Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (P001360) at North West University

Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The person to be appointed in this position is responsible to teach primarily in the field of Ethics to undergraduate students in the relevant theological programs. The person needs at least a doctorate in Ethics on NQF level 10. Knowledge and experience in another theological discipline, e.g. African practical theologies or theologies in Africa will be a recommendation.
• On postgraduate level, the position requires that the person to be appointed equips students with critical skills to, 1) understand recent developments in the field of Ethical theology, and 2) subsequently contribute to research in the fields. Evidence of published research will therefore be necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Additional teaching responsibilities in other theological disciplines as required by the faculty from time to time.

Research

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

Community engagement

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

Minimum requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Ethics.
• Three to five years’ experience of teaching in tertiary context.
• Significant record of research outputs on senior lecturer / associate professor level.
• Successful guidance and deliverance of post graduate students on masters and doctorate level.
• Membership in relevant scholarly societies.

 
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Should function in accordance with the NWU teaching/learning and research policies within 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.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to contribute to good relations among staff members in the faculty.
• Should be able to work in a team setup regarding teaching, administrative duties, research and innovation, and community engagement.
• Be able to build a good report with the students and act as inspirational role model and mentee for students and junior colleagues.

CLOSING DATE: 27 February 2026