Professor of Divinity (Divinity Chair)

Start Date: January 2026

We wish to appoint a Professor of Divinity. The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar of international standing, a senior scholar who will enhance one or more of our research strengths in systematic and historical theology, church history (including world Christianities), HB/ancient Judaism, NT/early Christianity, theology & arts, and/or politics & religion.

She or he will be expected to have a range of interests which enhance those already within the School, and to make an outstanding contribution to the field’s advancement through research outputs and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to prominently represent the University of St Andrews in the UK and international communities.

Candidates will hold a doctorate in a cognate discipline and will be expected to be capable of teaching their subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. The primary criteria for appointment will be evidence of an internationally recognised record of outstanding research, and a clear programme of anticipated research activity for the coming years.

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Professor William A Tooman, Head of School (divhos@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Applications are particularly welcome from women and minorities. 

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter; http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/. 

Closing Date: 30 May 2025

Interview Date: August 2025

Please Quote ref: AC1281LS

Further Particulars: AC1281LSFPs.pdf

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