Lecturer in Bible, Gender, and the Arts

Job title:

Lecturer in Bible, Gender, and the Arts

Company

King’s College London

Job description

About UsThe Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King’s College London is seeking to appoint a one-year Lecturer in Bible, Gender and the Arts. This role is being advertised because of the retirement of Professor Joan Taylor in December 2024.You will contribute to a department that is well known for the integrated study of Theology, Religious Studies and the Arts.About The RoleYou will cover undergraduate courses including a first-year one on religious texts and a third-year course on Gender and the Bible, and may be asked to contribute to other MA and BA courses as appropriate to your expertise. You will have expertise in teaching and research in at least two and preferably three of: Bible, Gender, and the Arts or material culture. You will play an active role in the administration of the department, and will be research active. Appropriate support and training will be provided in the context of a supportive department and faculty.We welcome applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds. King’s is an inclusive and welcoming place to work and study, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.About the Faculty:About the Department of Theology and Religious Studies:This is a 12 month, full time post (35 hours per week), on a Education and Research Contract (40% teaching, 40% research, 20% administration)About YouEssential criteria * A PhD in Theology, Religious Studies, Biblical Studies or another relevant discipline/s.

• An inclusive approach to engagement with different theological and religious traditions.
• Ability to teach Bible and Gender at undergraduate or MA level
• 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 * Active interest or expertise in some aspect/field of the arts or material culture.

• Some experience of multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Some expertise in global religions and theologies, perhaps including black, liberation or womanist theologies.

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, and also a copy of an article or chapter (either published or intended for publication). 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; this may include experience gained in employment, education, voluntary activities, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependents).To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘ ‘ pages.Interviews are due to be held in the last week of July. The selection process will include a short presentation to the interview panel, followed by an interview.This role does not meet the requirements of the Home Office and therefore we are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who require the right to work in the UK.

Expected salary

£43205 – 50585 per year

Location

Strand, Central London

Job date

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:35:05 GMT

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