Job Information
Boston College New Testament Abstracts - Abstractor (temporary) in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job Description
New Testament Abstracts - Abstractor (temporary)
The Abstractor for New Testament Abstracts (NTA) contributes to the general content development functions (as directed by the Assistant Editor or Acting Editor), principally the composition of abstracts.
This position reports to the Assistant Editor or Acting Editor.
Published issues of NTA are subscribed to throughout the world, primarily by colleges, universities, and seminaries. Print publication is supplemented by an online version, which starts with volume 29 (1985), which provides students and scholars with all of the advantages of a searchable database format. This version is produced in cooperation with the American Theological Library Association and is subscribed to by some 300 institutions of higher learning.
This is a fully remote position which requires a commitment of 10 hours per week and runs through June 30, 2025.
Hiring Range: $45/hr to $50/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
University Core Competencies
Teamwork, Customer Focus, Continuous Learning, Decision Making/Problem Solving,
Communication, Applying Technology, Valuing Diversity, Big Picture Perspective,
Openness to Change, Productivity, People Development.
Advanced knowledge of the field of NT studies and immediately allied fields such as Patristics,
Judaic studies, Greco-Roman studies, etc. Reading knowledge of NT Greek is
assumed as is the ability to follow technical discussions of other ancient
Greek texts. Knowledge of ancient Hebrew, Latin, Coptic, and other languages
sufficient to follow discussions focused on scholarship relevant to NT studies
is assumed.
In terms of modern languages, the position assumes familiarity not only with
English-language scholarship but also that originating in German, French,
Italian, and Spanish.
Computer proficiency—e.g., utilize folders and files on a server shared with other contributors
in the office and by VPN and/or Dropbox. Proficiency with and access to Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Advanced degree in Biblical Studies, Ph.D./Th.D. preferred. Editorial experience is very
desirable.
Previous writing and editing experience is highly desirable. Demonstrated proficiency in reading
and summarizing academic scholarship in biblical studies and ability to
summarize basic information with the aid of dictionaries in a limited number of
cases for various other languages. Ability to meet deadlines is essential.
Closing Statement
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.