Tutor in Old Testament Language, Literature and Theology (Two - Year Fixed Term Post)

Salary – appropriate banding on University of Cambridge academic pay scales, starting circa £42,000 per annum. For ministers of the United Reformed Church, appropriate Plan for Partnership arrangements.

Westminster College is seeking to appoint a two -year fixed term Tutor in Old Testament Language, Literature and Theology, with the possibility of an extension to a third year of employment. We are looking for a scholar and teacher with a passion for assisting the Church in exploring scripture as it shapes its faith, practice and mission. The College currently prepares students for ministry in the United Reformed Church, but it also teaches a growing number of independent students. Holding a PhD, you will be able to teach biblical Hebrew and related Old Testament studies at undergraduate and post- graduate levels. You will teach across a range of awards within the Cambridge Theological Federation (CTF), including Hebrew language and advanced Hebrew Bible modules. As an active researcher you will help develop the research profile of Westminster College as it develops its graduate and post-graduate programmes. You will share in formational and pastoral work with Westminster students and assume such administrative duties as are required and directed by the College Principal.

Westminster College would particularly welcome applications from women and people from Global Majority Heritage backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented on the College academic staff group. All appointments will be made on merit.

For more information about this post contact Dr Peter McEnhill, Principal, at principal@westminster.cam.ac.uk,

or see the vacancy page via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Closing date for applications is Friday 4^th September 2026.

Interview date to be confirmed, but interviews are likely to be held late September/early October.

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