Job Description

Job Title
Lecturer (Contract appointment: 2 years): Department of Religion Studies (Job ID: 6273)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Theology and Religion -> Department Religion Studies
Contract Type
Contract
Occupational Level
Junior Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
9/11/2025
Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website:

https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

- Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Religion Studies. Actively conduct research in a relevant field of Religion Studies. Synthesise knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. Participate in conferences, colloquiums and seminars. Participate actively in the professional community. Co-supervise postgraduate students at master's and PhD levels. Participate actively in leadership and administration on Departmental and Faculty levels.

Inherent Job Requirements:

A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Religion Studies or related discipline. Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities. Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. A good academic record (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

Preference will be given to applicants with at least one (1) year of teaching experience in a higher education environment, on both an undergraduate and postgraduate level. The ability to teach with digital skills and competence. Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) related to Higher Education Institutions (e.g. Blackboard) or related experience with institutional systems and the ability to navigate through them.

Competencies

Key Competencies required

:

Results-Oriented:

The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking:

The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Required Documents

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

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 ID or 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).

Assumption of duties:

1 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing date:

09 November 2025.

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9813 or email

phokar@ufs.ac.za

or . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810 / 9814 / 9848 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: UFS EEA13 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.