Senior Tutor in Theology

The Wesley House Trustee/Directors are seeking to appoint a Senior Tutor in Theology from 1 September 2024. Applications are invited from experienced scholars and research supervisors who have the relevant skills and expertise to support international students working on a range of theological projects and to teach in the field of Methodist spirituality and theology.

This is a permanent role. It may be Cambridge-based or remote with periods of residence at Wesley House. It may be possible to split the role and applications are welcome for job share or part time working. The successful applicant(s) will:

• 1 Supervise up to a maximum of 8 FTE doctoral students.
• 2 Maintain and develop the profile of Wesley House as a global Methodist educational provider through teaching, research, publications and network development.
• 3 Act as Programme Director for taught students (Masters and Diploma).
• 4 Take a share in the leadership of the worshipping and community life of the college.

Applications

Applicants are asked to submit a full CV together with a letter of application that provides evidence of relevant experience, achievements and commitments in relation to the job description and the person specification.  Applications should be sent to [email protected] arriving by 9am (UK time) on Monday 15 April 2024.

First interviews will be via zoom on Friday 26th April 2024 and second interviews on 30th-31st May 2024 in person in Cambridge UK.  Accommodation will be provided for those invited to second interview for the night of 30th May.

Job Description: Senior Tutor

• Undertake a full teaching load of doctoral supervision up to a maximum of 8FTE students and a maximum of 15 students in total (50%)

Wesley House currently has 44 research students. A part time Director of Research and a full time academic administrator support this work. This post-holder will be a key first supervisor on the team, taking on a full supervision load. A willingness to supervise as part of an intercultural team will be essential. Specialisms in decolonial theology, contextual theology, Methodist theology and research methods will be the most relevant though others may also be useful.

• Develop and maintain the profile of Wesley House as a global provider of Methodist/Wesleyan theological education (20%)

Wesley House has developed a reputation as a global provider of Methodist/Wesleyan theological education over the last decade. This postholder will be responsible for developing and maintaining Methodist/Wesleyan theological networks.

• Act as Programme Director for Taught Programmes (15%)

As members of both the Anglia Ruskin University and University of Cambridge oversight groups within the Cambridge Theological Federation Wesley House shares in the academic administration of these programmes. The postholder will take the lead for Wesley House in academic matters concerning taught students and act as the CTF Co-ordinator for the MA in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (ARU).

• Take a share in the running of the college (15%)

The college is a worshipping community that values Christian and academic formation in community. Many of our students and some of our staff live and work remotely. The postholder will be expected to share in the leadership of these aspects of college life, remotely and in person including:

• Leading worship and facilitating online covenant/tutorial groups
• Student support
• Academic administration
• Regular meetings

Further details are available via the ‘Apply’ button above