Job Opportunity: Lecturer in Science and Religion

Here's notice of a job opportunity in Edinburgh as Lecturer in Science and Religion.

We are seeking an outstanding researcher/lecturer to develop and introduce a taught MSc programme in Science & Religion delivered by academic staff from across the three Colleges of the University. We also wish to develop and introduce a distance learning version of the MSc programme in Science & Religion. This programme will be funded by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation (www.templeton.org) in the first instance. Annual reports to the Templeton Foundation will be required of the successful candidate from 2012-15.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage actively in research, teaching and administration and play a full part in the collegiate life of the School of Divinity. Candidates should be qualified to doctoral level and have a proven track record of research in at least one area of the science and religion field.

The post is available from 1st April 2012; the start date is negotiable.

For further information on the School, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/divinity . Informal inquires may be directed to the School Secretary in the first instance (divinity@ed.ac.uk).

Salary Scale: £36,862 - £44,016

H/T Ross