Senior Lecturer​/Assosciate Professor; P000169

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.

NWU

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY/ DIVISION: THEOLOGY SCHOOL FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND LEADERSHIP POSITION NUMBER: P000169 VACANCY: SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PEROMNES GRADE: A7/6

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

PERMANENT

The person to be appointed in this position is responsible to teach primarily in the field of Systematic theology to undergraduate students in the relevant theological programs. The person needs at least a doctorate in Systematic theology 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 Systematic theology, and
2) subsequently contribute to research in the fields. Evidence of published research will therefore be necessary.

• 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.

• Ph.D. degree in Systematic theology.
• 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 postgraduate students on masters and doctorate level.
• Membership in relevant scholarly societies.

• 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.

• 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 rapport with the students and act as inspirational role model and mentee for students and junior colleagues.

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Prof. Amanda du Plessis:

Mrs Rouzenne Slambert:

27 February 2026

01 May 2026

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.