Lecturer/pūkenga in Theology

Lecturer/Pūkenga in Theology (Pacific)

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**SCHOOL OF ARTS**
**DIVISION OF HUMANITIES**

Theology has been taught at the University of Otago for over 75 years. The University of Otago is a research-intensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research. We offer courses in Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, and Pastoral Theology. Our students include those from other areas in the Humanities, Education, Sciences, Commerce, and Law. While the Programme exists within a public university context, it also has strong and long-standing links with a wide variety of churches throughout New Zealand.

**_ The role/Te mahi_**

The Theology Programme is committed to strengthening its curriculum and research in relation to Pasifika communities and in accordance with the University of Otago’s Pacific Strategic Framework. The position offers an opportunity for a suitably qualified scholar to teach from a Pacific perspective and to conduct research that will be beneficial for Pacific communities.

In this role you will be expected to engage in ongoing research, teaching, and undertake postgraduate supervision. You will teach an existing paper on Moana Pasifika Theology, contribute a Pasifika perspective on other papers within the programme, and develop two further new papers in some aspect of Christian theology.

In addition, you will undertake research and share the results of your research through appropriate avenues including academic and popular publications, conferences, and workshops or seminars with stakeholders in the wider community.

**_ Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako_**

**_ Further details/Pūroko_**

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed term position available for three years.

The salary range for a Lecturer is $90,902 to $107,300 per annum.

This is a unique opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed individual to make a significant impression and contribution in their chosen discipline while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic Programme and University.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Paul Trebilco, Head of the Theology Programme via the contact details below.

**_ Application/Tono_**
- Cover letter
- CV