Associate Professor​/Professor: Practical Theology, in Mission Studies​/Missiology: Department

Job Title

Associate Professor/ Professor:
Practical Theology, with specialisation in Mission Studies/Missiology:
Department of Practical and Missional Theology (Job )

Organizational Unit

University of the Free State ->
Faculty of Theology and Religion ->
Department Practical and Missional Theology

Contract Type

Permanent

Occupational Level

Middle Management

Location

Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

9/10/2026

Description

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  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).

• Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Practical and Missional Theology, with specific responsibility for Practical Theology, focusing on Mission Studies/Missiology and related missional, ecclesial and community-based practices.
• Contribute to curriculum development, renewal and assessment in Practical and Missional Theology, with particular attention to Mission Studies/Missiology, contextual, intercultural, ecumenical, ecclesial, diaconal and community-based practices.
• Teach and assess students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Practical and Missional Theology, particularly in Mission Studies/Missiology and related practical-theological fields, using appropriate contact, blended and online learning approaches.
• Utilise digital teaching platforms and learning management systems effectively in the teaching, learning and assessment of modules in Practical and Missional Theology, with specific attention to Mission Studies/Missiology and related missional practices.
• Incorporate community engagement, in-service learning and/or service-learning practices into module outcomes, teaching activities and assessment practices, particularly where these relate to missional, ecclesial, diaconal, intercultural and community-based practices.
• Conduct research in Practical Theology, with a clear focus on Mission Studies/Missiology, or closely related practical-theological fields.
• Publish research in accredited and peer-reviewed scholarly journals and other recognised academic outputs in Practical Theology, particularly in relation to Mission Studies/Missiology, missional ecclesiology, intercultural mission, diaconia, community engagement and related ecclesial or community-based practices.
• Present research at national and international conferences and participate in relevant scholarly networks in Practical Theology, Mission Studies/Missiology and related theological fields.
• Supervise postgraduate students at honours, master’s and doctoral levels in Practical Theology and Practical and Missional Theology, with specific attention to Mission Studies/Missiology and/or related practical-theological fields.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and university administration, including academic leadership, quality assurance, student support and committee work, particularly where these relate to the development and strengthening of Practical Theology and Mission Studies/Missiology.
• Participate in scholarly, ecclesial, community and professional engagement related to Practical Theology, with a focus on Mission Studies/Missiology and related missional, ecclesial, diaconal and community-based practices.