Job Description

UP Posting - Academic

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FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION


DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMATIC AND HISTORICAL THEOLOGY


POST TITLE: LECTURER HISTORICAL THEOLOGY AND ECCLESIOLOGY (ONE POST)


POST LEVEL: 08

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 Historical Theology /Church History and Church Polity/Ecclesiology.

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 Historical Theology/Church History/Ecclesiology; Conducting scholarly research in the field of Historical Theology/Church History/Ecclesiology and its contextual links to the context of South Africa, African and the Global South;; Supervising Honours, Master's, and Doctoral students; Performing academic administration and management; Performing other duties as delegated by the Head of the Department.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

At least Masters Degree; At least 1 publications in an accredited journals.


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Ability to work in a team; Computer and word processing skills; Good language and communication skills.


ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

A relevant Doctoral Degree in the field of Historical Theology/Church History and Church Policy; Experience in academic administration/ limited teaching experience; Community engagement in a related field.

This post is supported by the

United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA)

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 (utilizing 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 (Academic) Self-evaluation.


CLOSING DATE: 02 December 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 March 2026, 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.