Lecturer (Contract appointment: 2 years): Department of Old and New Testament Studies (Job ID: 6274) - (1961) at University of the Free State

 Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in New Testament and undergraduate modules in New Testament Greek.
•    Actively do research within the broader framework or New Testament and its interdisciplinary potential.
•    Synthesise knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed 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 levels.
•    Participate in various scholarly engagement opportunities at research, community engagement, or in-service learning levels. 

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in New Testament.
• Completed 16-32 credits of Greek on third-year level (NQF 7) with at least 8-16 credits in New Testament Greek and/or Early Christian Literature and/or Greek Rhetoric (preferably New Testament rhetoric) included over the years of study.
• 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).

Recommendations:

• Preference will be given to candidates with further graduate qualifications in Greek.
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least one (1) year of teaching experience in a higher education environment, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Published at least two articles in accredited journals (National and International).
• The ability to teach with digital skills and competence.
• 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.

Competencies

Key Competencies required:

   Results-Oriented:

•     The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 
•     The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

   Strategic Thinking:

•     The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
•     The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

   Business Acumen:

•    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•   Proficient in using MS Office.
•    Leading:
•  The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 
•   The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

   Building Coalitions:

• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
•  The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. 

Required Documents

• INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
• To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:                                                 
•    A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
•    Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
•    A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
•    Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Assumption of duties:

• 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing date:

• 9 November 2025.