- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Ph.D
- Experience 1 year
- Location Free State
- City Bloemfontein
- Job Field Education / Teaching 
Lecturer (Contract appointment: 2 years): Department of Old and New Testament Studies (Job ID: 6274) – (1961) at University of the Free State
Lecturer (Contract appointment: 2 years): Department of Old and New Testament Studies (Job ID: 6274) – (1961)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in New Testament and undergraduate modules in New Testament Greek.
- Actively do research within the broader framework or New Testament and its interdisciplinary potential.
- Synthesise knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed and DHET-accredited journals.
- Communicate research findings at scientific conferences.
- Source funding for research from international and national funding organisations.
- Participate actively in the professional community.
- Supervise postgraduate students at master’s and PhD levels.
- Participate actively in leadership and administration at Departmental and Faculty levels.
- Participate in various scholarly engagement opportunities at research, community engagement, or in-service learning levels.
Inherent Job Requirements:
- A PhD on NQF Level 10 in New Testament.
- Completed 16-32 credits of Greek on third-year level (NQF 7) with at least 8-16 credits in New Testament Greek and/or Early Christian Literature and/or Greek Rhetoric (preferably New Testament rhetoric) included over the years of study.
- 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 DHET-accredited journals.
- A good academic record (attach a copy).
Recommendations:
- Preference will be given to candidates with further graduate qualifications in Greek.
- Preference will be given to candidates with at least one (1) year of teaching experience in a higher education environment, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Published at least two articles in accredited journals (National and International).
- 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:
- 9 November 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to University of the Free State on ufs.hua.hrsmart.com to apply

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