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Lecturer : Social Work - Forensic Practice (nGAP) (P003267)

North West UniversityPotchefstroom, ZA

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Job title : Lecturer : Social Work - Forensic Practice (nGAP) (P003267)

Job Location : North West, Potchefstroom

Deadline : October 15, 2025

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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 (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.

Portfolio of evidence in Forensic Practice.

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.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES :

Master of Social Work in Forensic Practice

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.

REMUNERATION

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

CLOSING DATE : 18 August 2025

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