What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPTC Tutor and Lecturer in Doctrine and Ethics (FT) Or Tutor and Lecturer in Ethics (PT) position at Alpha International?
Role purposeThis role offers opportunities both for teaching and assessment of students, as well as vital formational and pastoral work with them, in one of the most exciting theological institutions in the UK.
St Mellitus College (SMC) is one of the leading theological training colleges in the world, seeking to provide innovative theological education and training for those called to serve Christ in the church and the world. Our vision is to see theologically confident and committed followers of Jesus in every church. We are a national college with delivery centres across the UK and key partnerships internationally. The training we offer at introductory, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels is vibrant and rigorous.
We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Role
If specialism is in Ethics, this is a part-time position (0.6FTE). If the lecturer is also able to teach Christian doctrine up to MA-level, this position is full-time (1.0FTE).Key deliverablesListed below are the key elements that the role holder will be accountable for delivering:
Teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at SMC’s various venues including daytime, evening, teaching weeks and residential sessions (allocation based on subject specialism and fte).
Assessing student work through first marking and moderation (allocation based on fte)
Developing and managing course modules as required.
Engage in supervision of BA and MA dissertations in line with subject specialism.
Pursue ongoing CPD to ensure drawing from latest pedagogical research.
Ensure up-to-date with academic specialism through reading, publication, and conference attendance so that teaching is research-led and informed by global voices.
Contribute to theological confidence through publication, conference participation, and public speaking
Engaging in Lecturer training and development and curriculum development as relevant
Formation
Acting as Formation Group Tutor to designated students, including: proactive engagement in the students’ formational development and preparation for ministry, being the first point of contact for academic, formational and pastoral support, leading formation group sessions, and conducting regular 1-1 tutorials.
If a tutor for ordinands, act as point of contact with placement context, including conducting annual placement visits, and writing annual Bishop’s Report.
Attending College residentials and teaching weeks as required for lecturing and formation.
Pursue ongoing personal development through engagement in annual reviews.
Participation in student recruitment, open days and interviewing as needed
Engaging in Formation Group Tutor training and development
Other Responsibilities
Attending all local and national staff meetings, including the staff gathering, staff retreat, and end of year celebration, and HTB Staff Meetings
Taking a full part in the worshipping community of the college. Leading and preaching at college worship services as required
General administrative duties and other tasks, as required by Executive Leadership.
Presence at conferences and events as requiredCore behavioural competencies
Excellence in Teaching & Learning
We seek to deliver academic excellence, offering high quality teaching which enables and enhances students’ learning. We want our staff team to be at the cutting edge of thinking as well as pedagogical practice and striving to provide the best learning experience for students as well as taking responsibility for investing in and developing their own skills and knowledge.
Excellence in Formation
We believe all Christians should be investing in the formation of Christ-like character, formed by the Holy Spirit. Staff members have responsibility for overseeing and supporting the formational journey of students and should themselves remain open, engaged and responsive to their own growth and formation in Christ.
Contribution to the Church
We believe that the true home for theology is within the church and should be undertaken in the context of worship, prayer, mission and unity. Staff are expected to be actively involved in a local church, engaged in mission, seeking to serve and build up the church, and contributing both in local ministry and where applicable in national conversations.
Contribution to the College
Requirements
We want staff to be committed to the vision, values and work of the college, to have a passion for its mission and a sense of personal responsibility for the overall success of the team. Staff should fully participate in and have a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the college.Essential skills, experience & knowledgeThe following skills and experience form the minimum requirements for the role:
Proven experience and high standards in teaching at Diploma and BA level, and preferably at MA level.
PhD in field relevant for teaching specialism
Prayerful passion for theology transforming people’s minds, lives and society.
Flexible, reliable self-starter who is able to collaborate and work well with others.
Strong inter-personal and pastoral skills.
Support of St Mellitus College's mission to ‘provide innovative theological education and training for those called to serve Christ in the church and the world.’
Support for the training of men and women alongside each other for ordained, licensed lay and wider ministry.
Support of St Mellitus College's commitment to Generous Orthodoxy which trains ordinands in such a way that all mainstream traditions of the Church have proper recognition and provision within the training.
Attendance and involvement in a local church contextDesirable skills, experience & knowledgeThe following skills and experience would be greatly beneficial:
Teaching qualification
Experience of and high standards in ministerial formation.
A working knowledge of the structures, ministerial patterns and training pathways of the Church of England.
St Mellitus College (SMC) is one of the leading theological training colleges in the world, seeking to provide innovative theological education and training for those called to serve Christ in the church and the world. Our vision is to see theologically confident and committed followers of Jesus in every church. We are a national college with delivery centres across the UK and key partnerships internationally. The training we offer at introductory, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels is vibrant and rigorous.
We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Role
If specialism is in Ethics, this is a part-time position (0.6FTE). If the lecturer is also able to teach Christian doctrine up to MA-level, this position is full-time (1.0FTE).Key deliverablesListed below are the key elements that the role holder will be accountable for delivering:
- Influences and oversees delivery of objectives for their area
- Is looked upon to bring subject-matter expertise within their own discipline
- Will use experience and knowledge to analyse and solve complex challenges in their area
- Seeks ongoing opportunities for improvement in their area
- As part of the clergy team, contributes to the outworking and communication of the HTB Group vision
Teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at SMC’s various venues including daytime, evening, teaching weeks and residential sessions (allocation based on subject specialism and fte).
Assessing student work through first marking and moderation (allocation based on fte)
Developing and managing course modules as required.
Engage in supervision of BA and MA dissertations in line with subject specialism.
Pursue ongoing CPD to ensure drawing from latest pedagogical research.
Ensure up-to-date with academic specialism through reading, publication, and conference attendance so that teaching is research-led and informed by global voices.
Contribute to theological confidence through publication, conference participation, and public speaking
Engaging in Lecturer training and development and curriculum development as relevant
Formation
Acting as Formation Group Tutor to designated students, including: proactive engagement in the students’ formational development and preparation for ministry, being the first point of contact for academic, formational and pastoral support, leading formation group sessions, and conducting regular 1-1 tutorials.
If a tutor for ordinands, act as point of contact with placement context, including conducting annual placement visits, and writing annual Bishop’s Report.
Attending College residentials and teaching weeks as required for lecturing and formation.
Pursue ongoing personal development through engagement in annual reviews.
Participation in student recruitment, open days and interviewing as needed
Engaging in Formation Group Tutor training and development
Other Responsibilities
Attending all local and national staff meetings, including the staff gathering, staff retreat, and end of year celebration, and HTB Staff Meetings
Taking a full part in the worshipping community of the college. Leading and preaching at college worship services as required
General administrative duties and other tasks, as required by Executive Leadership.
Presence at conferences and events as requiredCore behavioural competencies
- Sets an example to their team and the rest of the entity in living out our organisational Values at all times.
- Treats all colleagues with respect, irrespective of background, role and viewpoint, and sets the expectation of the same behaviour from all team members.
- Takes responsibility for personal growth; is also generous in sharing their time and expertise with other team members.
- Regularly asks for feedback and looks for opportunities to learn from others and continually improve their work.
- Demonstrates high levels of commitment and flexibility; is willing to lay down personal projects for the good of the team.
- Remains gracious under challenge and always remains constructive.
Excellence in Teaching & Learning
We seek to deliver academic excellence, offering high quality teaching which enables and enhances students’ learning. We want our staff team to be at the cutting edge of thinking as well as pedagogical practice and striving to provide the best learning experience for students as well as taking responsibility for investing in and developing their own skills and knowledge.
Excellence in Formation
We believe all Christians should be investing in the formation of Christ-like character, formed by the Holy Spirit. Staff members have responsibility for overseeing and supporting the formational journey of students and should themselves remain open, engaged and responsive to their own growth and formation in Christ.
Contribution to the Church
We believe that the true home for theology is within the church and should be undertaken in the context of worship, prayer, mission and unity. Staff are expected to be actively involved in a local church, engaged in mission, seeking to serve and build up the church, and contributing both in local ministry and where applicable in national conversations.
Contribution to the College
Requirements
We want staff to be committed to the vision, values and work of the college, to have a passion for its mission and a sense of personal responsibility for the overall success of the team. Staff should fully participate in and have a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the college.Essential skills, experience & knowledgeThe following skills and experience form the minimum requirements for the role:
Proven experience and high standards in teaching at Diploma and BA level, and preferably at MA level.
PhD in field relevant for teaching specialism
Prayerful passion for theology transforming people’s minds, lives and society.
Flexible, reliable self-starter who is able to collaborate and work well with others.
Strong inter-personal and pastoral skills.
Support of St Mellitus College's mission to ‘provide innovative theological education and training for those called to serve Christ in the church and the world.’
Support for the training of men and women alongside each other for ordained, licensed lay and wider ministry.
Support of St Mellitus College's commitment to Generous Orthodoxy which trains ordinands in such a way that all mainstream traditions of the Church have proper recognition and provision within the training.
Attendance and involvement in a local church contextDesirable skills, experience & knowledgeThe following skills and experience would be greatly beneficial:
Teaching qualification
Experience of and high standards in ministerial formation.
A working knowledge of the structures, ministerial patterns and training pathways of the Church of England.
