Biblical Studies 2012-2013

Please list advertised positions, with updates as they occur, including acknowledgments of receipt, phone interviews, campus interviews, and offers. Listing the names of those hired is a violation of privacy.

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SEE ALSO: Religious Studies 2012-2013 and Jewish Studies 2012-2013 (AND older pages: Biblical Studies 2011-2012, Jewish Studies and Israel Studies 2011-2012, and Jewish Studies and/or Israel Studies 2010-2011).

fyi: there is a late antiquity job at ucla and an aramaic studies one at university of chicago. i am not on the market, so i am only informing people. somebody else can do all the formatting mumbo jumbo below. ---> Both the UCLA and UChicago positions are already posted at European History 2012-13 if you want to follow them there.

Users
Just out of curiosity, how many people are using this site? ''How many people using this board have had at least 1 phone/skype/conference interview? 3''
 * How many HB? 21
 * How many NT? 21

''How many people using this board have had an SBL interview scheduled?  How many people using this board have had at least 1 campus interview (in 2012-13 season)? 1''

How many people using this board have had at least 1 job offer?

''How many have been on the job market for more than 4 years? ''1

How many are currently in tenure-track or tenured positions? Is is wrong to ask how many are underrepresented?
 * Tenure Track: 1
 * Tenured: 2
 * I suspect we all are in this job market.

Asbury Theological Seminary - Professor of Inductive Biblical Studies

 * Online teaching
 * Deadline for applications: midnight, 3 September 2012
 * Recieved an email stating that the committee is still working. 9/20
 * I got a really nice rejection letter via snail mail (9/27)
 * I got a rejection letter with several grammatical mistakes. (10/something) [Rad]

Baylor University - Department of Religion position in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

 * Applications reviewed beginning 15 October 2012
 * "Preference will be given to candidates who emphasize canonical narrative texts."
 * Presumably this is to compliment the Psalms (Bellinger, Burnett) and Prophets (Nogalski)
 * Short list announced to unsuccessful candidates on 7 November
 * Heard you had to be very "baptistic" to make the cut
 * Ever heard of the Marc Ellis situation at Baylor? (That is, you must fit in to stay there.)
 * Marc Ellis was not cut because he was not Baptist.  There were other issues involved.
 * No, but now I'm googling it.
 * K. Starr is president of Baylor...
 * Top two candidates are arriving in December for on-campus interview. I was an unsuccessful candidate.

Catholic Theological Union - "Entry-level position" in Old Testament Studies

 * Deadline: December 1, 2012
 * Received an email from dean's office requesting letters of recommendation (11/13); not sure whether this means my application has moved forward or it was simply a clarification of the requested documents noted in the job description (which asked for references, not letters of recommendation).
 * Anyone else applying for this position? Anyone else receive a request for letters, or did you have them sent in the first place? A: I applied and sent my letters with my application, no word on my end as of 11/26.
 * Received an email asking that I contract my letters for recommendation. Then, they will forward my application to the committee. 11/26.
 * Anyone receive further word from the search committee? I'm assuming the members are trying to run a short search, given their relatively small window to receive applications. (12/11) - no news here either (12/11)

Catholic University of America - "Associate or Ordinary Professor" in New Testament

 * Deadline: October 15, 2012
 * Does anyone know if they will consider junior candidates? I know a junior scholar who was asked to apply.
 * I'm pretty sure they are looking for a more senior-level candidate. I spoke with a friend who is on the search committee earlier this summer at the CBA. This position is a replacement for Frank Matera (who retired) and the committee is looking for someone with a strong publication record and "significant" scholarly promise.
 * Any word on interviews?

Central Michigan University - Asst. Prof of Biblical Studies

 * Ability to teach both Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament
 * Does anyone know the contact person for this position?
 * Any word on interviews?
 * Still nothing here (x8, 11/24)
 * Does anyone know if they are interviewing at SBL? I didn't see them in the "Employment Listings" email.
 * I was told today by an admin in the department that the committee is reviewing applications right now. (11/26)
 * What's the teaching load?
 * Phone interview scheduled for January (12/11). (x2)

Conrad Grebel University College - Asst. or Assoc. Professor of New Testament

 * Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
 * Review of applications will begin August 1, 2012
 * Received a friendly e-mail letting me know that I did not make the short list on Oct 12, 2012
 * I received my letter of rejection today as well (Oct 12)
 * Oct 15: received email request for a phone interview with search committee.
 * WHY would somebody delete what is arguably the most enjoyable part of the job-application season?
 * what do you mean?
 * I think he/she means complaining about not getting an interview when they met the qualifications
 * When they 'think' they meet the qualifications, then go on to suggest the school must be looking for someone who 'walks on water', and prompt a response where someone questions whether the school is serious about hiring a qualified candidate at all. Priceless.
 * You deleted your apology? That's too bad, I read it this morning and wanted to thank you for it. I'm sorry you've experienced people trash talking you. That's certainly not right; we should never begrudge people their success, especially when we're only trying to achieve the same thing ourself. My former comment here was intended only to express, in a hopfully humourous way, a frustration a lot of us share: the difficulty of the current job market.

Concordia College - New Testament
https://hr.cord.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1350602563250
 * Received a Skype interview request via email (11/2 x3)
 * To those who got interviews, congrats! Curious: are you a Pauline specialist (as was indicated to be an 'essential requirement' of the successful candidate)?
 * My dissertation is on the interpretation of scripture in early Christianity, my research program involves the reception of Pauline traditions.
 * Yes... Pauline specialist and classicist
 * I work on deutero-Pauline literature.
 * Anyone hear anything about on-campus interviews yet? Yes, I know it is early... (12/7)
 * Nothing yet (12/7)
 * For what it's worth, I was told at the end of my Skype interview that decisions on campus interviews would be made between the 12/6 and 12/13 with emphasis on the 13th... but who knows...
 * Received an email invitation to a campus interview on 12/7.
 * Received an email requesting a phone conversation on Thursday.  Not exactly sure if this is a campus visit request or not... didn't say 12/11
 * Is this from someone who was already interviewed via Skype?
 * Yes... I was already interviewed via Skype
 * Received an email requesting a phone conversation on Friday. No additional information given in the email. And yes, I too already had a Skype interivew. (12/11)
 * Any thoughts on what this means?  I've never heard of a school calling candidates to reject them
 * I don't have a clue what this means, but I suspect it's not a campus visit offer since they apparently went out on 12/7 via email. Perhaps they are going to update us on the status of the search by letting us know that campus interview offers have already gone out. I guess we'll find out on Thursday/Friday.
 * I wonder if they are trying to make the decision for the second candidate to invite to campus.
 * I speak with them tomorrow morning so I'l llet you know when I know
 * Okay the phone conversation boiled down to this.  They've selected their two campus interviewees, who both have PhDs.  They've also selected two backups with ABDs.  They were calling to ask if something doesn't work out with the two candidates with PhDs if I'd be willing to consider visiting sometime in February.  According to the conversation the President and Provost weren't willing to take a risk on an ABD, even though I will defend here in January or February.
 * Thanks for the update... this process it SO nerveracking!

Duke University Divinity School - Asst. or Assoc. Professor of New Testament

 * Deadline: Sept. 1 2012
 * Has anyone started to hear anything about this search? They have an earlier deadline than most. Are they looking to do early interviews or are they likely to stick with the usual SBL schedule?
 * There is some scuttlebutt that they may already have a particular person in mind for this job. But who knows? Nothing is ever certain on the job market...
 * Anyone hear aboutbhow this search is going?
 * They're bringing in two Associate level people for interviews.
 * is this inside information? pre-SBL, on-campus interviews? Answer: pre-SBL, on-camps interviews.
 * hardly seems fair... associates already have jobs.
 * Not jobs at Duke.
 * "fair" . . . that's funny . . . good one . ..
 * It's trickle-down employment (x4)
 * ... the rich get richer ...
 * ​... and hopefully the poor get another job opening as a result ...
 * (sadly, not until next year--too little, too late for some of us!) (x2)
 * http://divinity.duke.edu/calendar/20121107-sanctified-body-christ-greek-scriptures-churchs-bible
 * The scuttlebutt referenced above appears to have been correct.
 * Did anyone else notice the unfortunate typo in the title of that job talk announcement? Nonetheless, Duke Div would be the perfect fit for him.
 * Priceless. (x2)
 * The typo is Duke's, not the candidate's.
 * have they made an offer? Rumor is that another candidate is coming in next week.
 * No offer has been made. Another candidate is indeed coming.
 * any posting of the lecture, as above?
 * Yes. Here.
 * Got an official rejection today (12/6) x3
 * I've heard from a friend that one of the candidates who interviewed accepted the position at Duke. I think it would be inappropriate to say who it is, but let me say "I wasn't surprised"!

Duke University Divinity School - Asst. Professor of Old Testament

 * Deadline: Sept. 1 2012
 * Contacted references for recommendations: Oct 10
 * Any updates? No news here either as of 11/13, except that some candidates have had their referees contacted. Still no news here as of 12/11

Hebrew Union College JIR - Biblical and Cognate languages

 * 3 year non-tenure track position
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2012-2013
 * Email requesting an interview at SBL (11/5)
 * On campus interview request (12/10)

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Indiana University Bloomington - Early Christianity

 * Tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor rank in Early Christianity.
 * Teaching obligations will extend from introductory courses in New Testament to upper-level undergraduate courses, and graduate training at the master's and doctoral levels.
 * Deadline for applications: Monday, October 1, 2012.
 * Applicants should anticipate the possibility of a preliminary interview at the American Academy of Religion meeting in Chicago.
 * Also posted at Religious Studies 2012-2013
 * Rejection email sent today (10/18) (x4)
 * SBL interview request (10/18)
 * Those who got interviews, what's your status? Ph.D. in hand, ABD?
 * The Religious Studies wiki for this position says that no ABDs got interviews.
 * Well, I guess that answers that.
 * Unless someone on the committee is updating this blog - which they are certainly NOT, then there is no way to say that no ABDs got interviews. Don't post rumors, please. It doesn't help anyone.
 * Actually, there are ways to know. It's from an e-mail correspondence with someone on the committee. I don't consider that a rumor, but if you'd rather not know, I'll keep it to myself. I was under the impression that the point was to share information that might help others understand this opaque process.
 * To the above poster, thank you for sharing what you learned! (x3)
 * Has anybody heard anything about campus interviews?
 * Campus interviews have been scheduled.

The King's College - Asst. Prof. of Biblical Studies

 * abilty to teach both Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and New Testament

Mount Angel Seminary - Scripture

 * Open rank

Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College - New Testament

 * Interviews at SBL
 * Deadline December 31
 * Received email inviting me to interview at SBL (11/8) - x8
 * Received e-mail asking if I would like to be on the list of possible SBL interviewees & saying they will schedule as many as possible after reviewing the applications (11/8)
 * They told me that they will narrow it down to 10 candidates by mid-January and then conduct phone interviews.

Princeton Theological Seminary - Assistant Professor of Old Testament

 * Assistant Professor of Old Testament within the Department of Biblical Studies for an initial four-year term, renewable for up to three years. Note: not tenure-track.
 * Review of applications beginning on October 8, 2012
 * Email received asking that I contact my references and have them send letters of recommendation (10/3).
 * Email inviting me to a preliminary interview at the SBL and asking to see my unofficial transcripts (10/11; x2).
 * Colleague confirmed that he will be interviewed at SBL. (11/5, though the news may be old)
 * Is there something we applicants ought to know about the situation at PTS? A friend just told me that at least one senior NT person just took a position elsewhere. A - I know, right? One NT faculty member left last year, and three more are said to be leaving this year. It feels like everyone is trying to get out while we are trying to get in! Though, in all honesty, one job offer would be a lot for me, so I will gladly take the position if I am offered it.
 * The situation in NT is in no way reflective of that in OT; the two (though technically in the same department) could not be more dissimilar, and the OT faculty is quite strong.
 * On campus interview invitation (12/12)
 * Rejection letter via email (12/13)

Regent University (VA) - Assistant or Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies

 * Priority will be given to applications received by January 15, 1213.
 * 1213? Regent is more conservative than I thought!
 * Emailed the chair of the search committee regarding the status of my application and got a great "non-answer."  Has anyone else heard anything? (12/04)

Salem College (NC) - Assistant Professor of Religion (Biblical Studies)

 * Screening of applications begins November 1, 2012 and continues until position is filled
 * Salem College, a residential liberal arts college for women in Winston-Salem, NC, announces a position for an assistant professor of religion, beginning August 2013. This is an annually renewable full-time appointment. A Ph.D. in biblical studies, a record of teaching excellence, and a promising scholarly agenda are required. Responsibilities include teaching courses in the religion major and in the Salem Signature interdisciplinary general education program, advising and mentoring students, contributing to the life of the department and providing service to the campus community.
 * Any word on this one? SBL interviews?
 * My impression from the letter I got acknowledging receipt of my materials was that they aren't doing SBL interviews
 * Based on SBL's employment site, Salem isn't doing interviews at SBL
 * Has anyone heard anything about this yet?
 * Nothing here.
 * Nothing!!
 * Submitted application very late, and the chair said that they have enough applicant on file to choose from. If you sent your material before Dec., I'm sure you're in the hunt.
 * Contacted for Phone interview (12/9).

St. Catherine University - Asst. Prof. of Theology (Old Testament)

 * Application by Nov 1 recommended. Final review of applicants begins December 15
 * Any news? (X2)
 * SBL interview request via email on Nov 14 (X6)
 * I got a very kind rejection message on my voicemail from the dept. chair after I messaged them at SBL. (I had applied but wasn't asked to interview. I figured it was worth a shot. At least I got an answer.)
 * Did anyone get a timeline for the post-SBL search plan at their SBL interivew?
 * No
 * I was told that they would review the candidates interviewed at SBL in mid-December. (x3)

Syracuse University- Open Rank for Ancient Christianities and Greco-Roman Religions

 * Deadline October 16, 2012
 * Listed at CRE: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000748239-01/
 * Any word on SBL interviews?
 * None here.
 * You have to wonder if there was already a candidate, likely a senior one, in mind. I am only speculating.
 * A theory that fits well with the lateness of the posting relative to the deadline for application materials. (x4)
 * FYI - you can check on Syracuse's job site to see if they've contacted your references
 * Thanks for the tip. Anyone's references been contacted?
 * No (x3)
 * Where on the job site does it say this?  I've logged in but don't see that indication anywhere under my completed application.
 * Could be misinterpreting this, but Syracuse doesn't appear in the just issued Employment Center guide for Chicago. Perhaps the committee is working according to a different schedule. Just speculation.
 * Talked to a guy in Chicago whose friend is on the search committee and it does appear that they are looking for a senior scholar. I definitely am not holding my breath on this one.

University of Notre Dame - Senior (tenured) Position in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible

 * Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * have any applicants been contacted about this (11/30)?

===University of Pennsylvania - Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies===
 * Review of applications to begin Nov 15, 2012
 * Hebrew Bible and ancient Israelite history and religion
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2012-2013
 * Has anyone heard from them? (12/5)
 * Yes, I received an email about a skype interview (12/9).

University of Scranton- New Testament
Anyone hear anything on this position? They recently reposted an ad on the Chronicle. Maybe they were not satisfied with the first batch of applications?

Have the same question. Is it possible they're behind because of Hurricane Sandy?

Received interview request 11/7

Congrats to the above person!

Any updates on this job search?

Has the search committee announced any campus visits?
 * Not that I know of (I was interviewed as SBL).

University of Texas at Austin - Visiting Junior Faculty in Biblical Greek

 * Deadline Nov. 2, 2012
 * UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for the W.C. Nease Fellow in Biblical Greek in the Institute for the Study of Antiquity and Christian Origins and a visiting junior faculty position in Religious Studies for a term of up to three years. We seek a specialist with demonstrated expertise in the study of the culture, context, and history of the Greek Biblical tradition, including the Septuagint, Hellenistic Judaism, New Testament/Christian Origins, and related fields. We especially encourage applicants who have familiarity with methodological and theoretical issues in the study of religion and who can contribute to our graduate program in Religious Studies. The successful applicant should also have one or more additional fields of specialization, including but not limited to the following list: Philo or Josephus, Greco-Roman religions, papyrology and codicology, text criticism, or a cognate language/literature (e.g., Coptic).
 * SBL interview request via e-mail on 11/10.
 * SBL interview request via e-mail on 11/9 (x2).
 * Congrats to the above! I had heard they were looking specifically for someone specializing in Hellenistic Judaism (though the search criteria are ostensibly wider than this). To those who got interviews, I am curious if this is your research speciality? -- No, not really (x2).
 * Those who have received interview requests, ABD or Ph.D. in hand? ABD (x2) PhD
 * Any news on campus visits for this position?
 * Campus interview request via phone on 12/9.
 * Congratulations, and good luck!
 * Congratulations!
 * Thanks!
 * ABD or Ph.D. in hand?
 * Rejection via email, 12/11 (x5)

Wake Forest University - Asst. Prof in New Testament

 * Review of applications will begin October 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * does anyone know the teaching load for this position?
 * Judging by their course offerings, it's a 2/2 position.
 * Email requesting interview at SBL (11/2). x3
 * ABD or Ph.D. in hand? (ABD x1). (PhD x1) Congrats - quite the achievement to get an interview for such a great position while still ABD!
 * I'm confused - it seems that invitations to interview are being sent intermittently. I didn't receive one, but I'm assuming I'm no longer in consideration since the first invitations were sent a week ago. Do most schools not send rejections?
 * As another note of encouragement, the person being replaced with this hire was also hired while still ABD.
 * Who is being replaced? Do you know why? Is it because s/he didn't finish the degree?
 * MENE MENE TEKEL UPHARSIN.
 * That is discussed online here.
 * Drama! Any of the folks with interviews from Emory?? -- not me, and not 2 others I know of
 * I'm the author of that linked post, and while things were super-dramatic a year and a half ago, they've calmed down now. That said, we need a new NT prof in the world's worst way. Current one's been teaching since Kennedy was President and is not particularly focused.
 * Wait: she was denied tenure or denied promotion to full professor?  I thought she was an associate professor (i.e. tenured)...
 * She was denied tenure.
 * It is super classy to mock the age of a professor in an online forum.  Also, super smart to question the motivations of the dean of your institution on a blog.  If you are going to tick off your superiors, shouldn't it be on issues that really count?

Wesley Theological Seminary (DC) - Asst. Professor of Old Testament

 * Will begin reviewing applications September 14, 2012
 * Emailed the hebrewbiblesearch email address a couple days ago for an update, but still no news (11/9)
 * Emailed one of the administrators in the Dean's office to ask for an update, but no reply (11/13) -- Comes the reply that the committee is in the process of talking to some candidates (11/3)
 * Someone I know has been asked for an on-campus interview in the New Year

Wheaton College (IL) - Armerding Chair of Biblical Studies (Old Testament)

 * Appointment available July 1, 2013.
 * Associate Professor or Professor. Specialization in the area of Old Testament studies is required.
 * A colleague just accepted an OT position at Wheaton. I assume that it is for this opening.

Whitworth University - Asst Professor of Theology (Biblical Studies)

 * Appointment available Summer 2013.
 * Either Old Testament or New Testament studies (area of specialization open).
 * Review of applications begins October 15.
 * Anyone know if specialization is really open? They have a lot of NT people already.
 * A friend of mine in NT, with a connection to the school, was asked to supply additional EoE information. I was not. Anyone else asked to provide additional info? (yes x5)
 * When was this? I was asked to provide my references on Oct. 26 and to indicate whether or not I would be at SBL. Is the EoE information something different? (x2- though I got both EoE and SBL email)
 * No, the EoE is something different. I received the EoE request a day or so after I submitted all my materials. Had you not provided references with your application?
 * Any word on SBL/AAR interviews? No (x9)
 * Received a Skype interview request via email (11/8) (2x)
 * Congrats! NT or OT specialization? Thanks - OT, NT
 * Is this the same person who was asked for references above?
 * Skype interviewing folks: are you [not] going to be at SBL? Anyone with info as to whether SBL interviews will happen at all?
 * Received rejection email (11/21). A form letter to be sure, but perfectly gracious. Best wishes to those still in the process (x6)
 * Very best rejection letter I have ever received. Props to the institution and good luck to interviewees.

Wright State University -Asst. Prof. in New Testament / Christian Origins

 * http://www.sbl-site.org/careercenter/EIS_Openings_Details.aspx?ID=10613
 * Emailed to schedule prelimary interview at SBL (10/29) (x3)
 * ABD or PhD in hand? ABD (x2)
 * Any more news on this position?  a friend of mine was invited to campus (12/11)

Yale Divinity School - New Testament

 * Yale Divinity School seeks to make a tenure track appointment in the field of New Testament, to begin July 1, 2013. In an ecumenical environment Yale Divinity School prepares students for ordained ministry in diverse Christian churches and for a wide range of professional involvements, including higher education, law, medicine, the arts, management, and public service. A Ph.D. or its equivalent and strong potential as a teacher are required. The successful candidate should have expertise in early Christian literature, both canonical and extra-canonical, and be able to interpret these texts in their historical and cultural contexts, with appreciation of their theological significance.
 * A letter of application with curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a brief writing sample should be submitted to Dean Gregory E. Sterling, Yale Divinity School, 409 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511-2167. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012.
 * I emailed the dean, who said I could submit either in the mail or electronically, presumably to his email address.
 * Also posted at Religious Studies 2012-2013
 * Colleague received request for SBL interview
 * ABD or PhD in hand? PhD in hand
 * Seems like there is not a whole lot of news here, with just one person reporting. Anyone know others that have been asked to interview?
 * Met one person at SBL who interviewed, a nearly done ABD.
 * Nobody has been interviewed yet for this position. The above are incorrect.
 * From where did you get this information about no interviews?
 * I wrote the entry above about a person I met at SBL who claimed to have been interviewed for this positon there. (I was introduced by an old friend who is in the same program as the alleged candidate.) I wasn't present at the alleged interview, so perhaps the claim was pure deception. Corroborating evidence, from my perspective, was an email sent to another friend with a connection to the school at the conclusion of SBL indicating that that friend would not be invited to interview. That suggested to me that people were, in fact, interviewed at SBL (as the Annual Meeting edition of Employment Listings announced) and at least some of them were headed to the next phase. But perhaps, despite all appearances, the person above has the true insider information: no one has been interviewed at all and we can only wonder what all the rest of this is about.
 * perhaps the 'no interviews' poster is speaking about one of Yale Div'inity's other positions?
 * It is perhaps telling that nobody has claimed themselves to have had an interview for this position.
 * The above person claiming no one interviewed is incorrect.  My roommate at SBL (PhD in hand) interviewed for this position.
 * I heard from someone on the committee they interviewed a few at SBL and are doing Skype interviews now with others.
 * I received a letter on 12/7 (x2) saying they are reviewing my application and requesting completion of an Affirmative Action card. Does this mean anything? Is it standard?
 * ​Yeah, I wouldn't read into this much at all. It's pretty standard, since they want to know what kinds of folks are applying for any position they advertise.
 * Pretty disingenuous if they have completed the initial interviews to send out AA cards post hoc.
 * Happened last year, too. Rejections followed rather swiftly, as I recall.
 * ​ ​Perhaps it is telling.  Perhaps it is not. (x5)
 * <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px;line-height:normal;">I got this letter, too, on 12/10. It said they are required to send it to everyone who applied, so I wouldn't read into it.
 * <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px;line-height:normal;">I had already received a rejection email and got the AA card about 2 weeks later.