Lightfoot Professor of Divinity (New Testament) (T&R_03)

at  Durham University

Lightfoot Professor of Divinity (New Testament) (T&R_03) (Job Number: 25000071)
Department of Theology and Religion
Grade 10: - £71,820+ per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time
Contracted Hours per Week: 35
Closing Date: 14-Mar-2025, 6:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.
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EDUCATION

Candidates will be able to evidence excellence in the development and delivery of teaching. They will demonstrate leadership, distinction and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality learning environments and curricula, including curriculum development, that enables student to achieve their potential.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION CRITERIA

• Qualification - candidates must evidence substantial and sustained educational leadership demonstrated by one or more of the following:
• Evidence of at least one example of co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others in relationship to learning and teaching, or;
• Successful completion of the DELTA3 course (“Leadership in Learning and Teaching”) or the DELTA4 course (“Strategic Leadership in Learning and Teaching”), or;
• Achievement of Senior or Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (https://www.heacademy.auk/individuals/fellowship/fellow), which is the national body that champions teaching excellence.
• Quality - evidence of excellence in the development and delivery of high-quality and distinctive teaching. Evidence of training, educating and mentoring other teachers in the department and/or the University in relationship to learning and teaching. Candidates may choose to provide student evaluations and / or peer reviews of teaching.
• Innovation – leadership and influence in in curriculum/new programme development and the development of innovative teaching and the design of learning environments/curricula that provide high quality teaching and student experience including lectures, small group learning and/or using technology or other techniques to enhance learning and/or assessment.
• Strategic - demonstrating leadership and influence in the design and delivery of excellent teaching activities and the creation of learning environments that enable students to achieve their potential.

• Conduct research that is world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour, showing leadership in New Testament studies within and beyond the academy which is commensurate with the Department’s continuing emphasis on international excellence;
• Lead the development of research project/fellowship proposals in pursuit of suitable national and international funding opportunities to support research;
• Deliver excellent teaching, offering lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, demonstrating leadership and innovation in the design and delivery of high quality learning environments and curricula;
• Enhance the quality of the research environment in the Department, by playing a leading role in national and international research groups and networks;
• Engage in the mentoring of early career researchers and junior colleagues;
• Attract research students, and provide high-quality supervision, contributing significantly to the development of the PhD programme;
• Enhance the Department’s commitment to its vibrant and international postgraduate culture;
• Contribute significantly to the administrative functioning and collegial environment of the Department and wider University;
• Fully engage in, champion and enhance the values of the Department;
• Carry out such other duties as specified by the Head of Department.
  Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
  Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our Purpose and Values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It’s important to us that all colleagues undertake activities that are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.
  We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups.
  If you have taken a career break or periods of leave that may have impacted on the volume and recency of your research outputs and other activities, such as maternity, adoption or parental leave, you may wish to disclose this in your application. The selection committee will take this into account when evaluating your application.
  The University has been awarded the Disability Confident Leader status. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.
  Candidates must demonstrate research excellence in the field of New Testament studies with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. The following criteria pertain to Professors at Durham University.