PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The person to be appointed in this position is responsible to teach primarily in the field of New Testament Studies (and cognate fields like Greek) to undergraduate students in the relevant theological programs.

On postgraduate level, the position requires that the person to be appointed equips students with critical skills in order to,

 1) understand recent developments in the field of New Testament and African theologies or theologies in Africa, and

 2) subsequently contribute to research in the fields.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning 

• Teaching a range of New Testament subfields on undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Additional teaching content as required by department from time to time, in other theological discipline.

Research

• Demonstrate continuous research activity in line with the strategic planning of the research entity.

Community engagement

• Be able to link teaching and research to meaningful engagement with the community in a context of choice.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Should function in accordance with the NWU teaching/learning and research policies within the faculty, including the willingness and ability to contribute to the focus of the faculty.
• Should make contributions to current subject knowledge on national and international levels.
• Should be able and willing also to teach in other field(s) of theological study, if required.
• The candidate should be able to handle typical academic administration (meetings, marks, study material) effectively.
• Appropriate IT knowledge and skills, and willing to undergo further training in this regard.
• Be able to accept work from different academics within the scope of the core task. 
  

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to contribute to good relations among staff members in the faculty.
• Should be able to work in a team setup with regard to teaching, administrative duties and research.
• Candidate should respect the foundation of the faculty and be willing to assist in promoting the faculty’s theological inclusiveness.
• Be able to build a good report with the students and act as inspirational role model.

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. AL du Plessis: 018 299 1600

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Mrs Rouzenne Slambert: 018 285 2861

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                04 July 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                      01 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

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.