income and contributing to grant applications as appropriate. S/he will also be required to contribute to the work of appropriate Faculty committees and to the development of academic strategies and policies.
The successful candidate will hold a doctorate, have an appropriate standard of research record for their career and be willing to undertake University administration duties.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty of Theology and to contribute to the development and delivery of its teaching and research. Further Particulars, which all applicants are asked to consult, can be downloaded from the Faculty website at www.theology.ox.ac.uk
Six copies of applications, including copies of a letter explaining how you meet the requirements of this post (these are described in the Further Particulars), copies of two samples of written work (a chapter of a thesis, or a publication), a curriculum vitae, and two academic references (to be sent from your referees directly to the Faculty), should be sent by post to Mrs Frances Jenkins, Faculty Board Secretary, Theology Faculty Centre, 34 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LD, or (for overseas candidates only) one copy by e-mail to frances.jenkins@theology.ox.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 22 April 2010.
Interviews will be held in Oxford on Tuesday 18 May 2010.
