Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer M000028 (Re-Advertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_002165
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 5 January 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
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.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH
POSITION NUMBER: M000028
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES: A6/A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Appointing an Associate Professor/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:
- Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision.
- Research and innovation.
- Social responsiveness and industry involvement.
- Academic leadership, management, and administration.
Minimum requirements
Associate Professor
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Social Work.
- Registered as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in teaching and learning blended contact sessions with university students.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in research, including a stable publication record and supervision of postgraduate students towards graduation.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ generic Social Work practice experience in direct practice and/or Social Work supervisory/managerial.
Senior Lecturer
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Social Work.
- Registered as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- A minimum of three (2) years’ work experience in teaching and learning blended contact sessions with university students.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in research, including two (2) publications and supervision of postgraduate students towards graduation.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ generic Social Work practice experience in direct practice and/or Social Work supervisory/managerial.
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.
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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Misheck Dube, Tel No: 018 389-2893
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Sello Kgori, Tel No: 018 389-2159
CLOSING DATE: 05 January 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned 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.
