King's College London

About us

We are a dynamic, forward-looking department of Theology and Religious Studies, proud of our diverse student community and our outstanding socially-engaged research. We're in the top 10 in the UK for Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies (QS World Rankings by Subject 2024).

We're one of the longest established theology departments in the country, and a centre of excellence and innovation in the study of religion across disciplines – from social and political sciences to theology and biblical studies, and from philosophy and ethics to religious studies and the arts.

Our expertise covers Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Shamanism, and new religious movements and our research and teaching emphasises religious diversity and the rich histories of cultural encounter that shape life in the modern world.

About the Faculty:  www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums

About the Department of Theology and Religious Studies:  https://www.kcl.ac.uk/trs

About the role

The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King’s College London is seeking to appoint a permanent Lecturer in New Testament, Gender and the Arts.

You will contribute to a department that has a long and distinguished tradition of contribution to Biblical Studies and is known for its excellence in the integrated study of Theology, Religious Studies and the Arts. You will have expertise in teaching and research in New Testament and intersections with gender and the arts (and possibly material culture) plus appropriate languages. You will play an active role in the administration of the department, and will be research active.

The role consists of 40% teaching, 40% research, 20% administration. Appropriate support and training will be provided in the context of a supportive department and faculty.

This post will be offered on a full-time, indefinite contract.

About you

Essential criteria

1. A PhD in Theology, Religious Studies, Biblical Studies or another relevant discipline/s
2. An inclusive approach to engagement with different disciplinary approaches and theological and religious traditions
3. Ability to teach New Testament, gender and the arts at undergraduate and MA level, and to make the Bible relevant for students who may have no prior knowledge or interest
4. Ability to teach New Testament Greek at BA and MA levels and to supervise PhD study
5. A developed area of research, and progress in achieving quality original research publications commensurate with career stage.
6. Strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills, ability to be a champion and advocate for TRS
7. Collaborative spirit and ability to work with others in a collegial and supportive manner
8. Excellent administrative and organisational skills, able to deliver projects in a creative and timely manner

Desirable criteria

1. Interest or expertise in material culture
2. Some experience of multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration, including one or more of ethics, the arts or digital humanities.

Further information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.