Lecturer x 2 ; Field Instruction Coordinator x 1

LECTURER

Requirements for Lecturer in Social Work:

• PhD in social work or related field, a bachelor's degree in social work, is a requirement.

• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

• Knowledge and experience in three broad areas of the departmental focus, that is, Occupational Social work, School Social and Social Development.

• Teaching experience in broad areas of departmental focus

• Proven research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations or research reports.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Demonstration of experience in academic administration would be to the candidate's advantage.

Responsibilities for Lecturer:

• Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Supervise research students at 4th year, Master's and PhD levels

• Conduct research at nationally and internationally competitive levels.

• Participate in curriculum design and development of undergraduate and post graduate modules as required.

• Participate in the Department's strategic initiatives related to teaching, research, and community engagement.

• Participate in Departmental and school committees

• Ability to assist in the development of a skills manual for both undergraduate and postgraduate field instruction programmes

• Ability to facilitate skills training workshops for undergraduate and postgraduate FI programmes will be an added advantage

• Ability to facilitate tutorials for the field instruction programmes will be an added advantage

• Ability to conduct field instruction assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

• Conduct academic administration and other duties, as determined by the Head of Department.

FIELD INSTRUCTION COORDINATOR

Requirements for Field Instruction Coordinator:

• Masters in Social Work, a Bachelor's degree in social work is a requirement.

• Ability to register for PhD

• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

• Knowledge of the Wits Field Instruction Programme at different and/or all year levels.

• Tutoring experience in Field Instruction Skills Training programme for Social Work.

• Proven experience in the placement of students, assessments and liaising with placement organisations.

• Demonstration of experience in academic administration would be to the candidate's advantage.

• Ability to teach/lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels

• Ability to supervise research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels will be an added advantage

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Proven research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities for Field Instruction Coordinator:

• To develop a skills training manual for the undergraduate field instruction programme

• To facilitate skills training workshops for undergraduate

• To facilitate tutorials for the field instruction programme

• To conduct field instruction assessments for the undergraduate module

• Participate in the Department's strategic initiatives related to field instruction, and community engagement.

• Be the university contact person with field supervisors and placement organisations.

• Facilitate in the training workshops for field instruction supervisors

• Manage and assist in resolving student-agency issues

• Help in Field Instruction curriculum development

• Conduct academic administration and other duties, as determined by the Head of Department.

All posts are subject to a three-year probationary period.

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Please include the following:
• A letter of motivation, indicating which post you are applying for
• A detailed CV with names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees
• Certified copies of educational qualifications
• South African ID and/or copy of passport if not a South African citizen.

Enquiries ONLY: Dr Nkosiyazi Dube, email:

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the university. The university retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

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Closing date: 31 December 2025

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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