Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis

The department of Divinity at the University of Aberdeen seeks to appoint an exceptional scholar to the position of Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis. This is a professorial position (Grade 9 on the University of Aberdeen scale; corresponding to spinal points 50–54 in the national scales), suited to a scholar who works in the area of New Testament Studies.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop impactful research in the field of New Testament Studies at the highest level, to teach in the discipline across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to supervise postgraduate research students. As a professorial position, the Chair will also be expected to exercise leadership in these areas within the New Testament sub-discipline, which presently includes a Lecturer in New Testament Studies and the Kirby Laing Postdoctoral Research Fellow. This is a research-active position, with the standard workload allocation of 40% dedicated to research, and the remaining workload associated with teaching, supervision and academic administration. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue external research funding and to attract and supervise PhD students, with support mechanisms in place to assist with this; they will also be expected to make a contribution to academic leadership and administration in the department and School. The Kirby Laing Postdoctoral Research Fellow provides some research support to the Chair. 

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor John Behr, Regius Chair of Humanity and Head of Divinity, e-mail: john.behr@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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The School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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