Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Specialising in Pastoral Theology and Praxis/ Pastoral Care and Counselling: Department Practical and Missional Theology at University of the Free State

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.