(PCI) Lecturer in Biblical Studies, Union Theological College in Belfast

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Location: Union Theological College

Salary: £44,000 - £48,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Responsible to: The Principal of Union Theological College

Main Function of Job: To contribute to the mission and vision of Union Theological College by providing high-quality teaching within the area of Biblical Studies: Old Testament, as well as providing academic and pastoral support for students, and thereby to participate in the Christian ministry and mission of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

About The Role:

• To develop and deliver appropriate high-quality teaching for programmes delivered by Union Theological College and for ministerial training, under the supervision of the Head of the Biblical Studies department.
• To contribute to the spiritual and ministry formation of students for the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
• To contribute to the life of the College as a community of learning, worship and faith.
• To share in the pastoral care of both students and residents of the College.
• To take part in the management and general administration of the College and Faculty, as requested by the Principal.
• To work in accordance with relevant workplace policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy, and Equal Opportunity Policy.
• To undertake such other duties as are appropriate to the post as the principal of UTC or the Council for Training in Ministry may require.

This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs.

Required Criteria:

• A PhD in Old Testament with a focus on the Pentateuch, from a recognised university or academic institution.
• Previous experience in teaching Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew in an academic context.
• Knowledge of Aramaic and a cognate ancient Semitic language (e.g. Akkadian, Ugaritic).
• Publication record commensurate with career stage.
• Willingness to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education.
• Demonstrable evidence of being a reflexive practitioner in ministry, combining theology with practice.
• 2 years experience of leadership in a Christian congregation or para-church organisation.
• Proven administrative competence e.g. organisational skills, report writing, etc.
• Appropriate IT skills and experience.
• A personal Christian faith, normally demonstrated by active membership of a Christian congregation (the essential nature of this post requires that the successful candidate be a Christian as provided for under excepted occupations in the Fair Employment Treatment (NI) Order 1998).
• Must evidence an understanding of, and commitment to, working within the Christian ethos and doctrinal framework of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
• Respectful of the diversity of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, including theological diversity.
• Willing to be flexible in working arrangements and hours to suit the needs of the post.

Salary: £44,000.00 - £48,000.00 per year

Benefits: Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Annual Rise, On the job learning.