Lecturer in Pastoral Theology, Mission and Ministry The Church of Ireland Theological Institute invites applications for a new role in Ministerial Formation within its committed academic team, to commence in the early summer of ****.
The ideal candidate will share the Institutes ethos of integration between theological disciplines, commitment to ministerial formation through robust engagement between theory and practice, and openness to a community of collaborative learning.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and embrace delivery in both blended and residential pathways.
Key Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities on each of the residential and blended Masters in Theology Programmes, and the blended Certificate in Christian Theology and Practice; Preparation and oversight of students undertaking Masters dissertation projects; Input into the formational curriculum for ordinands; Academic administrative tasks and research activity commensurate with a post at this level.
Requirements: Essential Criteria: Completed or near completed PhD in a relevant theological discipline; Demonstrable commitment to excellence, integration, and creativity in teaching and learning, including the modelling of reflective practice on experiential learning and student involvement in peer learning ; Demonstrable commitment to ongoing research and publication; Understanding of, and willingness to teach in, a denominational theological institution, and openness to students of varying backgrounds, theologies and commitments, including emerging movements and approaches (e.g. pioneer ministry, the Christian faith in the public square).
Desirable Criteria: A priest in Anglican orders to enable preaching and presiding in chapel; Ministerial experience and expertise in spiritual formation and mission; Demonstrated ability to teach research, writing, and fieldwork methodologies; Experience of teaching via distance-learning technologies; Strong administrative capacity and an ability to manage complex systems.
To Apply: The closing date for applications is 28 November ****.
Please send the following to: a letter of application indicating your reasons for wanting to apply for this post; an academic CV, including relevant previous employment details; contact details for three referees; a tentative syllabus for either the MTh Pastoral Studies or Missiology module, or an Elective you could offer for theological students at Masters level (seefor curriculum overview); a personal statement to include: your philosophy of theological education, integration of learning, and ministry training, with specific reference to the areas of mission, pastoral theology and ministerial formation; a description of your own involvement within the life of the church; the relationship between your personal spirituality and your research and teaching life; evidence of your commitment to the importance of a collaborative approach.
Skills: Teaching Research Publishing