Associate Professor in Contemporary and Systematic Theology

Job title:

Associate Professor in Contemporary and Systematic Theology

Company

University of Oxford

Job description

Start date 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.The Faculty of Theology and Religion and Mansfield College are together seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Contemporary and Systematic Theology. The successful candidate will give lectures and classes to both undergraduate and Masters students, will supervise doctoral students and give tutorials to undergraduates, will act as an examiner at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and will provide leadership on committees for both the Faculty and the College and, for instance, by raising grant funding.The successful candidate will have:

• A completed doctorate in any field relating to Historical, Systematic or Contemporary Christian Theology
• Published research of international excellence in Historical, Systematic and Contemporary Christian Theology
• Well-developed plans for significant research projects envisaged for the five-year period following appointment
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and supervision of research in all three areas of Historical, Systematic and Contemporary Christian Theology
• Experience of, or demonstrable commitment to, raising research funding
• Evidence of the ability and commitment to participate effectively in the wider academic activities of both the College and the Faculty.

The Associate Professor will be a member of both the Faculty and College communities. These form a lively and intellectually stimulating research environment where scholars perform to the highest international levels in research and publication, drawing on the outstanding research facilities which Oxford offers. The successful candidate will also have a role to play in the running of the College.If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please contact Professor Andrew Davison All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.Application processFor your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of three referees, who will be contacted contact prior to interview.The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 28 January 2025. It is intended to hold interviews the week of February 16th 2025, and these will be face to face.Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.£55,755 to £74,867 per annum

Expected salary

£55755 – 74867 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:12:35 GMT

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