Professor/associate Professor: Social Work

Eastern Cape, Alice Campus

**The University of Fort Hare** is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.

**ALICE CAMPUS: REF NO. 7888**

**Minimum requirements**:

- Possession of a doctoral degree in Social Work
- Registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
- At least 7 years’ experience for a full Professor / 5 years for Associate Professor in higher education with extensive teaching and research experience in social work
- Track record of research publications commensurate with the academic rank level of a full Professor/ Associate Professor
- Extensive postgraduate supervision experience

**Additional Requirements**
- Evidence of successful fundraising for research-related activities in the field of social work
- Evidence of academic leadership and/or mentoring less experienced researchers
- Evidence of attracting and working with post-doctoral fellows will be an added advantage
- Evidence of professional and academic standing in the field of specialization.
- Recognition as a leading scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g. NRF rating; international keynote/plenaries) will be an added advantage

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Provide academic leadership in research, curriculum design, development and implementation
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses
- Supervise postgraduate students
- Undertake publishable academic research
- Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
- Perform academic leadership and related administrative duties
- Secure external research grants and establish programmes

**Closing Date: 6 March 2023**

**To apply**: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

- No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.

**Note**:
**_Queries can be directed to Ms S. Sigodi on _**
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**_043 704 7190_**

**The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.**

**University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.**
- For more information please contact:

- Siyamthanda Sigodi