Lecturer in Biblical Studies

Three Year Fixed-Term

Union Theological College

Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

The post holder will contribute to the mission and vision of Union Theological College by providing high-quality teaching within the area of Biblical Studies: Old Testament, as well as providing academic and pastoral support for students, and thereby to participate in the Christian ministry and mission of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Essential Criteria:

• A PhD in Old Testament with a focus on the Pentaeuch, from a recognised university or academic institution
• Previous experience in teaching Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew in an academic context
• Knowledge of Aramaic and a cognate ancient Semitic language (e.g. Akkadian, Ugaritic)
• Publication record commensurate with career stage
• Willingness to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
• Demonstrable evidence of being a reflexive practitioner in ministry, combining theology with practice
• 2 years’ experience of leadership in a Christian congregation or para-church organisation
• Proven administrative competence e.g. organisational skills, report writing, etc.
• Appropriate IT skills and experience
• A personal Christian faith, normally demonstrated by active membership of a Christian congregation (the essential nature of this post requires that the successful candidate be a Christian as provided for under excepted occupations in the Fair Employment Treatment (NI) Order 1998)
• Must evidence an understanding of, and commitment to, working within the Christian ethos and doctrinal framework of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Respectful of the diversity of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, including theological diversity
• Willing to be flexible in working arrangements and hours to suit the needs of the post

Information about the College may be viewed at www.union.ac.uk

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The job closes at 12pm on Thursday 19 November 2026.

Please note this post may close earlier if there are sufficient applications

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