Teaching Fellow in Old Testament & Hebrew Bible

Grade UE07: 41064.00 - 48822.00 per annum pro-rata (22.50 - 26.75 per hour plus annual leave allowance)

College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Divinity

Guaranteed Hours (GH) contract: 454 hoursin total

Fixed-term: 12 months post available from 1^st September 2026

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The Opportunity:

The School of Divinity University of Edinburgh invites applications fora Teaching Fellow in Old Testament and Hebrew Bible. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the School of Divinitys Biblical Studies subject area and to contribute to the teaching of Biblical Hebrew at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

This is a Guaranteed Hours role with 454 hours guaranteed for the duration of the contract; we are open to considering reduced hours or job-share arrangements.

We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working with teaching to be delivered in person on campus.

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

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• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
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• Flexible/hybrid where the roles allow
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Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 30^th June 2026.

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