Lecturer in Biblical and Early Christian Studies

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Biblical and Early Christian Studies (teaching and research), which is tenable from 1^st September 2025.

You will be key to the delivery of the Religions, Theology and Ethics programme and should be committed to research and teaching in the areas of Bible and Early Christianity. You must have a PhD in a relevant field of specialisation and demonstrable teaching experience at university level. Your research may focus on any aspect or period of your specialisation. Only applicants with the ability to teach one or both biblical languages and with high quality publications will be considered. The following would be desirable: record of grant capture and expertise that will help develop research in, and broader access to, resources in the John Rylands Research Institute and Library. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to engage well with students.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Daniel Langton

Email: daniel.langton@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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