Lecturer: Social Sciences/ Community Development - (1019) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach community development courses at a range of levels, from first year to fourth year.
• Knowledge of Community Development theories, concepts, and processes.
• Knowledge of either Project Management Processes and or Social Policy in Development contexts.
• Knowledge of Community Development Practice. 
• Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity for Community Development locally and globally through initiating and conducting high-level research and sustainable quality research output.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision, and curriculum development across all levels.
• Develop appropriate assessments, supervise, mark, and examine projects, student dissertations and practical work.
• Actively participate in applicable UFS and Faculty structures and committees.
• Actively participate in both internal and external committees that support Community Development as a profession.
• Contribute to processes that incorporate the student voice in departmental decision making.
• Review and support the development of high-quality programme content.
• Contribute to building an effective team of scholars.
• Actively support and participate in a range of departmental, faculty and institutional activities such as open day, registration, graduation, recruitment, among others. 
• Any other duties as requested by the Head of Department.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Lecturer
• A PhD degree in Social Sciences/ Community Development or cognate discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).
• OR
• A Master’s degree in Social Sciences/ Community Development or cognate discipline on NQF Level 9  (contract appointment: 5 years, during which a PhD in Social Sciences/ Community Development or cognate discipline on NQF Level 10 must be obtained to be converted into a permanent appointment).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. 
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Social Sciences/ Community Development or cognate discipline.
• Advance progress in doctorate studies in related field.
• Evidence of at least one publication in community development or cognate field.
• Three (3) years of proven experience in teaching of either project management processes and applications and/ or social policy in development contexts.
• Registration with professional association.
• Knowledge of University systems, technologies and operations.  

Competencies
Key Competencies required: 
Results Orientated:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Leading:

• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

Building coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

Closing date: 
09 July 2023