Grade UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 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 hours in total
Fixed-term: 12 months, post available from 1st September 2026
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The Opportunity:
The School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Teaching Fellow in Old Testament and Hebrew Bible. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the School of Divinity's 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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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
A competitive salary.
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The closing date for applications is 30th June 2026.
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