Departmental Lecturer in New Testament

The Faculty of Theology and Religion is seeking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Early Christian Studies. This is a full-time, three-year fixed-term post from 1 September 2024 (you must be able to start at the latest on 1 October 2024). About the role This position is intended to develop the career of a highly promising scholar by providing opportunities for research, teaching and collaborative work in Early Christian Studies and associated fields. You will primarily lecture and teach undergraduate and graduate students, and also get to conduct some independent research. This lectureship is designed to cover the key teaching duties of Professor Mark Edwards while he serves a term of office as Faculty Board Chair. You will deliver lectures or classes (seminars) each year, and in addition, may teach and supervise essays and dissertations for the Faculty’s postgraduate taught Masters courses. You may also be asked to co-supervise DPhil students. Your role will also involve teaching and other administrative duties for Christ Church. You will become part of a vibrant research environment in both the Faculty and Christ Church. About you You will hold, or be close to completion of, a postgraduate qualification (which would normally be a doctorate) in a relevant area of Patristics/Early Christian Studies, with evidence of an aptitude for teaching and some experience of teaching and research. The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the further particulars If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account. The selection committee will also be mindful of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic may have had on candidates’ careers as a result of additional caring responsibilities or other factors. Application process Applications are to be submitted online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 170609. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV, and a 500-word proposal for a research agenda for the duration of the post. The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 5th February 2024.  Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 12th February 2024.