Durham University
Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies (T&R_01)
Durham University, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies (T&R_01)
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Job Number:
24001807
)
Department of Theology and Religion
Grade 8: - £46,485 - £52,295 per annum
Fixed Term - Full Time
Contract Duration:
5 year fixed term
Contracted Hours per Week:
35
Closing Date:
03-Oct-2024, 5:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Not Applicable.
Working at Durham University
A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.
The Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to a 5-year fixed term role of the Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of Franciscan Theology and we are particularly eager to hear from applicants with a focus on the classical tradition of Franciscan Theology and its contemporary significance.
The post-holder will be expected to participate in academic leadership for and development of a Franciscan Studies programme within the CCS, delivering high-quality research and teaching in Franciscan Studies, focussing on classical Franciscan theology and its continuing significance.
The post-holder will be expected to have a track record in delivering successful teaching and will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including supporting online distance learning modules. The appointee will also be committed to supervising students studying for a PhD.
Alongside the primary research and teaching responsibilities, the post-holder will have an additional focus on Franciscan related outreach. They will be involved in organising an academic conference once every three years; a Franciscan summer school, at most once every two years; and occasional other outreach activities in Franciscan Studies (e.g., local school liaison and days of reflection for local churches in partnership with St Francis's Friary, Durham). Where possible they will also encourage visiting scholars of Franciscan Studies. The post-holder should have demonstrable experience in public engagement activities and possess strong communication skills.
The post-holder will be fully involved in the life and work of the CCS through such means as: regular participation in and contribution to the Durham Catholic Theology Research Seminar, and other such lectures, conferences, and public events organised by the CCS; participation in CCS planning meetings, and the annual Friends' and Benefactors' event; being an advocate for the CCS, and being prepared, on occasion, to meet with potential donors.
As part of the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University, the appointee will be directly responsible to the Head of Department of Theology and Religion and will work alongside CCS colleagues, working particularly closely with the CCS Director, in bringing the strategic goals of the CCS to fruition.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution.
Key responsibilities:
To pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
To develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement.
To play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the CCS, the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity.
Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department.
To deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, including online distance learning modules, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment.
To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department.
To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department’s commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture.
Carry out other duties as specified by the Head of Department.
Person Specification
Candidates will have completed their PhD (or be close to completion) and should outline their experience, skills and achievements to date, which demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications – a good first degree, and a PhD (or close to completion at the time of application) in some area of Franciscan Theology.
Outputs – evidence of high-quality outputs, some of which is recognised as internationally excellent or world-class. Candidates are asked to submit two research papers with their application.
Quality – evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching.
Citizenship contribution – evidence of participation in the citizenship/administrative activities of an academic Department, Faculty or University.
Leadership – experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate engagement in activities that contribute to the administrative functioning of an academic Department, Faculty, University and/or discipline.
Communication – candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of students and colleagues across a variety of forums.
Contact Information
Department contact for academic-related enquiries:
Prof. Karen Kilby, Bede Professor of Catholic Theology and Co-Director of the Centre for Catholic Studies - karen.kilby@durham.ac.uk 0191 334 3612
How to Apply
We prefer to receive applications online. Applicants are asked to submit a CV, a covering letter, a personal research plan, two significant pieces of written work, and an EDI & values statement.
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(
Job Number:
24001807
)
Department of Theology and Religion
Grade 8: - £46,485 - £52,295 per annum
Fixed Term - Full Time
Contract Duration:
5 year fixed term
Contracted Hours per Week:
35
Closing Date:
03-Oct-2024, 5:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Not Applicable.
Working at Durham University
A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.
The Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to a 5-year fixed term role of the Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of Franciscan Theology and we are particularly eager to hear from applicants with a focus on the classical tradition of Franciscan Theology and its contemporary significance.
The post-holder will be expected to participate in academic leadership for and development of a Franciscan Studies programme within the CCS, delivering high-quality research and teaching in Franciscan Studies, focussing on classical Franciscan theology and its continuing significance.
The post-holder will be expected to have a track record in delivering successful teaching and will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including supporting online distance learning modules. The appointee will also be committed to supervising students studying for a PhD.
Alongside the primary research and teaching responsibilities, the post-holder will have an additional focus on Franciscan related outreach. They will be involved in organising an academic conference once every three years; a Franciscan summer school, at most once every two years; and occasional other outreach activities in Franciscan Studies (e.g., local school liaison and days of reflection for local churches in partnership with St Francis's Friary, Durham). Where possible they will also encourage visiting scholars of Franciscan Studies. The post-holder should have demonstrable experience in public engagement activities and possess strong communication skills.
The post-holder will be fully involved in the life and work of the CCS through such means as: regular participation in and contribution to the Durham Catholic Theology Research Seminar, and other such lectures, conferences, and public events organised by the CCS; participation in CCS planning meetings, and the annual Friends' and Benefactors' event; being an advocate for the CCS, and being prepared, on occasion, to meet with potential donors.
As part of the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University, the appointee will be directly responsible to the Head of Department of Theology and Religion and will work alongside CCS colleagues, working particularly closely with the CCS Director, in bringing the strategic goals of the CCS to fruition.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution.
Key responsibilities:
To pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
To develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement.
To play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the CCS, the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity.
Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department.
To deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, including online distance learning modules, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment.
To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department.
To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department’s commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture.
Carry out other duties as specified by the Head of Department.
Person Specification
Candidates will have completed their PhD (or be close to completion) and should outline their experience, skills and achievements to date, which demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications – a good first degree, and a PhD (or close to completion at the time of application) in some area of Franciscan Theology.
Outputs – evidence of high-quality outputs, some of which is recognised as internationally excellent or world-class. Candidates are asked to submit two research papers with their application.
Quality – evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching.
Citizenship contribution – evidence of participation in the citizenship/administrative activities of an academic Department, Faculty or University.
Leadership – experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate engagement in activities that contribute to the administrative functioning of an academic Department, Faculty, University and/or discipline.
Communication – candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of students and colleagues across a variety of forums.
Contact Information
Department contact for academic-related enquiries:
Prof. Karen Kilby, Bede Professor of Catholic Theology and Co-Director of the Centre for Catholic Studies - karen.kilby@durham.ac.uk 0191 334 3612
How to Apply
We prefer to receive applications online. Applicants are asked to submit a CV, a covering letter, a personal research plan, two significant pieces of written work, and an EDI & values statement.
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