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. 

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About the Department of Theology and Religious Studies:  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 Hebrew Bible.  

You will contribute to a department that has a long and distinguished tradition of contribution to Biblical and Jewish Studies and that is known for, among other things, its excellence in the integrated study of Theology, Religious Studies and the Arts.

You will contribute to undergraduate modules including a first-year one on Religious Texts and to a Biblical Hebrew class. You will contribute to other BA and MA modules as appropriate to your expertise. You will have expertise in teaching and research in Hebrew Bible, including Hebrew language, ancient Israelite, Judahite and Judaean literature, history and customs. You will play an active role in the administration of the department, and will be research active. 

This consists 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

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. A PhD in Hebrew Bible or another relevant discipline/s
2. Demonstrated excellence in research with a focus on ancient Israelite, Judahite and Judaean literature, history and customs
3. Developed area/s of personal research, and progress in achieving quality original research publications commensurate with career stage
4. Ability to teach Hebrew Bible at undergraduate and MA levels (including ability to teach Biblical Hebrew) and to supervise PhD study in Hebrew Bible and related areas
5. An inclusive approach to engagement with different disciplines and theological and religious traditions
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. Active interest or expertise in some aspect of reception studies, ethics, the arts or material culture
2. Some experience of multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration, including one or more of ethics, the arts or digital humanities.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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.