Departmental Lecturer in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford's Faculty of Theology and Religion seeks a Departmental Lecturer in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament. This full-time position aims to foster a scholar's career through teaching and research in a vibrant academic environment, offering opportunities for engagement in various related fields.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification (DPhil or PhD) in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament is essential.
• Strong research record relevant to career stage.
• Ability to teach courses like 'The Poetic World of the Hebrew Bible.'

Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop a promising scholar's career through research and collaboration.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Collaboration

Education

DPhil or PhD in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament

Job description

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Departmental Lecturer in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament, Oxford

Client: University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Faculty of Theology and Religion, Oxford

Contract type: Fixed Term (1 year) from 1 September 2025

Hours: Full time

About the role: The Faculty of Theology and Religion seeks to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, in association with Worcester College. The lectureship aims to develop a promising scholar's career through research, teaching, and collaboration in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament and related fields. The Lecturer will actively participate in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

About you: You will hold a postgraduate qualification (preferably DPhil or PhD) in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament, with a research record suitable to your career stage and familiarity with the field's literature. You should be able to teach courses such as ‘The Poetic World of the Hebrew Bible’ and ‘Gender and Power in Biblical Texts,’ and additional papers in Hebrew narrative. You should also demonstrate the ability to participate collegially in the wider academic community at Oxford. The detailed duties and skills are outlined in the job description.

Application process: Submit an online application including a CV, supporting statement, and a 500-word research proposal. The supporting statement should address each selection criterion with examples. You will also provide contact details for two referees and indicate if we can contact them now.