2.  Strategic Responsibilities

Strategic Plan deliverables for the Year…………………….(enter current year in the space provided)

3.Operational Responsibilities

TEACHING & LEARNING

• the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student communities learning, clinical sessions, and studio sessions,
• involvement in professional activities like the initiation and development of subject or course material; the preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars; marking and assessment; subject or course coordination, communities-based learning engagement.
• course coordination within the University and with communities, including marking and assessment,
• curriculum development and accreditation,
• curriculum development i.e. analysis – determine learners & set goals, Design – decide how to teach, Implement – review
• the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student, clinical sessions, and/or studio sessions,
• involvement under guidance of a senior academic, in professional activities like development and production of subject material with appropriate guidance from the subject or course coordinator;
• preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars; marking and assessment primarily connected with subjects taught;

PEDAGOGY & ONLINE PEDAGOGY

• Active learning
• Blooms’ taxonomy
• Case study method
• Gamification

COUNSELLING & CONSULTATIONS

• academic counselling and consultation with students,

RESEARCH & PUBLICATION

• conduct of individual and/or collaborative research; and strengthening of one’s publication record in the PCU journals and other international refereed journals,
• publish books through the PCU press

SUPERVISION

• supervision of the programme of study of postgraduate students engaged in research and course work,
• supervision of published works by students and staff.

RESEARCH

• supervision of major postgraduate research projects,
• promoting and developing new research projects,
• commitment to learning communities-based research approaches, models, and ethics
• developing new research projects including, where appropriate, leadership of a research team,
• commitment to the public dissemination of research findings and regional community outreach,

FUNDRAISING

• securing global funding for teaching or research projects to meet research and promotional target requirements, e.g. World Bank, UNESCO, DFAT
• secure funds to attend conferences and workshops for professional development.

CONSULTANCY

• promoting and attracting paid outside work for the sake of the University and that benefits the University,

SCHOLARLY WORK

• provision of a continuing high level of personal commitment to, and achievement in, a particular scholarly area,

ADMINISTRATION

• service on School and Departmental Committees;
• active participation in School/Institute/University meetings, and a major role in planning or committee work,

UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATION

• fostering the international reputation of the University through conferences, symposia, and workshops.
• promoting the vision of the University in any regional and international forum

Perform any other task required by the Head of School of Theology and Ecumenism (SOTE)

SPECIFICATION OF DUTIES

About the Role

 The Pasifika Communities University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Ecumenism to join its School of Theology and Ecumenism. (SOTE) This is a unique opportunity to shape theological education across the Pacific by designing and delivering new Postgraduate Diploma Courses in Ecumenism. The successful candidate will lead curriculum development in Semester 1,2026 guide the internal university accreditation process, and prepare for external accreditation through the South Pacific Association of Theological Schools (SPATS). Approved courses will be delivered in Semester 2. 2026.

 Key Responsibilities

• Develop postgraduate diploma courses in Ecumenism for Semester 1 2026
• Embed the Whole of Life Leadership pathway in Pasifika Education vision into postgraduate course design
• Embed and exemplify a culture of collaborative endeavour, sum total thinking in brining about coherence in course development, design and congruence across Schools, Institutes and Centre.
• Course design acumen to embed research and publication pathways and the centrality of member churches interests

• Pedagogy development and alignment promoting school, institute, centre and interdisciplinary coherence in courses and course offerings
• An innovator and advocate for the supremacy of collective design ethos in course design promoting the success of the sum total of the necessary course design pieces that promote sum total rather than a fragmented course design approach
• Ability to write postgraduate courses that are transferable into online distance and blended models of instruction and delivery.

• Lead internal university accreditation processes for new curriculum
• Prepare documentation and liaise with SPATS for external accreditation
• Actively participate in inter-disciplinary course writing with SERD (School of Ecology and Resilience Development) and SPPES (School of Pasifika Philosophies, Education and Sciences.
• Deliver accredited courses in Semester 2 2026
• Teach and supervise postgraduate students in ecumenical and contextual theology
• Conduct scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Engage with Pacific church networks, theological colleges/universities and ecumenical bodies
• Contribute to Facilitators of Learning governance, curriculum review, and community outreach
• Actively participate in Bilum (School) based Fund raising activities
• Actively support Toloa (students) in scholarly pursuit. And ever increasing Toloa (student) enrolment numbers.
• Any other duties assigned by the Head of Bilum (School) of Theology and Ecumenism

 Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Theology, Religious Studies, or a related field with a focus on Ecumenism
• Experience in curriculum design and academic program development
• Familiarity with accreditation processes, especially SPATS or similar bodies
• Proven teaching experience at tertiary level
• Strong understanding of Pacific Island cultures, churches,    interdenominational dynamics
• Evidence of research and publication in ecumenical or contextual theology
• Excellent communication and intercultural skills

 Desirable Attributes

• Experience working with Pacific theological institutions or ecumenical Colleges
• Knowledge of indigenous theological perspectives and oral traditions
• Ability to teach in English and one or more Pacific languages
• Pastoral or ministerial background is an asset.