PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The successful applicant will mainly be responsible for research outputs in the Pentecostal paradigm.  Additional responsibilities will include post-graduate supervision and teaching related to the Pentecostal paradigm.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Teaching and Learning (undergraduate and postgraduate)

·        Research and Innovation

·        Social responsiveness / Community Engagement

·        Administration and Management

·        Occupational Safety and Health

·        A PhD (NQF level 10) in Pentecostal Studies.

·        A valid membership with relevant scholarly / academic society.

·        A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience in a tertiary context on an associate or full professor level.

·        A record of consistent research outputs in line with associate or full professor level.

·        A proven record of completed supervision of post graduate students on masters and doctoral level.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

·        An NRF rating is a strong recommendation.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

·        Contributions to current subject knowledge on national and international levels.

·        Able to function as part of a faculty team.

·        Manage academic administration related to the position effectively.

·        Appropriate IT knowledge and skills and ongoing development of skills.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Ability to contribute to good relations among staff members in the faculty.

·        Ability to  build a good rapport with the students and act as an inspirational role model and mentor for students and colleagues.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                    Prof. Amanda Du Plessis on 018 299 1600

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Rouzen Slambert on 018 285 2861

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                       10 November 2025       

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                            01 January 2026

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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