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16 June 2010

JOB: Director Mission and Justice

Anglicare Canberra and Goulburn, Australia, is seeking to appoint a mature Christian leader as the Director Mission and Justice. They are seeking a strongly committed person who is experienced in mission within disadvantaged communities and has the capacity to undertake public theology.

This role forms part of the Anglicare Executive and reports to the Chief Executive Officer with particular responsibility for: Shaping and contextualizing the mission and work of Anglicare; Theological reflection, research and teaching; Coordinating chaplaincy services; Engaging with parishes and supporting the development of fresh expressions of the Anglican Church.

A theological degree appropriate for license as a priest or deacon in the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn is required.

To obtain a position description, please contact Tina Mills: tina.mills@anglicarecg.org.au

To apply, forward a comprehensive resume and covering letter to Peter Sandeman (Chief Executive): peter.sandeman@anglicarecg.org.au

Deadline: 12 July 2010

30 April 2010

JOB: Public Theology Administrative Assistant (full-time, temporary)

The Evangelical Alliance, Whitefield House, 186 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4BT, England, is looking for a

Public Theology Administrative Assistant (full-time, temporary)

This role involves providing administrative and secretarial assistance to the Public Theology Team, responding to enquiries, arranging and facilitating meetings, assisting in the production and distribution of Public Theology publications, and providing support (including co-ordinating logistics) as the Alliance conducts a large-scale research project at festivals, conferences, and member churches this summer. Candidates would benefit from an interest in politics and/or theology. The successful candidate will have: proven administrative or secretarial skills; the ability to use initiative and take responsibility for tasks; excellent communication and relational skills; positive team-working attitude. All applicants must be committed to the aims and ethos of the Evangelical Alliance.

Salary: ca. £20,000 p.a., plus benefits

A detailed job description, person specification, terms and conditions, applicants guidance notes, etc. are to be found here:

www.eauk.org/vacancies

Please apply online or download an application form from the site and e-mail it to the Evangelical Alliance HR Department: hr@eauk.org

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 14 May 2010

Interviews: 20 May 2010

19 February 2010

JOB: Research Assistant (0.4fte) on a political theology grant

The University of Plymouth's School of Secondary and Further Education Studies (part of the Faculty of Education) is looking for a

Research Assistant 0.4fte (fixed-term for 12 months)

Salary: £22,879 to £26,523 p.a., pro rata (Grade 5)

The successful candidate will provide research assistance and support to the grant holder on a twelve-month Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) research grant: "Political Theologies: Responses of Religious Leaders and Authority Figures in England to Contemporary Issues of Freedom of Expression".

This is a part-time, fixed-term position working 14.8 hours per week until 28 February 2011.

The University of Plymouth is acknowledged as having one of the best research performances in UK modern universities (former polytechnics). The Faculty of Education is proud of the outcome of the most recent RAE, which placed it comfortably in the top half of all British HEI Education departments, and in the top four of those from the 'new' universities. It supports innovative opportunities for research within the discipline of education and pedagogic enquiry both within and beyond the Faculty.

Deadline for applications: 26 February 2010, 12 noon

Interviews will be held in the week beginning 8 March 2010.

A detailed job description and information on how to apply (including application form) can be found here:

www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29190

For an informal discussion only, please contact Prof Liam Gearon: liam.gearon@plymouth.ac.uk

07 January 2010

JOB: Visiting professorship on political theologies at Stanford

Gerda Henkel Visiting Professor at Stanford University 2010-2011

Call for applications

Focus area: "Political Theologies: History, Religion and Law in Modern Germany"

www.stanford.edu/dept/german/cgi-bin/?q=node/259

The Gerda Henkel Visiting Professorship at Stanford's Department of German Studies is open to faculty members at German universities with distinguished scholarly accomplishments in a historical humanities field other than literature, e.g. History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Art, or Music History.

Applicants for the 2010-2011 academic year should demonstrate a specific interest in the broad area "Political Theologies: History, Religion and Law in Modern Germany". Specializations may include topics such as the Kulturkampf, Weber's sociology of religion, the problem of the Weimar Center, or broader questions of charisma in politics.

The Gerda Henkel Visiting Professor will normally be on research leave from his or her home university and will be appointed at Stanford for one academic quarter (three months) to be scheduled at mutual convenience. A stipend is available to help defray costs of the visit.

The Visiting Professor will be expected to offer two courses, at least one of which will be designed for graduate students, while the other will be defined in terms of departmental needs. Each visitor will be fully integrated into the academic and intellectual life of the department, including participation in colloquia. In addition, the Visiting Professor will deliver one formal lecture, advertised to the university community and open to the public.

The academic quarters for 2010-2011 are autumn: 20 September-10 December; winter: 3 January-10 March; and spring: 20 March-8 June.

Applications should include a statement of interest, a full CV and bibliography, a selection of proposed courses, and the preferred term for residence. Please direct inquiries and applications to Ms Midori Inahara: minahara@stanford.edu

Deadline: 30 March 2010

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applicants from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions.

06 November 2009

JOB: Assistant Professor of English, with political theology

Pomona College is looking for an

Assistant Professor of English: Early Modern Drama, including Shakespeare (tenure track)

Strong secondary field(s) desirable, including (but not limited to) considerations of race, sexuality, performance, geo-humoralism, and political theology.

PhD in hand or expected by September 2010.

Pomona College, the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, is a highly selective liberal arts college, located 35 miles east of Los Angeles and attracting a diverse, national student body. The College has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary study, as well as to intercollegiate cooperation, providing a stimulating environment for students and faculty alike. Department faculty teach two courses per semester, and are eligible for a one-year junior research leave, regular sabbatical leaves, and generous research support.

www.pomona.edu

Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and 1-2 page dissertation abstract to Kevin J.H. Dettmar (Chair, Department of English): shakespeare@pomona.edu

Complete applications received by 6 November will receive full consideration.

Pomona College is committed to increasing its diversity and welcomes applications from women and members of under-represented groups.