Lecturer in New Testament, Gender, and the Arts

Job title:

Lecturer in New Testament, Gender, and the Arts

Company

King’s College London

Job description

We are a dynamic, forward-looking department of Theology and Religious Studies, proud of our diverse student community and our outstanding socially-engaged research. We’re in the top 10 in the UK for Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies (QS World Rankings by Subject 2024).We’re one of the longest established theology departments in the country, and a centre of excellence and innovation in the study of religion across disciplines – from social and political sciences to theology and biblical studies, and from philosophy and ethics to religious studies and the arts.Our expertise covers Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Shamanism, and new religious movements and our research and teaching emphasises religious diversity and the rich histories of cultural encounter that shape life in the modern world.About the Faculty:About the Department of Theology and Religious Studies:About the roleThe Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King’s College London is seeking to appoint a permanent Lecturer in New Testament, Gender and the Arts.You will contribute to a department that has a long and distinguished tradition of contribution to Biblical Studies and is known for its excellence in the integrated study of Theology, Religious Studies and the Arts. You will have expertise in teaching and research in New Testament and intersections with gender and the arts (and possibly material culture) plus appropriate languages. You will play an active role in the administration of the department, and will be research active.The role consists of 40% teaching, 40% research, 20% administration. Appropriate support and training will be provided in the context of a supportive department and faculty.This post will be offered on a full-time, indefinite contract.About youEssential criteria * A PhD in Theology, Religious Studies, Biblical Studies or another relevant discipline/s

• An inclusive approach to engagement with different disciplinary approaches and theological and religious traditions
• Ability to teach New Testament, gender and the arts at undergraduate and MA level, and to make the Bible relevant for students who may have no prior knowledge or interest
• Ability to teach New Testament Greek at BA and MA levels and to supervise PhD study
• A developed area of research, and progress in achieving quality original research publications commensurate with career stage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills, ability to be a champion and advocate for TRS
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work with others in a collegial and supportive manner
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, able to deliver projects in a creative and timely manner

Desirable criteria * Interest or expertise in material culture

• Some experience of multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration, including one or more of ethics, the arts or digital humanities.

Further informationWe pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our pages.We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.Grade and Salary: £44,105 – £51,485 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID: 109685
Close Date: 27-Apr-2025
Contact Person: Professor Paul Joyce
Contact Details:CompanyKing’s College London is one of the top 20 universities in the world and among the oldest in England. King’s has more than 27,600 students (of whom nearly 10,500 are graduate students) from some 150 countries worldwide, and some 6,800 staff.King’s has an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) King’s was ranked 6th nationally in the ‘power’ ranking, which takes into account both the quality and quantity of research activity, and 7th for quality according to Times Higher Education rankings. Eighty-four per cent of research at King’s was deemed ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (3* and 4*). The university is in the top seven UK universities for research earnings and has an overall annual income of more than £684 million.King’s has a particularly distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs. It has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA and research that led to the development of radio, television, mobile phones and radar.King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts are part of King’s Health Partners. King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering global collaboration between one of the world’s leading research-led universities and three of London’s most successful NHS Foundation Trusts, including leading teaching hospitals and comprehensive mental health services. For more information, visit: .King’s £600 million campaign, World questions|KING’s answers, has delivered huge global impact in areas where King’s has particular expertise. Philanthropic support has funded new research to save young lives at Evelina London Children’s Hospital; established the King’s Dickson Poon School of Law as a worldwide leader in transnational law; built a new Cancer Centre at Guy’s Hospital; allowed unique collaboration between leading neuroscientists to fast-track new treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, motor neurone disease, depression and schizophrenia at the new Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute; created the Cicely Saunders Institute: the first academic institution in the world dedicated to palliative care, and supported the King’s Sierra Leone Partnership in the Ebola crisis. Donations provide over 300 of the most promising students with scholarships and bursaries each year. More information about the campaign is available at .Company info Mini-site Telephone +(44)02078365454 Location STRAND
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WC2R 2LS
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Expected salary

£44105 – 51485 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:03:45 GMT

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