Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Social Work_P000181
Listing reference: nwu_001518
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 17 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Psychology
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH (PC SOCIAL WORK)
VACANCY: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER: SOCIAL WORK
POSITION NUMBER: P000181
PEROMNES GRADE: A7/A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
Engaged Teaching and Learning:
• Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and post graduate levels: Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation, and assessment.
Engaged research:
• Engaged research: Supervision of post graduate students; internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or theses; participation in the applicable research entity and publication of scholarly articles. Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and inquiry.
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).
KEY 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.
Minimum requirements
• A Master’s degree in Social Work (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant generic theoretical and practical experience in the field of Social Work.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in post-graduate research supervision (for Senior Lecturers only).
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in university teaching (on under and post graduate levels).
• Must be registered as Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
• A PhD Social Work (NQF level 10)
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant practical experience or specialist training in child protection services and/or a forensic practice.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
· PROF E DEACON: TEL- 018-2991728
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
· MS JANINE DE GAMA: TEL- 016-910 3451
· MS KGANYA MBOTSANE: TEL- 018-2994935
CLOSING DATE: 17 March 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 June 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
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.