Sydney Missionary and Bible College
Location: Croydon, NSW
Location type: On-Site
Date advertised: 10th March 2026
Job Type: Full time, Part time
Closing Date: 20th April 2026
Overview of Sydney Missionary and Bible College
Sydney Missionary and Bible College’s (SMBC) vision is to see thousands of loving, skilled graduates bringing the light of Christ to a dark and needy world. For over one hundred years, it aims to achieve its vision by creating learning communities through which God prepares his people – theologically, spiritually, and practically – to serve Jesus in diverse contexts and cultures.
Located in Sydney's cosmopolitan Inner West, SMBC is a college of the Australian University of Theology, offering a variety of courses at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate level. SMBC provides a flexible approach to learning, offering full-time and part-time, day and evening, intensive and semester-length options, to meet the needs of Christians from a variety of backgrounds and with a range of ministry goals.
Position Profile: Lecturer in Christian Thought
Faculty in the Christian Thought department deliver units in:
* Systematic Theology
* Christianity in History
* Ethics
The primary objective of this position is the effective preparation of men and women for local and intercultural vocational and non-vocational ministries.
In order to meet this objective, the person we are seeking will:
* Be an enthusiastic ambassador for the study of Christian Thought.
* Be a supportive and collaborative team player; and
* Have a strong and growing relationship with the Lord.
Ideally, they will also possess (or be close to possessing):
* A doctorate in a field of Christian Thought.
* Teaching and/or ministry experience.
* Research outputs in a field of Christian Thought.
Primary Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
* Provide students with a high-quality learning experience, assisting them to achieve prescribed learning outcomes at undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate level.
* Engage in ongoing development of personal teaching methods and practices to apply high-quality, innovative learning techniques and use of materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
* Participate in developing units of study and other course materials in line with Australian University of Theology requirements.
* Partner with colleagues to drive the development, planning and implementation of high quality, innovative curriculum.
* Prepare for and conduct face-to-face, online, and co-operative programs as allocated.
* Provide constructive feedback to students in a timely manner.
* Be available to meet with students for both academic and pastoral reasons.
Research and Scholarship
* Maintain an understanding of current research in the field(s) of expertise.
* Attend and present at relevant conferences and share knowledge and insights gained with the wider faculty.
* Carry out research and scholarship with tangible outputs.
* Be willing to participate in research projects or other collaborative research initiatives.
* Potentially supervise postgraduate and doctoral students.
Contribution to the devotional and general life of the College
* Provide effective pastoral care of students.
* Lead by example in the devotional life of the College, including participating in Community Events, and communal meals.
* Engage in core SMBC activities, including leading an annual College mission team.
* Participate in orientation, graduation, conferences, and other activities of the College as required.
* Represent and actively promote the College within the wider Christian community.
* Undertake other reasonable tasks, including participating in project work as directed by the Director of Teaching and Learning and/or the Principal.
Management and Administration
* In conjunction with the registrars, manage the progress of students through their course of study, including maintaining email records and other records of participation, coursework, and assessment.
* Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, information sessions and other relevant College events.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including church and para-church organisations) in a professional and courteous manner to deliver outcomes.
* Participate in the development of the College in relation to marketing plan objectives.
* Undertake any relevant internal training courses as requested.
* Understand and comply with SMBC Codes of Conduct, Work Health & Safety, Safe Communities, Privacy and other College policies.
Working relationships
* Christian Thought Department
* Vice-Principal
* Director of Teaching and Learning
* Director of Community and Student Care
* Other Faculty
* Chief Operating Officer
* Registrars
* Library team
* Technology team
* The Bridge team
* Current Students
* Alumni
Anticipated start date: July 13, 2026.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@smbc.edu.au – we look forward to hearing from you!
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