Tutorial Fellow in Theology and Biblical Studies

Role Overview

This academic post centres on delivering high-quality instruction in Theology and Biblical Studies across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Your week will blend lecturing and seminar facilitation with intensive student mentorship, while your research output advances the department's scholarly standing. The role matters because you shape both the intellectual formation of future ministers and researchers and the university's reputation for theological rigour.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess a minimum of four taught courses each semester, aligning content with the approved syllabus and academic calendar.
• Direct undergraduate and postgraduate research dissertations, providing structured feedback to keep projects on schedule and compliant with institutional regulations.
• Prepare, administer, mark, and moderate all forms of assessment — including assignments, tests, and examinations — and submit final grades within official deadlines.
• Build an ongoing research portfolio that yields peer-reviewed publications, alongside active participation in academic conferences, seminars, and inter-university workshops.
• Revise and enhance curriculum materials to reflect current scholarship, pedagogical advances, and changing ministerial needs.
• Serve on departmental and university committees, support quality assurance reviews, and mentor students on academic and professional pathways.
• Undertake additional duties assigned by University Management that support strategic institutional objectives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Theology, Biblical Studies, or a closely aligned discipline from an accredited, recognised university.
• Minimum of three years of university-level teaching, research, or ministry practice in the field of Theology or Biblical Studies.
• Demonstrable command of contemporary pedagogical approaches, including e-learning platforms and the supervision of student research.
• Active registration with the relevant professional theological or academic body.
• A publication history in peer-reviewed journals or other reputable academic outlets, with evidence of ongoing research vitality.
• Capacity to handle multiple courses, marking loads, and supervisory commitments with precision and timeliness.