Lecturer in Sacred Scripture – One Year Teaching Contract
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St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth Theology Faculty is seeking aLecturer in Sacred Scripture – One Year Teaching Contract
St Patrick’s Pontifical University (SPPU) is nationally and internationally recognised centre of theological and philosophical learning, scholarship, and research. Founded as the Catholic National Seminary in 1795, it was recognised as a Pontifical University with Faculties of Theology, Canon Law and Philosophy in 1896. The Faculty of Theology of St Patrick’s Pontifical University offers a variety of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. St Patrick's Pontifical University is located on one of the most historical campuses in Ireland, alongside one of Ireland's youngest third level institutions, Maynooth University.
The mandate of The Pontifical University is expressed in its constitutive document Veritatis Gaudium (2017), and quality assured by AVEPRO (Agency for the Evaluation and Promotion of Quality in Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties). Currently SPPU is currently in a process for ‘Listed Awarding Body’ status with Quality Qualifications Ireland.
The Role
St Patrick’s Pontifical University offers undergraduate and postgraduate awards in Theology and seeks a Lecturer in Sacred Scripture(with a specialisation in Old Testament) suitably qualified to teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
Skills and Experience:
·Applicants are required to have advance qualifications such as a Doctorate / PhD in Theology, a Licentiate in Theology or equivalent from a recognised university; namely, a qualification which permits the delivery of modules and courses within both the canonical and non-canonical degree programmes of the Pontifical University.
* An applicant will be required to have proven experience of undergraduate teaching, a willingness to engage with postgraduate candidates, particularly in writing of minor dissertations, and be collaborative and versatile in terms of delivering modules and courses.
* An Applicant will be expected to link doctrines, sources, and modes of appropriation of the Christian faith for a blended audience comprised of students who are believers and non-believers alike.
* A successful applicant will be required to have an aptitude to use new pedagogical technologies / blended learning, and experience in supervising postgraduate dissertations at masters / licentiate and doctoral levels. Applicants are expected to be willing to teach, when necessary, on some evenings / weekends and on outreach programmes and to use creative and appropriate pedagogical methods in undergraduate teaching to awaken interest and enthusiasm among students, as well as to promote understanding.
* A successful applicant should be available to students (both postgraduate and undergraduate) for advice, mentoring and discussion, as required; furthermore, he or she should be ready to serve in general administration of the Faculty.
* A candidate should be able to work collaboratively with colleagues on Faculty committees and boards and some administrative experience is desirable but not essential.
Key Accountabilities, Duties and Responsibilities
The key accountabilities, duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited, to the following:
* Undergraduate teaching in Sacred Scripture.
* A willingness to assume other duties within the Faculty of Theology and the Pontifical University.
How to apply
Click on theApplybutton. You will be brought through a series of questions or requests which will include supplying:
* A complete Curriculum Vitae/Resume which should include a comprehensive list of publications and research interests.
* A personal statement of suitability addressing the criteria set out above and specifically indicating how the candidate’s teaching, research and service will enhance the academic and ecclesial mission of the Pontifical University.
* A selection of your recent peer-reviewed publications.
* Full contact details (to include email and postal addresses, as well as telephone numbers).
* The names and current contact details of two academic referees. In the case of a priest, an additional letter of recommendation and support from his Ordinary. In the case of a non-ordained religious, an additional letter of recommendation and support from her or his religious superior or Bishop.
Post status: Fixed Term - This position is a fixed Term position for the coming Academic Year. The person will be expected to teach up to 8 hours per week
The salary scale for this post is as given, and the point on this scale on which the successful candidate will be appointed will be based on applicants’ level of experience. Candidates must be available to take up the role by 1st September 2025 to be conversant of the expectations for the new Academic year- 2025/2026. Requests for further information to president@spcm.ie.
Information, social media, video links for SPPU available from
https://sppu.ie
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 12.00 noon (GMT) on Wednesday 16 th July 2025. Interviews will be scheduled to take place during before the end of July for a September 2025 start date
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