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CHURCH DIVINITY SCHOOL OF THE PACIFIC, President and Dean (07/02/09) The Church Divinity School of the Pacific is searching for a President and Dean to be chief executive, educational, and administrative officer, leading this vital seminary of the Episcopal Church into the future. CDSP educates leaders to serve congregations and society. It is a center for theological and intellectual inquiry, a developer of new models for theological education, and a partner in missionary exchange among Christians around the globe, as well as a leading resource for liturgical renewal and excellence in ministry. The President and Dean will be charged with continuing to lead the evolution of theological education at CDSP and... more CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN-JEWISH LEARNING, BOSTON COLLEGE, Corcoran Visiting Chair in Christian-Jewish Relations (07/01/09) BOSTON COLLEGE and its Center for Christian-Jewish Learning invite applications for a one year visiting appointment (renewable for a second year) as the Corcoran Visiting Research Professor specializing in some aspect of the relationship between Judaism and Christianity. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or its earned equivalent, have published in the field, and hold (or have retired from) a tenured position (or its equivalent) in a university or seminary. The Visiting Professor will agree to take on specific responsibilities related to the mission of the Center. For a full description go to the link on the Center’s homepage at www.... more CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Technical Services Librarian (07/01/09) The Concordia University library is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Technical Services Librarian. The Technical Services Librarian is responsible for the acquisition, licensing, and maintenance of library electronic resources, cataloging of library materials, and managing print serials. The position is also responsible for updating library web pages and upgrading the integrated library system. The Technical Services Librarian must also be willing to work irregular hours including some nights and weekend shifts. Required Qualification: Master's degree from an ALA accredited university One to two year... more WHEATON COLLEGE, Assistant Professor of Old Testament (07/01/09) WHEATON COLLEGE (IL) seeks candidates for an assistant professor of Old Testament. The position is a full time, tenure-track appointment to begin in August 2010. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. completed by time of employment, evidence of outstanding teaching, and a proven commitment to research and scholarship. The position involves teaching 12 credit hours per semester, including general education courses and biblical Hebrew. Application deadline: October 2, 2009. Send letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Ann Gerber; Old Testament Search Committee; Wheaton College; Wheaton, IL 60187-5593, or via email to: OTsearch@wheat... more WHEATON COLLEGE, Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies (07/01/09) WHEATON COLLEGE (IL) seeks candidates for the Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies. This endowed position is a full time, tenure-track appointment to begin in August 2010. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., evidence of outstanding teaching, and a distinguished record of research and scholarship in New Testament studies. The position involves mentoring doctoral students, teaching doctoral seminars and playing a leading role in the master’s program in biblical exegesis. Teaching load involves 12 semester hours per year. Application deadline: September 30,2009. Send letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Ann Gerber, Wessner Chair Se... more MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Catalog Librarian (06/29/09) Memphis Theological Seminary seeks a ¾-time Catalog Librarian. Duties include original and copy cataloging on OCLC through an integrated library system, database maintenance, authority control, and occasional reference service. Required qualifications: MSLS/MLIS degree; substantial coursework and/or experience in original cataloging; knowledge of AACR2 and LC Classification. Preferred qualifications: experience with SIRSI-Dynix cataloging module; academic background in theology, religion, English composition, or a related discipline; experience with computer lab supervision; computer network expertise. Salary and Benefit... more THE JOHN RICHARD ALLISON LIBRARY AT REGENT COLLEGE,VANCOUVER, BC, Director of Library Services (06/19/09) Director of Library Services The John Richard Allison Library at Regent College, Vancouver, BC Housing the joint collections of Regent College & Carey Theological College Introduction: Regent College, an evangelical, international graduate school of Christian studies, and Carey Theological College, a graduate school providing master and doctoral degrees associated with the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (both affiliated with the University of British Columbia), jointly seek a creative and experienced Director of Library Services for The John Richard Allison Library. Position Summary: The Library Direct... more ATLANTIC SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, Instruction and Outreach Librarian (05/26/09) Instruction and Outreach Librarian, Permanent Full-time Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Introduction: The library of Atlantic School of Theology seeks an enthusiastic, multi-talented, entry-level Instruction and Outreach Librarian to fill a permanent, full-time position. Position Summary: Reporting to the Library Director, and working collaboratively with other librarians, library staff and faculty, this librarian position is responsible to plan, develop, deliver and assess the instructional services program of the AST Library, relevant to the academic curriculum and mission of Atla... more SOCIETY OF BIBLICAL LITERATURE, Executive Director (01/28/09) The Society of Biblical Literature invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director, effective July 1, 2010. The premier scholarly and professional association of biblical scholars, the SBL has a current membership of more than 9000, a staff of 25, and an annual operating budget of about $3,000,000. It is a constituent society of the American Council of Learned Societies. The mission of the SBL is "foster biblical scholarship," a mission it carries out through opportunities for mutual support, intellectual growth, and professional development of its members; organizing congresses for scholarly exchange; facil... more