Overview
Position Summary
Industry : Education & Training
Job category : University and Academy
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.
About Our Company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF THEOLOGY POSITION NUMBER : P and P VACANCY : SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE : A7 / A6 / A5 EMPLOYMENT TYPE : PERMANENT APPOINTMENT This is a Re-advert and the candidates who applied previously, need not apply.
Job Description
Purpose of the Position
The person to be appointed in this position is responsible to teach primarily in the field of Practical Theology (Homiletic and Liturgy) to undergraduate students in the relevant theological programs. The person needs at least a doctorate in Practical Theology (Homiletic and Liturgy) 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 in order to, 1) understand recent developments in the field of Practical Theology (Homiletic and Liturgy) and African practical theologies or theologies in Africa, and 2) subsequently contribute to research in the fields. Evidence of published research will therefore be necessary.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Key Functional / Technical Competencies
Key Behavioural Competencies
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
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO : Prof. Amanda Du Plessis on
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO : Ms. Rouzen Slambert on
Closing Date
10 November 2025
Planned Commencement of Duties
As soon as possible
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.
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