Dean of Faculty - Theology and Chaplaincy

Solusi University, the Mother of Adventist Missions in Africa, is a premier Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning. The University invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and spiritually committed individuals for the position of Dean of Faculty - Theology and Chaplaincy. Reporting to the Pro-Vice Chancellor, the Dean provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the Faculty.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide visionary spiritual leadership that advances the Seventh-day Adventist Church's mission through theological education, discipleship, evangelism, and ministerial formation
• Entrench the Adventist identity of the Faculty by ensuring all teaching, curricula, research, and faculty perspectives uphold the Bible as the inspired and authoritative Word of God
• Lead strategic planning, programme development, market assessments, and continuous evaluation to ensure relevance, quality, and mission effectiveness
• Serve as a spiritual role model and mentor, fostering the professional, academic, and spiritual growth of faculty, staff, and students
• Oversee academic quality assurance, curriculum development, accreditation, student ministerial formation, internship preparation, and faculty performance
• Champion theological scholarship, research, innovation, industrialisation, publication, and resource development that support the Church's mission and societal impact
• Strengthen engagement between the University and local churches, Conferences, Unions, Divisions, and the General Conference
• Represent the Faculty within the University, Church, and external forums
• Administer faculty personnel, finances, infrastructure, technology, and instructional resources
• Serve as Associate Pastor of the University Church and support the spiritual life of the University community
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Pro-Vice Chancellor

VacancyGap tips:
• You MUST be an Ordained Seventh-day Adventist Gospel Minister with current credentials.
• You must hold an earned doctoral degree in Religion, Theology, or Missiology, Biblical Studies, or a closely related field from an institution that is accredited by the Adventist-Accrediting Association.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Senior Pastor with demonstrated effectiveness in ministry is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years' leadership, administrative, teaching, or academic management experience is required, preferably within higher education.
• You must have a demonstrated record of theological scholarship, teaching, research, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Your application MUST include a Letter of Intent/vision statement detailing your vision for Adventist theological education.
• You must submit three professional reference letters, one from your Church Pastor or Conference leader.
• Provide visionary spiritual leadership that advances the Seventh-day Adventist Church's mission through theological education, discipleship, evangelism, and ministerial formation
• Entrench the Adventist identity of the Faculty by ensuring all teaching, curricula, research, and faculty perspectives uphold the Bible as the inspired and authoritative Word of God
• Lead strategic planning, programme development, market assessments, and continuous evaluation to ensure relevance, quality, and mission effectiveness
• Serve as a spiritual role model and mentor, fostering the professional, academic, and spiritual growth of faculty, staff, and students
• Oversee academic quality assurance, curriculum development, accreditation, student ministerial formation, internship preparation, and faculty performance
• Champion theological scholarship, research, innovation, industrialisation, publication, and resource development that support the Church's mission and societal impact
• Strengthen engagement between the University and local churches, Conferences, Unions, Divisions, and the General Conference
• Represent the Faculty within the University, Church, and external forums
• Administer faculty personnel, finances, infrastructure, technology, and instructional resources
• Serve as Associate Pastor of the University Church and support the spiritual life of the University community
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Pro-Vice Chancellor
VacancyGap tips:
• You MUST be an Ordained Seventh-day Adventist Gospel Minister with current credentials.
• You must hold an earned doctoral degree in Religion, Theology, or Missiology, Biblical Studies, or a closely related field from an institution that is accredited by the Adventist-Accrediting Association.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Senior Pastor with demonstrated effectiveness in ministry is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years' leadership, administrative, teaching, or academic management experience is required, preferably within higher education.
• You must have a demonstrated record of theological scholarship, teaching, research, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Your application MUST include a Letter of Intent/vision statement detailing your vision for Adventist theological education.
• You must submit three professional reference letters, one from your Church Pastor or Conference leader.

Qualifications

• Ordained Seventh-day Adventist Gospel Minister with current credentials
• Holder of an earned doctoral degree in Religion, Theology, or Missiology, Biblical Studies, or a closely related field from an institution that is accredited by the Adventist-Accrediting Association
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Senior Pastor with demonstrated effectiveness in ministry, discipleship, evangelism, and Church leadership
• Minimum of five (5) years' leadership, administrative, teaching, or academic management experience, preferably within higher education
• Knowledge and Experience: Thorough understanding of Seventh-day Adventist theology, doctrine, mission, polity, and ministerial practice, Demonstrated commitment to the Bible as the fully inspired, trustworthy, and authoritative Word of God, Strong adherence to Adventist theological and hermeneutical principles, Proven experience in pastoral care, spiritual leadership, evangelism, discipleship, mentoring, and church growth, Demonstrated record of theological scholarship, teaching, research, and peer-reviewed publications, Experience in curriculum design, programme review, accreditation, quality assurance, and ministerial training, Ability to build productive relationships with Church leaders and stakeholders at local, Conference, Union, Division, and General Conference levels
• Competencies and Attributes: Spiritually mature, mission-driven, doctrinally sound, and deeply committed to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Devoted, Bible-centred theologian who upholds Scripture, Proven servant leader with integrity, humility, courage, emotional maturity, and strong ethical standards, Strong communication, interpersonal, mentoring, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills, Ability to inspire, lead, and unite diverse teams within a Christian environment, Sound strategic, administrative, financial, and organizational skills, Technologically competent, Widely respected, endorsed, and able to strengthen confidence in Adventist theological education

How to apply

• Email a single PDF file containing the following documents to: [email protected]
• Letter of motivation addressed to the Search Committee Chair
• Letter of intent / vision statement detailing your vision for Adventist theological education
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae and entire academic record (certificates and transcripts)
• Copy of updated service record
• Three professional reference letters, one from your Church Pastor or Conference leader
• Deadline: 30 November 2026