Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor: Department Practical and Missional Theology needed at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules within the broader framework of practical theology, which includes studies in liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership, pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work. 
• Actively conduct research within the broader framework of practical theology, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies and at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g. liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work.
• Synthesise knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and DHET-accredited journals.
• Communicate research findings at scientific conferences.
• Source funding for research from international and national funding organisations.
• Participate actively in the professional community.
• Supervise postgraduate students at master’s and PhD levels.
• Participate actively in leadership and administration at Departmental and Faculty level.
• Participate in various scholarly engagement opportunities at research, community engagement, or in-service learning levels. 

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation in at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g.  liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work (or related practical theological fields)  (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Practical Theology with specialisation in at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g. liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work (or related practical theological fields)  (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation in at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g. liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work (or related practical theological fields)  MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in DHET-accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in specialisation in at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g.  liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work (or related practical theological fields) 
• 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 demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-accredited scientific journals. 
• 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.

Associate Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in specialisation in at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g.  liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work (or related practical theological fields) 
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international DHET accredited journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

• Preference will be given to experience in empirical research (field work) skills and the ability to conduct interdisciplinary research. 
• Active participation in local practical, pastoral and/or diaconal academic societies. 
• Preference will be given to at least one (1) year teaching experience in a higher education environment, on both an undergraduate and postgraduate level 
• The ability to teach with digital skills and competence.
• Practical experience in a faith-based environment and scholarly engagement with faith-communities or communities in need.
• The ability to teach other sub-disciplines in Practical and Missional Theology, such as liturgy and homiletics, congregational and leadership studies, missional studies, faith formation, pastoral and diaconal studies).
• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) related to Higher Education Institutions (e.g., Blackboard) or related experience with institutional systems and the ability to navigate through them.