Academic Professional in Social Development

3 weeks ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa HR Genie Full time

Job Title: Academic Professional in Social Development

Job Summary:

The Academic Professional in Social Development will facilitate the co-development of knowledge, skills, and practice competencies at under- and post-graduate levels to enable students to function effectively within the profession. The successful candidate will supervise research in the areas of Social Development/Social Work and contribute to departmental and faculty administration as required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate learning in the various Social Development Professions under- and postgraduate programs.
  • Take responsibility for all academic-related activities, including compiling course guides, teaching material, and assessments.
  • Ensure comprehensive academic engagement with students.
  • Supervise research at under- and post-graduate levels.
  • Conduct, publish, and promote research in Social Development/Social Work.
  • Contribute to academic and operational administration within the department.
  • Identify students at risk, develop intervention strategies, and monitor student progress.
  • Participate in community engagement and service learning.

Requirements:

  • Advanced knowledge of the theory, skills, and practice of Social Development and Social Work.
  • Sound experience in facilitating learning and teaching, and practice coordination and clinical supervision in the discipline at a tertiary level institution.
  • Good administrative skills.
  • Ability to contribute to community engagement and service learning.
  • Ability to conduct research, publish, and present findings at conferences.
  • Passion to lead underpinned by excellent planning and evaluation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and ability to work within a dynamic team.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Social Work qualification + masters degree in social work. A PhD in Social Work would be advantageous.
  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
  • A minimum of two to three years experience in lecturing Social Work at under and post graduate levels at a higher education institution.
  • Supervision of post graduate research projects.
  • A minimum of 4 years Social Work practice experience.
  • Experience in facilitating learning and teaching on digital learning platforms.
  • Have published journal articles in DHET accredited journals within the discipline and presented research findings at conferences.

Other Requirements:

  • Program development skills for short learning programmes.
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and the public.
  • Have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

How to Apply:

Applicants are to submit a cover letter detailing exactly how their skills and experience match the post requirements, provide an updated CV, SACSSP registration details including latest receipt and certified copies of qualifications, as well as a copy of ID and Drivers License.



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