Associate Professor/ Professor: Practical Theology, with specialisation in Mission Studies/Missiology: Department of Practical and Missional Theology (Job ID: 6606)

Duties and responsibilities

• 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.

Inherent Job Requirements

Associate Professor

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology, Practical and Missional Theology, Mission Studies/Missiology, or a closely related theological discipline.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their PhD thesis to demonstrate a clear relation to the advertised field, namely Practical Theology, with a focus on Mission Studies/Missiology attach a copy.
• A full undergraduate degree in Theology or a related field with Theology as a major attach a copy.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.
• Proven teaching experience at tertiary level in Practical and Missional Theology, with specific relevance to Mission Studies/Missiology, or another related practical-theological discipline.
• Evidence of digital teaching competence, including experience in the use of a learning management system and specific teaching pedagogies.
• Proven participation in theology-related scholarly conferences through the delivery of papers, posters or equivalent academic presentations.
• Active participation in local, national or international scholarly societies in Practical Theology, Mission Studies/Missiology, Theology, Religion or related fields.
• A proven research record in Practical Theology, with a focus on Mission Studies/Missiology, including publications in DHET-accredited journals or recognised peer-reviewed scholarly outputs, appropriate to the level of appointment.
• A proven track record of recognised research outputs in the advertised field, normally including at least six outputs in accredited journals, scholarly book chapters and/or academic books over the preceding three years, subject to discipline-specific considerations of quality, reach and impact.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision, co-supervision or research mentoring in Practical Theology, with specific relevance to Mission Studies/Missiology or related practical theological fields, appropriate to the level of appointment.
• A proven record of successful postgraduate supervision, normally including research master's and/or doctoral graduates, with evidence of the ability to mentor emerging scholars and contribute to postgraduate research development in the advertised field.
• Evidence of experience in engaged scholarship activities as defined by the UFS, with a specific focus on in-service learning or service-learning in Practical Theology, preferably as incorporated into learning, teaching and assessment outcomes, and with relevance to missional, ecclesial, diaconal, intercultural and community-based practices.

Professor

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology, Practical and Missional Theology, Mission Studies/Missiology, or a closely related theological discipline.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their PhD thesis to demonstrate a clear relation to the advertised field, namely Practical Theology, with a focus on Mission Studies/Missiology attach a copy.
• A full undergraduate degree in Theology or a related field with Theology as a major attach a copy.
• Proven teaching experience at tertiary level in Practical and Missional Theology, with specific relevance to Mission Studies/Missiology, or another related practical-theological discipline.
• Evidence of digital teaching competence, including experience in the use of a learning management system and specific teaching pedagogies.
• Proven participation in theology-related scholarly conferences through the delivery of papers, posters or equivalent academic presentations.
• Active participation in local, national or international scholarly societies in Practical Theology, Mission Studies/Missiology, Theology, Religion or related fields.
• A proven research record in Practical Theology, with a focus on Mission Studies/Missiology, including publications in DHET-accredited journals or recognised peer-reviewed scholarly outputs, appropriate to the level of appointment.
• A proven record of recognised national and international research output, normally including at least six research outputs over the preceding three years, of which a significant portion should appear in reputable international journals or books published by reputable international publishers, subject to discipline-specific considerations of quality, reach and impact.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision, co-supervision or research mentoring in Practical Theology, with specific relevance to Mission Studies/Missiology or related practical theological fields, appropriate to the level of appointment.
• A distinguished record of postgraduate supervision, normally including multiple research master's and/or doctoral graduates, with evidence of supervisory leadership, mentoring of junior colleagues and the ability to attract postgraduate students nationally and/or internationally.
• Evidence of experience in engaged scholarship activities as defined by the UFS, with a specific focus on in-service learning or service-learning in