Lecturer in Social Work, Department of Social Work and Criminology - Faculty of Humanities - 25001 at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess at undergraduate level;
• Organise undergraduate practice modules;
• Liaise with field organisations on practice and work integrated learning placements;
• Supervise undergraduate students in social work practice;
• Facilitate professional and ethical conduct in practice and work integrated learning;
• Initiate and sustain research and publish in specialised field(s);
• Develop and organise under-graduate curricula/modules as required;
• Facilitate professional and ethical social work conduct;
• Involvement in faculty committees and initiatives;
• Conduct academic administration and other duties, as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives related to teaching, research and community engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Social Work;
• Extended professional practice experience;
• Supervision experience in social work practice;
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Appropriate computer skills.
• Appropriate teaching experience;
• Research experience.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• A PhD in Social Work;
• Supervision of undergraduate students;
• Extended professional practice experience and specialised experience in school social work and group social work;

For Appointment To Be Confirmed Following Probation

• Successful candidate who may not possess a PhD: evidence of PhD registration, successful defence of a proposal approved by a Higher degrees committee, and evidence of satisfactory work towards the PhD to be provided