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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (P000179) (Re-Advertisement)

North-West University
19 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Potchefstroom, South Africa

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES -SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH | POSITION NUMBER: P000179 | VACANCY: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER | PEROMNES GRADE: A7/A8 | EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Duties & Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Appointing a Senior Lecturer / 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision

  • Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and postgraduate 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.

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • A Master of Social Work degree specialising in Forensic Practice (NQF level 9).
  • Provide proof of application in specialty as Forensic Social Worker at SACSSP.
  • Registration with SACSSP.

In addition to the above:

Lecturer:

  • A minimum of three (3) years’ generic Forensic  practice experience, including direct Forensic Social Work practice and/or Forensic Social Work supervisory/ managerial, proof of Forensic Social Work Assessment and expert witnessing in court.

Senior Lecturer:

  • A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching and learning - blended contact sessions with university students.
  • A minimum of two (2) years’ research and innovation experience with at least two publications and supervision of post graduate students towards graduation.
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ generic Forensic  practice experience, including direct Forensic Social Work practice and/or Forensic Social Work supervisory/ managerial, proof of Forensic Social Work Assessment and expert witnessing in court.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

  • A PhD in Forensic Practice (NQF Level 10).
  • A minimum of one (1) year teaching and learning experience - blended contact sessions with university students (Lecturer).
  • Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks.
  • Appropriate academic and professional networks/societies.

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).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

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

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Elmari Deacon on 018 299 1728

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE: 27 May 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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