(PCI) Lecturer in New Testament, Union Theological College
Job Title: Lecturer in New Testament (3 years in first instance)
Council: Council for Training in Ministry
Location: Union Theological College
Salary: E2 £35,109 - £42,234 (under review)
Hours: 37.5 per week
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to close the job early if there are sufficient applications
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, as well as 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
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. 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.
2. To contribute to the spiritual and ministry formation of students for the ministry of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland;
3. To contribute to the life of the College as a community of learning, worship and faith;
4. To share in the pastoral care of both students and residents of the College;
5. To take part in the management and general administration of the College and Faculty, as required by the Principal;
6. To work in accordance with relevant workplace policies and procedures e.g Safeguarding, Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy, and Equal Opportunity Policy.
7. 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.
What you will need
Required criteria
- A PhD in New Testament from a recognised university or academic institution
- The ability to teach New Testament Greek
- Willingness to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
- 2 years' experience of leadership in a Christian congregation or para-church organisation
- Previous experience of teaching New Testament and Greek in an academic or educational environment
- Proven administrative competence e.g. organisational skills, reporting writing, etc.
- Appropriate IT skills and experience
- A personal Christian faith, normally demonstrated by active membership of a Christian congregational (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
Desired criteria
- Some expertise in both Testaments generally, or a willingness to develop same
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
- Previous experience of providing pastoral care
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