Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Social Development Professions Health Sciences (4369) at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

In the case of an Associate Professor:

• In addition to academic qualifications, the candidate should have extensive relevant experience (4 to 7 years) in facilitating learning and teaching in higher education. They should possess proven experience in research, and supervising students at various academic levels (undergraduate/masters/PhDs), with at least one graduate that completed a PhD under the candidate as main supervisor. The candidate should have experience in leading at least one collaborative research project.

In the case of a Senior Lecturer:

• The candidate must have relevant experience (3 to 5 years) in facilitating learning and teaching in higher education. They should possess experience in research and post-graduate student supervision at various levels. The candidate should have experience in participating in at least one collaborative research project.
• Lecturing and taking full responsibility for various modules (both theoretical and practical components) according to the needs of and job allocation in the Department, including the co-ordination and administration of various modules
• Review, update and develop innovative academic curricula to ensure relevance and responsiveness to community needs
• To successfully supervise at all levels of postgraduate studies, particularly at the doctoral level
• Be able to perform independent research and lead collaborative research projects and publish in national and international journals accredited by the DHET
• To develop, foster and strengthen the relationships and collaborations with work-integrated learning partners
• To develop and coordinate national and international research and engagement collaborations
• To lead in the strategic prioritization of engagement in the department
• To develop, facilitate and manage short learning programmes in the department
• To demonstrate the integration of learning and teaching, research and engagement within the scholarship of engagement
• To represent and support the department on inter-faculty and inter-institutional committees
• To contribute to and timeously complete administrative and/or ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of the Department, Director of School and Dean of the Faculty;
• To take leadership roles within the department and if required, be willing to serve as Head of the Department

Qualifications

• A relevant doctoral degree (NQF level 10) Registration

Must be registered as a social worker with SACSSP Experience

• At least 4 – 7 years of university level teaching and research experience for Associate Professor level, and 3 – 5 years of university level teaching and research experience for Senior Lecturer level.
• Evidence of experience working as a social worker for at least 3 years
• Successful completion of supervision as main supervisor for at least one PhD candidate on the Associate Professor level
• Experience as an external postgraduate examiner at a national level
• Have a proven track record of regular DHET accredited publications, nationally and internationally
• Experience in leading at least one collaborative research project for Associate Professor level and participating in at least one collaborative research project for Senior Lecturer level
• Proven ability to integrate learning and teaching, research and engagement under the scholarship of engagement
• Proven record of community engagement
• Evidence of experience in developing and fostering partnerships and collaborations

Leadership experience Added advantage

• Experience in securing external funding for postgraduate students