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The University of Queensland Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2013: Applications Now Open
Closing Date Schools/Centres/Institutes: 28 May 2012
One of our IAPT members, Dr. Neil Pembroke of the School of History, Philosophy, Religion, and Classics at the University of Queensland, co-ordinates an international Masters and Doctoral program in Practical Theology. With 20 students, two staff members, and four research consultants working on research in Practical Theology it has been identified as a research strength within the Faculty of Arts. Currently the University of Queensland is seeking applicants for its Postdoctoral program. Practical Theology is one of the research areas associated with this program. If you know of any recent PhD graduates who may be interested, please pass on the information below. Thanks!
The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for a number of Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in 2013, to be awarded to early career researchers of exceptional calibre wishing to conduct full-time research at the University in any of its disciplines.
In particular, the scheme aims to attract outstanding recent doctoral graduates to the University in areas of institutional research priority.
To be eligible, an applicant must not have had more than five years full-time professional research experience or equivalent part-time experience since the award of a PhD, as at 30 June 2012. The selection process will also consider the alignment of the proposed research with areas of existing research strength, or research areas that UQ Faculties/Institutes wish to develop as strategic priorities.
The period of appointment will be for three years and appointees are expected to commence in early 2013. The current salary range for the award is A$79,655.88 – $88,765.21 p.a. comprising a base salary of A$68,081.95 – A$75,867.70, plus 17% superannuation. Each appointee will be entitled to maintenance funds of A$20,000 over the term of the Fellowship to support research costs. Appointees relocating from interstate or overseas will be entitled to reimbursement of travel and relocation costs.
The Guidelines, Conditions of Award and Application Form are available online at:
www.uq.edu.au/research/rid/fellowships.
For further information, contact UQFellowships@research.uq.edu.au.
Opportunity for Two PhD-student-researchers: Tilburg School of Catholic Theology 1,0 fte
Tilburg University (The Netherlands) is looking for two new enthusiastic and competent PhD-researchers, one PhD-researcher within the research programme “Christian Identity in a Pluralistic Context: Continuity and Discontinuity” and one within the Research Programme “(Re)actualizing Catholic Identity in Advanced Modernity”. More information on these research programmes and the participating members of the academic staff can be found online, on: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/theology/programmes/
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For this position we seek candidates with a (research) master degree in Theology or a related field, a strong interest in doing research and excellent academic qualifications and writing skills. Developing and defending a project plan within the research programme will be part of the procedure.
Information and online application: http://erec.uvt.nl/vacancy?inc=UVT-EXT-2012-0124
Supervisor for candidates from sociology of religion, practical theology and religious studies:
Dr. Kees de Groot
E: c.n.degroot@tilburguniversity.edu
W: www.tilburguniversity.edu/people/cdegroot
Homepage: www.cndegroot.nl
Twitter: @cndegroot
Faculty Appointment in Pastoral Care and Counseling At Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry (STM)
Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry (STM) seeks to appoint a tenure track assistant professor in Pastoral Care and Counseling. This appointment will be within the STM’s Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry (DREPM), to begin September 2012. Candidates should have a PhD in Pastoral Care and Counseling, Psychology of Religion or a closely related field. They should also possess a commitment to theological education for lay and ordained ministry, and a keen knowledge of Catholic polity and pastoral life. Candidates should be prepared to teach general introductory and specialized courses in pastoral care and counseling. The deadline for applications is March 1st, 2012, though the position will remain open until filled.
More information on Boston College, the School of Theology and Ministry, and the position can be found at www.bc.edu/stm. Applications should include a cover letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for at least three references. Send materials to Chair, Search Committee, c/o Diana Prudent, School of Theology and Ministry, 140 Commonwealth Av., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
Boston College is a leading national Jesuit, Catholic university, enrolling 14,700 students, 9,000 full-time undergraduates and 4,900 graduate and professional students. Located six miles from downtown Boston, the University has 760 full-time faculty, 2,500 employees, an operating budget of $808 million, and an endowment of $1.6 billion. Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Trinity Theological College, Brisbane, Australia is seeking a Director of Studies in Ministry, Mission and Leadership from July 1st 2012.
Trinity Theological College is the ministerial training college for the Queensland Synod of the Uniting Church in Australia. The Synod seeks faculty who are committed to forming leaders of worship, witness and service with a strong sense of Christian identity, a theologically-formed commitment to discipleship formation, and a well-grounded missional orientation. The PD and Selection Criteria are available at http://www.ucaqld.com.au/job.aspx. Further enquiries can be made be the College Principal, Rev Dr Geoff Thompson at geoff.thompson@ucaqld.com.au . Applications close at 4pm on January 27th, 2012.