Senior Lecturer (Humanities: Social Work & Community Development)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Lecture community development subjects on the bachelor’s, honour’s and master’s programmes
- Facilitate community development internship classes
- Conduct own research and publish articles in accredited journals
- Supervise postgraduate students
- Be involved in relevant community engagement
- Share in academic and administrative tasks commensurate with academic level
Minimum requirements
- PhD
- At least three years’ post qualifying experience of community development practice
- At least three years’ experience of teaching, supervision and assessment in higher education, together with a clear teaching philosophy and evidence or examples of how this philosophy is implemented in practice
- At least two DoHET publication units with a focus on macro issues and/or practice
- Competence in community development theory and processes
- Competence in research methods
- Interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Teaching and other academic skills.
- Management skills, including networking, conflict management, quality assurance.
- Administrative skills
- Supervision skills
- Evidence of significant contribution in the broader sector (e.g., national or international community development, academic or research niche domains)
- Evidence of involvement in the professionalization of community development in South Africa
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
