Lecturer: Social Work in Forensic Practice (nGAP) (P003267) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision 

• Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and post graduate levels: Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.

Research and innovation

• Engaged research: Supervision of post graduate students; internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or theses; participation in the applicable research entity and publication of articles. Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.

Social responsiveness and industry involvement  

• Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice.Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.

Academic leadership, management, and administration

• Participate in faculty and school committees.

Minimum requirements

• A Master of Social Work in Forensic Practice (NQF level 9). The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of the results in your application.
• Registered as Social Worker with the SACSSP.
• A minimum of one (1) year generic Social Work practice experience - direct practice and/or Social Work supervisory/ managerial.
• Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.

PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE (PoE):

Should you not have a Master of Social Work in Forensic Practice, please submit your PoE to [email protected]. Your PoE must include:

• Training or workshops in Forensic Social Work attended and facilitated.
• Roles that the applicant played in Forensic Social Work in Parental Responsibility and Rights or sexual abuse.
• Interventions and research done in Forensic Social Work.
• Advanced knowledge applied skills and competence in Forensic Social Work.
• Understanding of legislation and policies applicable to Forensic Social Work.
• Report writing and expert testimony in SA courts within Forensic Social Work.
• Competency in identification and critical analysis in Forensic Social Work issues.
• Intervention processes in Forensic Social Work.

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• A minimum of one (1) year teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
• A minimum of one (1) year’s research and innovation experience as an emerging researcher showing interest in Forensic Practice.