Job Description

Job Title:

Lecturer in Church History (3 years fixed term)

Council:

Council for Training in Ministry

Salary Scale:

E2 33,922 - 40,806 p.a (37.5 hours per week)

Responsible to:

The Principal of Union Theological College

MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB

To contribute to the mission and vision of Union Theological College by providing high-quality teaching, as well as academic and pastoral support for students, and thereby to participate in the Christian ministry and mission of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.


To promote the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Union Theological College, their values, mission and purpose.

About The Role

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. To develop and deliver appropriate high-quality teaching for both ministerial training and for other programmes delivered by Union Theological College.



2. To contribute to the spiritual and ministry formation of students for the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland;



3. To contribute to the life of the College as a community of learning, worship and faith;



4. To share in the pastoral care of both students and residents of the College;



5. To take part in the management and general administration of the College, as requested by the Principal;



6. To work in accordance with relevant workplace policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy, and Equal Opportunity Policy.



7. To undertake such other duties as are appropriate to the post as the Principal of UTC or the Council for Training in Ministry may require.

Required Criteria

A PhD in a relevant area from a recognised university or academic institution A Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education or equivalent or willingness to obtain An ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, or eligible to become an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, understanding that subscription to the Westminster Standards will be required Previous experience of teaching historical theology/church history in an academic context Evidence of academic publication in the history of the Christian Church 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 (as expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Larger and Shorter Catechisms)
Respectful of the diversity of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, including theological diversity

Desired Criteria

A PhD in the history of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 2 years' experience of leadership in a Christian congregation or para-church organisation

Skills Needed

Salary

33,922.00 - 40,806.00 per year