Advert reference: uj_001692
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 13 October 2024
Position Summary Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled
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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa".
Job description
The UJ Social Work and Community Development Department's vision is to be a centre of excellence in social work and community development education, committed to social justice and human development in an African context. We subscribe to the social development approach in our curriculum and are continually working towards a decolonial education.
Job Description:
The purpose of this post is to teach social work at undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the ambit of the Department of Social Work and Community Development.
Responsibilities: Lecture social work subjects on the bachelor's, honour's and master's programmes Facilitate social work 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 A Bachelor of Social Work degree plus Master's degree in Social Work or a related discipline At least three years' post qualifying experience of social work practice Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Competence in social work 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. Recommendations: PhD in social work or a related discipline Teaching experience in higher education Accredited research publications Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Shahana Rasool on Tel: (011) 559 3291
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Lungisa Zihlangu (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2956
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.
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