Location

Lecturer in New Testament

Location

Belfast

Salary

£35,109 to £42,234 E2 (per annum) – under review

Opened on

2026-04-02

Closed on

2026-04-22

Three Year Fixed-Term
The post holder will contribute to the mission and vision of Union Theological College by providing high-quality teaching, as well as academic and pastoral support for students, and thereby to participate in the Christian ministry and mission of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Essential Criteria:
A PhD in New Testament from a recognised university or academic institution
The ability to teach New Testament Greek
Willingness to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
Ideally 2 years’ experience of leadership in a Christian congregation or para-church
Previous experience of teaching New Testament and Greek in an academic or educational environment
Proven administrative competence i.e., organisational skills, report writing, etc.
Appropriate IT skills and experience
A personal Christian faith, normally demonstrated by active membership of a Christian congregation (the essential nature of this post requires that the successful candidate be a Christian as provided for under excepted occupations in the Fair Employment Treatment (NI) Order 1998)
Must evidence an understanding of, and commitment to, working within the Christian ethos and doctrinal framework of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Respectful of the diversity of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, including theological diversity
Willing to be flexible in working arrangements and hours to suit the needs of the post
Information about the College may be viewed at www.union.ac.uk
To apply or for further information click on the 'Apply' button above.
The job closes at 4pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026
Please note this post may close earlier if there are sufficient applications
Previous applicants need not apply