POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ADVERTISEMENT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society

Faculty of Theology, North-West University, South Africa

 

A Postdoctoral fellowship is available at the Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society within the following subprogramme:  Public Practical Theology and Civil Society.  Prof Vhumani Magezi, at NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus, will be mentoring the postdoctoral fellow.

 

The Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society (URT) strives to make a theological-scientific contribution to important debates in South Africa.

 

Follow the link to our webpage:

https://theology.nwu.ac.za/unit-reformational-theology-and-development-sa-society

 

Objectives of the Postdoctoral fellowship program:

• Participate fully in the research program of the subprogramme Public Practical Theology and Civil Society within the research unit URT.
• Collaborate with other researchers working in the team, thereby stimulating new and original ideas within the team.
• (Co)Supervise students working in the research field of Public Practical Theology and Civil Society in collaboration with an experienced Supervisor.

 

Eligibility:

• A doctoral degree, obtained within 5 years before appointment as a postdoctoral fellow within the NWU, is mandatory.
• The candidate must have the intention to pursue a full-time academic career at a university.
• The maximum age is 45.

 

Duration of the fellowship:

The fellowship is available for 1 year, renewable up to 3 years – contingent upon available funding; and satisfactory performance, as agreed with the fellowship mentor/supervisor; and productive integration into the subprogramme.

 

Value of the fellowship:

R320,000.00/ annum (non-taxable)

R50,000.00/ annum will be made available for research-related running costs

R20,000.00 once-off relocation allowance

 

For all enquiries, application forms, as well as the full NWU Guidelines for a Postdoctoral fellowship, please contact:

Elmien Scott – elmien.scott@nwu.ac.za

Closing date:

15 August 2026

 

Commencement date:

As soon as possible.

 

Research Professor (Associated or Full Professor Level) (P001377)

Position and application details here: https://nwu.ci.hr/applicant/index.php?controller=Listings&method=view&listingid=61af9ecd-2616-4229-8939-5ff0ac7ed772

Closing Date: 10/11/2025