Positions in the School of Religion and Theology

Northern Caribbean University is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following positions

in the School of Religion and Theology

• Lecturer in Old Testament

This position resides in the School of Religion and Theology, and the successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Old Testament.  The candidate is expected to foster a culture of research in the exegesis of Holy Scripture with special reference to the study of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, and to be active in applying for research funding.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a PhD in Old Testament with emphasis in Hebrew Theology and the Study of the Hebrew Language.

The ideal candidate should:

• Demonstrable plans for an on-going research agenda which will result in further substantial publications of recognised international quality.
• The ability to demonstrate research leadership, including leading by example, taking a lead in encouraging research achievement and nurturing a research culture, including the obtaining of research grants.
• A commitment to providing effective teaching and to fostering a high level of achievement at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• A record of successful graduate teaching and supervision, including experience of graduate taught courses, and of the successful supervision of doctoral theses

The incumbent must also have the ability to represent the University professionally and attractively to the public, generate good human relations with and among the workforce, and be well acquainted with, the practice the policies of the University and the Seventh-day Adventist denominational standards, be knowledgeable of, and committed to the philosophy, principles and mission of the Seventh day Adventist Church, and give witness to these values in his/her professional and Christian life.