The University of the Western Cape is a public research university in Bellville, near Cape Town, South Africa. The university was established in 1959 by the South African apartheid government as a university for Coloured people only.
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PhD in Family Studies/Child & Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, or closely related field.
Demonstrable expertise in the study of the family or aspects of the family.
Track record of quality peer-reviewed publications in family research.
Successful postgraduate supervision to completion.
Grant success (PI/Co-I on externally funded projects).
5+ years in a higher education institution or research institute
Evidence of national standing and emerging international networks.
Evidence of community engagement.
Added advantage
NRF rating.
Leadership of a centre/programme or large consortium.
Policy advisory experience.
Strengths in impact evaluation, causal inference, implementation science, or advanced qualitative approaches.
African regional collaborations.
Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Presentation and facilitation skills
Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
Student-focused approach
High-quality supervision skills
Coaching and mentoring skills
Planning and organising skills
Computer literacy
Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership
Data-literate, open-science friendly, and tech-savvy.
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