Associate Professor in Reformation and Early Modern Christianities

Start date 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Faculty of Theology and Religion, in association with Keble College, seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Reformation and Early Modern Christianities. This is a permanent appointment (subject to successful review during the initial period of office).

The successful candidate will have:

A completed doctorate in any field relating to the history and theology of the Reformation and Early Modern period

Published research of international excellence in any aspect of Reformation and Early Modern Christianities

Well-developed plans for significant research projects envisaged for the five-year period following appointment

Demonstrated ability in teaching and supervision of research

Experience of and commitment to raising research funding

Evidence of the ability and commitment to participate effectively in the wider academic activities of both the College and the Faculty.

The main duties of the post are to conduct research of international standing, to teach and examine a range of topics in the subject via lectures, classes and to admit and teach undergraduates at Keble College, evaluating weekly essays and reporting on their progress, to supervise graduate research students, to contribute to admitting, teaching and examining taught postgraduate programmes, and to perform administrative and mentorship functions associated with teaching and research.

If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please contact Professor Mark Edwards, Faculty Board Chair, at mark.edwards@theology.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.

Application process

For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of three referees, who will be contacted contact prior to interview.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 4th February 2025. It is intended to hold interviews on 4 March 2025.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

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