Senior Lecturer (Social Work)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- The incumbent will be required to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Social Work.
- In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to be actively engaged in research and supervise student research projects at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
- She/he will also be expected to contribute to other programmes and activities offered in the Discipline, including, but not limited to casework, groupwork and community work supervision; academic administration, leadership and mentoring; and community engagement.
The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Social Work
Minimum requirements
- A PhD degree in Social Work or Cognate Discipline.
- A Masters degree in Social Work.
- Three (3) years working experience in either Teaching, Lecturing, Research or Industry (in the relevant field or discipline).
- Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
- A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level appropriate for the level
- Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 05th September 2025.
Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.
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