RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Teach and assess at undergraduate level;
• Organise undergraduate practice modules;
• Liaise with field organisations on practice and work integrated learning placements;   
• Supervise undergraduate students in social work practice;
• Facilitate professional and ethical conduct in practice and work integrated learning;
• Initiate and sustain research outputs in specialised field(s);
• Develop and organise under-graduate curricula/modules as required;
• Involvement in department and faculty committees as required;
• Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives related to teaching, research and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in social work or extensive experience in supervising social work students in a specialised field;
• Extended generic practice experience;
• Supervision experience in social work practice;
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).

RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS:

• Supervision experience of student social work students;
• Extended generic practice experience and experience in one or more specialised fields.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Appropriate computer skills;
• Appropriate field practice experience.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.