Lecturer in Practical Theology (Youth, Development, Religion)

Job Details

• Expires 23 April 5 days left to apply

• Reference number: THE02/067/0325
• Province: Western Cape
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
• Posted: April 7th

Background to Position

Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Theology

Department of Practical Theology and Missiology

Lecturer in Practical Theology (Youth, Development, Religion)

(Post Level 8)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. THE02/067/0325

Job Description

Duties: 

• Lecturing in the field of Practical Theology, with specific focus on Youth, Development and Religion.
• Commitment to further research in area of speciality. 
• Attending and presenting papers at national and international conferences.
• Administration pertaining to programmes, teaching and research.
• Involvement in activities of the discipline group and Faculty.
• Involvement in the Stellenbosch University (SU) community and social impact activities.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Practical Theology.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Research publications. 
• Computer literacy, with the ability to use various Microsoft programs (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience and the ability to use the E-learning platform.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• The ability to function in a multilingual environment. 

Recommendations: 

• A PhD in Practical Theology, with a specific focus on Youth, Community Development and Religion.
• Research experience is a strong recommendation – proof of independent research and research output through conference presentations and two peer-reviewed articles/chapters in a three-year cycle.
• Proven experience and involvement in service to the community should be considered.
• Membership of academic society within the discipline.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties: 

01 July 2025

Closing date: 

23 April 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof NF Bowers du Toit on 021 808 3255, or at nbowers@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE plan of the University and the EE Plan of the specific environment, persons from designated groups will receive preference over foreign nationals where EE targets are a factor. Where EE is not a factor, South African citizens will receive preference over foreign nationals.

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Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. 

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Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ​The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.