Theology Lecturer

Pacific Adventist University (PAU) is owned and operated by the South Pacific Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The institution is accredited to the Adventist Accreditation Association, an international denominational authority for all tertiary and graduate educational programs and institutions owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church entities. The main campus is located on the pristine Koiari Park, 14 miles outside Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. The institution was established in 1984. Since then, it has grown from a college of 20 students to a university of over 1000 students from across the Pacific.

The Lecturer is responsible for teaching and learning activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the supervision of honours and postgraduate research students. The role involves significant contributions to curriculum and course development, subject coordination, and the performance of administrative responsibilities within the school. The role is also expected to actively engage in scholarly, research, and professional activities, providing leadership in advancing academic excellence, research outcomes, and the overall reputation of the School and University.

· Deliver learning experiences for students in a variety of settings which may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical/laboratory classes, demonstrations, workshops, field excursions, and clinical sessions.

·  Prepare/organise teaching/learning materials such as subject outlines, lecture notes, laboratory manuals, and audio-visual/multimedia aids.

· Contribute to the ongoing development and quality assurance of subjects and courses.

· Prepare, administer, and mark assessment instruments/tasks in accordance with the procedures outlined in subject outlines and in accordance with University policies and procedures.

·  Develop and maintain professional competence by participation in scholarly and professional activities such as research and publication, attendance/participation at academic conferences, membership of professional associations, networks with other academics, artistic exhibitions, musical performances, consultancies etc.

· Attend convocation, graduation, staff meetings, and professional development activities; serve on University committees as requested; promote the University; and be conversant with, and follow, University policies and procedures.

· Participate in School activities as requested by the Dean of School. This may include activities outside of normal class hours. 

· Meet deadlines relating to the submission of subject outlines, examinations, grades and other essential matters as requested.

· Provide appropriate counsel and guidance to students, commensurate with the lecturer's expertise.

· Participate in selected activities relating to the spiritual, cultural and/or recreational life of students on campus that reflect the lecturer’s interests and/or expertise.

· Promote ethical behavior and Christian growth in both professional and extracurricular involvement with students and colleagues.

·  Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with teaching colleagues and other University staff.

· Extend the influence of the University by involvement in the wider community.

· A doctoral or master’s qualification appropriate to the relevant discipline area or equivalent accreditation and standing; and

· A record of research/creative works or professional activity relevant to the discipline area, which demonstrates a capacity to make an autonomous contribution.

· The capacity to undertake teaching autonomously at a high standard is essential.