The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) seeks to appoint a Director of Studies to take over from the present Director of Studies who is transitioning to SEI’s new role of Director of Contextual Formation from May 2025.

The Director of Studies oversees all elements of SEI’s dispersed, formation-led training courses that are validated under the Common Awards scheme via Durham University in Initial Ministerial Education; acts as the senior tutor and so leads the teaching staff; teaches on all levels from certificate to master’s qualifications in Theology, Ministry & Mission, and leads the MA programmes in Theology, Ministry & Mission; Worship & Liturgical Studies; and Contemporary Christian Leadership. The Director also coordinates, supervises & marks bachelor’s and master’s dissertations; oversees SEI’s Moodle and edits the SEI Journal.

In addition to Initial Ministerial Education, SEI provides a range of programmes and support for lay and ordained members of the Scottish Episcopal Church to which the Director contributes. The post is based in Edinburgh with some flexibility for hybrid working from another location in Scotland; the new Director is expected to be in post no later than 1 September but is welcome to start from 1 May.

Candidates applying for the post will have:

• a clear belief in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ

• an earned doctorate in Christian theology or biblical studies

• a demonstrable commitment to theological reflection and ministerial formation in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition

• experience in the training of those entering ordained and lay ministries in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition

• experience in higher-education teaching and/or tutoring

• an ongoing commitment to research and publishing in one’s own theological subject area

• Administrative competence and the ability to network well and initiate projects.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The post is subject to satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme disclosure.