Lecturer and Programme Leader – Theology, Music & Worship (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)

London School of Theology (LST) has been providing academic evangelical theological education since 1943.  It is committed to serving the Church globally and training Christian disciples who transform wider society through their life and witness. We have a bold vision of Forming Disciples, Resourcing Churches, Impacting Society.

LST is seeking to recruit an experienced and visionary Programme Leader to manage and develop the Theology, Music and Worship department with oversight of the Theology and Worship Studies programme – one of LST’s flagship interdisciplinary programmes. The post may suit an experienced practitioner with a strong professional background in music and worship or a scholar with teaching experience and published or creative output of international standing. Those with a track record in each of these areas are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

The postholder will have strong leadership skills, strategic thinking and relational wisdom to consolidate and develop the department, within the broader vision of LST. The postholder will primarily be responsible for the effective recruitment and leadership of the Theology and Worship Studies programme. The role will also involve some teaching in the successful candidate’s particular area/s of expertise.

This position will consist of lecturing, supervision, research and administration. As well as these key tasks, others will include participation in and contribution to the vibrant community life of the School e.g. engagement with Chapel services, facilitating a tutor group and attending core college events and conferences.

The appointment as Lecturer is the primary, permanent position associated with this post and the Programme Leader role is a fixed-term, three year position with potential for renewal.

There is an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010: Part 1, Schedule 9. It is a condition of employment that the postholder sign annually LST’s Doctrinal Basis and maintain the key values outlined in its Ethos Statement.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The job description, person specification and full details on how to apply can be found via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Deadline for receipt of applications: Noon, Monday 19^th May 2025

Interview date: Tuesday, 27^th May 2025

Candidates will need to allow up to one day for the interview and selection process, which will include meetings with faculty, staff and students, the presentation of a lecture on a specified topic, Chapel attendance and lunch.

Start date: No later than 1^st August 2025