Associate Professor/Professor, Department of Systematic and Historical Theology, Faculty of The[...]

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FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION

DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMATIC AND HISTORICAL THEOLOGY

POST TITLE: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR (ONE POST)

POST LEVEL: 05

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy in the field of Systematic Theology, with special knowledge of doctrinal and constructive/public theology.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the subject field of Systematic Theology, with a focus on the classic loci of Systematic Theology;
• Conducting scholarly research and developing the subject discipline by engaging with current trends in the field of Systematic Theology;
• Supervising Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral students in the broad discipline of Systematic Theology;
• Mentoring students at the undergraduate level;
• Performing academic administration and management;
• Performing other duties as delegated by the Head of the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Professor:

• A relevant doctoral degree in the field of Systematic Theology / Dogmatics and Christian Ethics / Doctrinal Theology;
• At least 5 years’ tertiary or related teaching experience, with a teaching portfolio that may include feedback from students;
• Experience in curriculum development;
• At least 15 publications in a variety of accredited journals, which may include chapters in books and/or edited volumes. This must include recent publications;
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision on a Master’s level (5 completed) and on a Doctoral level (2 completed including sole and co-supervision);
• Evidence of conference paper presentations;
• Membership in scholarly research societies;
• Evidence of national peer recognition, in the format of a research portfolio;
• A history of academic citizenship with regard to peer review and external examination conducted;
• Membership of faculty committees and experience of academic administration.

Professor:

• A relevant doctoral degree in the field of Systematic Theology / Dogmatics and Christian Ethics / Doctrinal Theology;
• At least 8 years’ tertiary or related teaching experience, with a teaching portfolio that may include feedback from students;
• Experience in curriculum development and innovation;
• At least 20 publications in a variety of accredited journals, which may include chapters in books and/or edited volumes. This must include recent publications. At least 8 of the total lists of publications should have been published in ISI-accredited journals;
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision on a Master’s level (10 completed) and on a Doctoral level (4 completed including sole and co-supervision);
• Evidence of conference paper presentations, national and international;
• Membership of international scholarly research societies;
• Evidence of national and international peer recognition, in the format of a research portfolio;
• A history of academic citizenship with regard to peer review and external examination conducted (international if possible);
• Membership of faculty committees and experience of academic administration.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Ability to work in a team;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Good language and communication skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A portfolio of community engagement;
• An NRF research rating.

This post is supported by the Dutch Reformed Church and candidates from this church affiliation are invited to apply.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach:

• A comprehensive CV (utilising the UP format downloadable from the UP website);
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of three peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation, which includes a teaching and research portfolio (overviews of each).

CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: contact person, Mr. Tiveka Hlungwani Tel: (012) 420 3126, for application-related enquiries, Prof. Tanya Van Wyk (012) 420 3753, for post-content-related enquiries.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.