Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (P001408)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Appointing an Associate Professor/Senior lecturer/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 in Social Work (NQF level 10).
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Social Work.
- Registered as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ research and innovation experience with stable publication record and supervision of post graduate 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 master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Social Work.
- Registered as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ research and innovation experience with stable publication record and supervision of post graduate students towards graduation.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ generic Social Work practice experience in direct practice and/or Social Work supervisory/ managerial.
LECTURER:
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Social Work.
- Registered as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
- A minimum of one (1) year teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
- A minimum of one (1) year generic Social Work practice experience in direct practice and/or Social Work supervisory/ managerial.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Social Work with specialisation in forensic practice.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ forensic Social Work experience in direct practice.
SENIOR LECTURER:
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Social Work with specialisation in forensic practice.
- A PhD in Social Work (NQF level 10).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ forensic Social Work experience in direct practice.
LECTURER:
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Social Work with specialisation in forensic practice.
- A minimum of one (1) year forensic Social Work experience in direct practice.
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).
- Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- 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: Prof. Elmari Deacon, Tel No: 018 299-1728
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama, Tel No: 016 910-3451
CLOSING DATE: 05 April 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 July 2024
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.
