Duties and responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tPresent undergraduate and postgraduate modules in pastoral theology and praxis, which includes the pastoral theological practices: pastoral care and counselling and\/or therapy in a diverse cultural and African context.\u00a0
\n\tActively conduct research within the broader framework of pastoral theology and praxis and its interdisciplinary potential.
\n\tSynthesise knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and DHET-accredited journals.
\n\tCommunicate research findings at scientific conferences.
\n\tSource funding for research from international and national funding organisations.
\n\tParticipate actively in the professional community.
\n\tSupervise postgraduate students at master\u2019s and PhD levels.
\n\tParticipate actively in leadership and administration at Departmental and Faculty level.
\n\tParticipate in various scholarly engagement opportunities at research, community engagement, or in-service learning levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inherent Job Requirements:<\/p>\n
Lecturer<\/p>\n
\tA PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation in Pastoral Care and Counselling, evident from the PhD research project OR a PhD in a similar Theology\/Religion degree or in Psychology\/Social Work will be considered if the PhD research project specialised in Pastoral Care and Counselling (for a permanent appointment).\u00a0<\/p>\n
or<\/p>\n
\tMaster\u2019s degree on NQF Level 9 in Practical Theology with specialisation in Pastoral Care and Counselling \u00a0(contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation in Pastoral Care and Counselling MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).\u00a0
\n\tProven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
\n\tEvidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in DHET-accredited journals.
\n\tA good academic record (attach a copy).<\/p>\n
Senior Lecturer<\/p>\n
\tA PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation in Pastoral Care and Counselling, evident from the PhD research project OR a PhD in a similar Theology\/Religion degree or in Psychology\/Social Work will be considered if the PhD research project specialised in Pastoral Care and Counselling (for a permanent appointment).\u00a0
\n\tProven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
\n\tAn NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
\n\tProven experience in supervision of graduated master\u2019s degree students.
\n\tA proven research record of relevant publication\/s in peer-reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.\u00a0
\n\tProven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.<\/p>\n
Associate Professor<\/p>\n
\tA PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation in Pastoral Care and Counselling, evident from the PhD research project OR a PhD in a similar Theology\/Religion degree or in Psychology\/Social Work will be considered if the PhD research project specialised in Pastoral Care and Counselling (for a permanent appointment).\u00a0
\n\tProven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
\n\tActed as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
\n\tProven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
\n\tAn NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
\n\tProven experience in the supervision of graduated master\u2019s degree students.
\n\tA proven research record of relevant publications in national and international DHET accredited journals.
\n\tServed 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.<\/p>\n
Recommendations:<\/p>\n
\tPreference will be given to registration at the Health Professional Counsel of South Africa (HPCSA) as a general counsellor, which implies the ability to supervise counselling students during internships (This suggests a completed honours degree in Psychology).\u00a0
\n\tPreference will be given to a Counsel for Pastoral and Spiritual Counselling (CPSC) registration, no lower than Designation Level 4: Religious specialist (Affiliate with the Association of Christian Religious Practitioners (ACRP)).\u00a0
\n\tPreference will be given to experience in empirical research (field work) skills and the ability to conduct interdisciplinary research.\u00a0
\n\tActive participation in local practical, pastoral and\/or diaconal academic societies.\u00a0
\n\tPreference will be given to at least one (1) year of teaching experience in a higher education environment, on both an undergraduate and postgraduate level\u00a0
\n\tThe ability to teach with digital skills and competence.
\n\tPractical experience in individual counselling and community work in a faith-based environment or with communities in need.\u00a0
\n\tExperience 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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