Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Missional Studies: Department of Practical and Missional Theology at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

Senior Lecturer

•     Lecture undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
•     Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Masters and PhD students.
•     Conduct research and deliver quality research outputs in line with the research strategy of the faculty.
•     Attend and speak at conferences, research colloquia, workshops, and seminars to enhance research and disciplinary knowledge.
•     Participate in community activities such as mentorship and provide training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.
•     Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting, and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks and handling of student complaints.
•     Contribute to curriculum development within the faculty.
•     Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and Head of the Department.

Lecturer

•     Lecture undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
•     Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Masters and PhD students.
•     Conduct research and deliver quality research outputs in line with the research strategy of the faculty.
•     Attend and speak at conferences, research colloquia, workshops, and seminars to enhance research and disciplinary knowledge.
•     Participate in community activities such as mentorship and provide training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.
•     Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting, and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks and handling of student complaints.
•     Contribute to curriculum development within the faculty.
•     Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department.

Inherent Job Requirements

Senior Lecturer:

•     A relevant PhD on NQF level 10 in Missional Studies or any other relevant specialisation in the fields of Practical and Missional Theology.  
•     Evidence of experience and excellence in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate including postgraduate supervision up to master’s level and curriculum and/or programme development.
•     A proven research profile of discipline-specific peer reviewed publications over a sustained period of time, in national and international accredited journals of high impact.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
•     Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
•     An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
•     Proven experience in supervising to completion of master’s students.
•     Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

Lecturer:

•     A PhD on NQF level 10 in Missional Studies or any other relevant specialisation in the fields of Practical and Missional Theology .
•     Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
•     Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
•     A good academic record.

​​​Recommendations

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer:

•     The ability to work interdisciplinary in the field of Practical and Missional Theology and/or related studies.
•     The ability to conduct empirical research.
•     Senior Lecturer: Published at least three articles in accredited Journals (National or International).
•     Lecturer: Published at least one article in accredited Journals (National or International).