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Lecturer: Department of Social Work

Stellenbosch University

Higher Education · Social Sciences · Social Work

Western Cape Lecturer Posted 3 months ago Ref LSW12/135/0526
Higher Education Social Sciences Social Work Lecturer Certificate

Job overview

The Lecturer will be responsible for:

  • Undergraduate teaching in the theoretical programme
  • Coordinating a year group in the practice education programme
  • Postgraduate supervision
  • Research and publication
  • Participating in own and departmental social impact activities
  • Administrative tasks associated with the mentioned duties

Requirements

  • PhD in Social Work or proof of registration for a PhD at advanced stage of completion
  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
  • Proof of accredited research publications and conference presentations
  • Relevant practice experience

Recommendations: 

  • Knowledge of the BSW Standards of the Social Work Curriculum in South Africa as stipulated by the CHE.
  • Experience of supervising undergraduate students in a social work practice education programme.
  • Knowledge and experience of online teaching and learning platforms.

About the institution

Stellenbosch University’s Department of Social Work, based in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, is one of South Africa’s leading social work education programmes. The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in social work and is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and social impact.

The department is seeking a Lecturer to join its team at the Stellenbosch Campus. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching in the theoretical programme, coordinate a year group in the practice education programme, and engage in postgraduate supervision, research, and publication.

The University is committed to employment equity and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. Stellenbosch University is a research-intensive university that values academic excellence, social relevance, and multilingual competency in its staff.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su before or on the closing date.

  • Complete academic curriculum vitae including names and email addresses of at least three references
  • List of at least three contactable referees
  • One to two-page cover letter discussing experience, research and teaching plans, and potential contribution to the Department
  • Teaching portfolio (optional)Enquiries: Dr I Slabbert at islabbert@sun.ac.za or 021 808 2069. For remuneration/benefits: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 or sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

 

About the Employer

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. 

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement. 

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Applications closed

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