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

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Appointing a Lecturer to contribute towards undergraduate and post graduate teaching, practice supervision of students and research supervision of post graduate students in the subject group Social Work, specifically Forensic Practice.
• Since this is an nGAP position, the candidate will be expected to register for and complete his/her doctoral studies, participate successfully in the DHET's Staffing South Africa's Universities Development Programme, and work under the supervision of an appointed mentor.
• To achieve the developmental aims of the programme, the nGAP employee will have a reduced teaching load over the first four years of their appointment.

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’s research and innovation experience as an emerging researcher showing interest in Forensic Practice.
• 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.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in Social Work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, power point, software for data analysis).

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.

Apply by: 3 October 2025