Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Humanities: Social Work) (Re-advert)
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 social work subjects in the Bachelor of Social Work and/or Bachelor of Community Development programmes
- Lecture subjects on the coursework Masters’ programme
- Conduct own research and publish articles in accredited international journals
- Supervise postgraduate students (master’s coursework, master’s by research and PhD)
- Be involved in relevant community engagement
- Share in leadership and academic and administrative tasks commensurate with the academic level
Minimum requirements
- PhD in social work or related subject
- Current registration with SACSSP as a social work
- At least three years post qualifying experience of social work practice
- At least five years of teaching, postgraduate supervision, assessment and curriculum design in higher education
- A clear teaching philosophy and evidence or examples of how this philosophy is implemented in practice
- Substantial accredited research output, within a clearly defined research niche: For Professor level, at least 10 DoHET publication units on topics related to social work, at least 5 of which should be in the past 3 years
- Competence in social work theory and processes
- Competence in research methods, with one or more areas of leading research-based expertise
- Evidence of research fundraising (grants)
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Effective experience in leadership roles
- Teaching and other academic skills
- Computer competencies
- Administration
- Postgraduate supervision
- Working in a multicultural context
- Leadership role in academia (e.g., head of department)
- NRF rating (C or higher) or compelling evidence of national or international reputation or standing as an established and distinguished researcher
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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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.
