Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Associate Professor (Open Rank) in New Testament Studies,[...]

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Job summary

The University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Theology invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Open Rank Associate Professor in New Testament Studies. The position aims to blend an active, internationally oriented research program with research-based teaching across Bachelor, Master and PhD levels.

We seek candidates with a strong publication record, ability to attract funding, and commitment to collegial service within the Section, Department and Faculty.

Qualifications

• The position requires a PhD in New Testament Studies, including studies in early Christian studies or adjacent fields.
• Appointment at assistant or associate level based on qualifications and university rules.
• Candidates must document research and teaching competencies at international level.
• Evidence of potential for impact in the field at local and international levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and publish in international journals.
• Teach courses in New Testament Studies at Bachelor, Master and PhD levels.
• Supervise students and examinations across theology programmes.
• Contribute to securing funding and managing research projects.
• Engage in pedagogical supervision and academic assessments.

Skills

Active research agenda

Language proficiency

Methodological sophistication

Research leadership

Teaching excellence

Collaboration

Education

PhD in New Testament Studies

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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Associate Professor (Open Rank) in New Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Copenhagen

The Faculty of Theology, University of Copenhagen invites applications for one position as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (Open Rank) in New Testament Studies to be filled by 1 February 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job Description

The Section for Biblical Studies seeks to appoint one new faculty member in New Testament Studies. The call is open to candidates working in all aspects of New Testament and early Christian studies, including immediately adjacent fields. The successful candidate is expected to combine an active and internationally oriented research agenda with research-based teaching, collegiality, and a willingness to contribute constructively to the Danish research and pedagogical environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• an active research agenda in New Testament Studies, early Christian studies, or immediately adjacent fields,
• a high level of the relevant language skills,
• methodological sophistication and commitment to collaboration,
• potential for, or documented experience with, research leadership, including grant applications and externally funded research,
• capacity and enthusiasm to teach a wide range of courses related to the curriculum of New Testament Studies at Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and
• collegiality and willingness to take an active part in the intellectual, administrative and communal life of the Section, Department and Faculty.

The position involves a commitment to take an active part in the faculty’s research environment and research-based teaching, including examination and supervision related to the theology programmes at Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, open programmes, and any new areas of study. It also involves taking part in activities related to securing funding for and managing research projects, providing pedagogical supervision, and participating in academic assessments.

The successful candidate must be able to offer courses on New Testament Studies at all levels.

Department Description

The department studies the scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which are considered – to varying degrees foundational, normative, and sacred.

Our Focus Is On

• the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and other formative documents of ancient Judaism (including, for example, Dead Sea Scrolls and Hellenistic Jewish sources),
• the New Testament and other formative documents of early Christian studies (including, for example, ancient Jewish and non-canonical Christian sources),
• the Qur'an and its earliest traditions and commentaries.

Our research and teaching encompass the various exegetical traditions, historical contexts, material cultures, and reception histories that emerge around each of these three collections of sacred writings.

Qualification Requirements

The position requires scientific qualifications such as a PhD degree in the field of New Testament Studies, including studies in early Christian studies or other immediately adjacent fields. Appointment will be made at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level according to the applicant’s qualifications and the applicable rules at the University of Copenhagen.

Appointment as a tenure track assistant professor assumes research qualifications at least at PhD level. Candidates must be able to document competences in research as well as teaching. Candidates are expected to document scholarly research production at an international level and must demonstrate the potential to make a significant impact in their field at both local and international levels.

Appointment as an associate professor assumes research and teaching qualifications corresponding to the level of associate professor. Candidates must be able to document an established record of scholarly research production at an international level, teaching experience, and the ability to contribute independently to research, teaching, administration, collaboration and the academic development of the field.

In connection with the overall assessment of the individual applicant, emphasis is placed on the applicant’s research and teaching potential and/or documented experience within the fields described above.

Within a reasonable period (normally within 3–6 years), a non-Danish-speaking appointee will be required to acquire proficiency in Danish sufficient to teach in Danish as well as interact in Danish with colleagues and students.

Terms of employment

Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

A special tax scheme is offered to researchers recruited from abroad, see Tax – University of Copenhagen.

If the appointment is made at assistant professor level, it will be as a tenure track assistant professorship with a duration of six years. The main responsibilities consist of research, teaching, societal impact activities, departmental service tasks, and administration. The ideal candidate must complete the university’s Teaching and Learning in Higher Education programme. The Department will appoint a mentor for the assistant professor.

At the end of the sixth year of employment, the Dean will set up an assessment committee for the purpose of evaluating the basis for a promotion to associate professor. For more information about tenure track assistant professorships at the University of Copenhagen: Tenure track at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen.

If the appointment is made at associate professor level, the position will involve research, research-based teaching, supervision and examination, societal impact activities, departmental service tasks, administration, and participation in the further development of the Faculty’s research and teaching environment.

About

Information about the criteria for recognising merit for appointments as Tenure Track Assistant Professor or Associate professor can be found here:

• 5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf
• 5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf

Further information on qualification requirements as Tenure Track Assistant Professor and Associate Professor can be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities 2025 (in Danish) here: Bekendtgørelse om stillingsstruktur for videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter.

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted by 30 September 2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Applications received after the deadline has expired will not be accepted.

Applications must be accepted only if they include all required supporting documents.

Employment start: 01-02-2027

Department/Location: Faculty of Theology