Professor of Old Testament or Junior Professor (Tenure Track) of Old Testament

About

Friedensau  Adventist  University  (Theologische  Hochschule  Friedensau  /  ThHF)  is  a  
state-recognized institution  of  higher  learning  of  the  Seventh-day  Adventist  Church  with  a  School  of  Theology  and  a School of Social Sciences.

Your tasks

The applicant is required to cover the entire field of Old Testament in the Bachelor's and Master's programs of the school. Main areas are Introduction to Old Testament, Exegesis, Old Testament Theology, and the History of Israel and the Ancient Near East as well as Hebrew. We also expect knowledge and experience in biblical archaeology. Lectures are to be held both in German and in English; a C1 level or equivalent in both languages is required.

Your profile

The profile of the position requires a definite interest in research; experience in acquiring exterior funding is an asset. We also expect involvement in academic administration and in managing and further developing degree programs. Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation is expected.
The requirements for employment are set out in § 35 (1) and (2), no. 1–4a and (3) (for the full professorship) and § 40 Hochschulgesetz des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (for the tenure track position). In addition, the candidate should be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and should have several years of pastoral experience.

It is expected that full-time teaching staff take their residence in the area around Friedensau.

Your benefits

Remuneration is according to the financial guidelines of the university

International campus

Your application

Please include with your application a resume of your academic career as well as a list of publications in digital form only, addressed to the office of the Rector of Friedensau Adventist University, attn. Ms. Michelle Koch, by June 30, 2022, to the following e-mail address: Michelle.Koch@ThH-Friedensau.de
If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of the School of Theology:
Alexander Schulze, Ph.D.
An der Ihle 5a, 39291 Möckern-Friedensau
Phone: +49 (0) 3921-916 171
E-Mail: alexander.schulze@thh-friedensau.de

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