Professor / Associate Professor P001381
Listing reference: nwu_002157
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 24 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY
SCHOOOL OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND LEADERSHIP
POSITION NUMBER: P001381
VACANCY: PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A6/A5
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
That the position in Practical theology may be filled in the Missiology subject group and other duties will include the responsibilities of the umbrella modules that are within Practical Theology.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching-learning
- Exceptional and adequate delivery method of Missiology or Practical Theology on an under- and postgraduate level.
- Collaborate and build effective relationships for successful model delivery.
Research
- Own extensive, accurate and reliable research profile.
Supervision
- Supervision of postgraduate students.
Administration
- School and Faculty administration.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A PhD in Missiology OR Practical Theology (NQF Level 10).
- Membership at a professional missional or practical theological society on national and international level.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in lecturing on an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- A minimum of 5 year’s successful supervision experience of postgraduate students.
- A minimum of 5 year’s involvement and presentation of paper at a relevant national and international subject associations.
- A minimum of 5 year’s extensive research profile in terms of academic outputs and objectives.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience lecturing other theological disciplines on an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in teaching online courses.
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Professional knowledge and practice in lecturing Missiology or Practical Theology for under- and postgraduates.
- Ability to practice development training in Missiology or Practical Theology in a 21st century South African and African context.
- Technical ability to initiate, create and maintain effective online learning environments.
- Proficiency in English and willingness to function within the multi-language policy of the NWU, with proficiency in another official South African language is a strong recommendation.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A dynamic personality that can deal with organisational responsibilities diligently and be innovative and creative.
- Ability to contribute and collaborate in building effective, safe and good mutual relationships between the staff of the Faculty for successful model delivery.
- Must be able to work well together in a team setting with colleagues from different subject groups.
- Candidate should respect the foundation of the faculty on the theology stemming from the Reformation, while taking initiative to assist in promoting the faculty's theological inclusiveness.
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: Mrs Rouzenne Slambert on 018 285 2861
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 January 2024
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.
