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  • Posted: May 16, 2025
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  • The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1904 on the Bloemfontein Campus with a mere six students in the Humanities. Since then, our institution has grown to more than 34 127 students, spread across seven faculties over three campuses. https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-...
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    Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Specialising in Pastoral Theology and Praxis/ Pastoral Care and Counselling: Department Practical and Missional Theology

    Duties and responsibilities:

    • Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in pastoral theology and praxis, which includes the pastoral theological practices: pastoral care and counselling and/or therapy in a diverse cultural and African context. 
    • Actively conduct research within the broader framework of pastoral theology and praxis and its interdisciplinary potential.
    • 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 of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling (for a permanent appointment). 

    or

    • Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling 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

    • A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling.
    • 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 supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
    • A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and international 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

    • A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling.
    • Experience as an 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 graduate 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 an agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

    Recommendations:

    Lecturer

    • A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling (for a permanent appointment). 

    or

    • Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling 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

    • A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling.
    • 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 supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
    • A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and international 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

    • A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling.
    • 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.

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