PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Appointing an Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer to contribute towards undergraduate and post graduate teaching, practice supervision of students and research supervision of post graduate students in the subject group Social Work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision:

• Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and post graduate levels.
• Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.

2.       Research and Innovation:

• Supervision of post graduate students
• Internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or these.
• Participation in the applicable research entity and publication of articles.
• Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.

3.       Social responsiveness and industry involvement:

• Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice.
• Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.

4.       Academic leadership, management, and administration:

• Participate in faculty and school committees.

·        Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Social Work.
• Registered as Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
• At least two publications and supervision of post graduate students towards graduation.
• Direct practice and/or Social Work supervisory / managerial experience.

·        Associate Professor:

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Social Work.
• Registered as Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
• Stable publication record and supervision of post graduate students towards graduation.
• Direct practice and/or Social Work supervisory / managerial experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in social work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, power point, software for data analysis).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                     Mr Evans Mohlatlole, Tel: 018 389 2872

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                 20 September 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                         As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.