The University is looking to fill a vacancy for the position of a lecturer in the Theological Seminary to teach and direct graduate studies and research in the Department of Applied Theology.
About AUA
Adventist University of Africa (AUA), a Chartered University of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) Church based in Nairobi, Kenya, established by the General Conference of SDA to provide postgraduate education in Theology, Business, Public Health, Applied Computer Science and other fields. The University seeks to deliver outstanding postgraduate education from a Biblical foundation to prepare competent leaders to serve the Church and society in a Christ-like manner.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Applied Theology and qualified to teach at graduate-level and conduct and direct field research in the area of Applied Theology. The candidate should be in the rank of at least a Senior Lecturer, willing and able to work with students and faculty from various cultures and ethnic backgrounds in an international setting; have a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in regular standing.
Required Work Experience
Be an ordained minister of the gospel and have a minimum of 5 years of ministerial experience; a holder of ministerial credentials of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and loyal to the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s message and mission, evidenced by membership and active involvement in a local church. Preferably a minimum of six (6) years of full-time teaching experience, three of which should be at the graduate level. In addition, show evidence of published research and Supervision of thesis and dissertation at the Master’s and/or Doctoral level.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Teach courses in the area of Mission studies, Church Leadership and Administration, Discipleship, Church Growth and Cognate courses. Advise Master’s projects, DMin and PhD dissertations as would be assigned. Serve in thesis and dissertation committees of the Theological Seminary as would be assigned. Engage in research and community service. Perform any assigned relevant responsibilities by the University.
Method of Application
All applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Office of the University with certified copies of academic qualifications, CV detailing academic qualifications, work experience, research and publications, and family data.
In addition, three recommendations: two recommendation letters from previous or current university administrators or Deans or HoDs and one from a church Pastor or church administrator.
All applications with supporting documents should be submitted electronically to Human Resources Office.
Applications will be received until the vacancy is filled.
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited for a virtual interview.