Job Description

LECTURER: SOCIAL WORK

A vacancy exists for a suitably qualified, experienced individual in the above post. The


individual will form part of a dynamic team, responsible for undergraduate and


postgraduate teaching and supervision in Social Work. The incumbent will form part


of the Social Work Department within the School of Social Sciences, Faculty of


Humanity

Requirements for Lecturer

A master's degree in social work. Possession of a PhD qualification in Social
Work or studying towards it will be an added advantage.


A valid registration with the South African Council for Social Service
Professions (SACSSP).


A candidate who satisfies the requirements for appointment must comply with
the Fit and Proper policy as prescribed by the SACSSP before assumption of


duty.


At least two (2) years teaching experience at undergraduate level. An assessor/moderator certificate will be an added advantage. A proven
record of subsidy generating publications/articles in SAPSE accredited


journals within the social work field will be an added advantage.


Knowledge of various fields of specialisation in social work, excellent
communication and administrative skills.


Knowledge of various teaching methods currently used in higher education
institutions (HEIs).


Understanding of collaborative, ethical, innovative and effective leadership
styles and commitment to higher education standards


Commitment and capability to promote the department's mission internally as
well as towards external University constituencies and stakeholders


Understanding the challenges facing the Higher Education sector and
Historically Black Universities (HBUs) in particular.

Duties:

Teaching and Learning

: Active participation in support of student mentorship
programmes, involvement in teaching all modules, design and curriculum
development, updating material in terms of national and international trends,


evaluation of lectures, lecturers and course material, maintenance of


discussion classes, identification of at risk students and linking them with


available resources, and conducting discipline specific research

Research

: Supervision of Master's students, involvement in research
processes, oversight and participation in project teams on research projects,
participation in conferences, production of articles/books/chapters in books


(measurable research outputs)

Academic citizenship

: Involvement in community engagement

Governance

: With a focus on quality assurance, prepare module outlines and
study guides, organise module files, deliver to deadlines, records of all
academic activities, participate in departmental, school committees.


Undergo regular performance appraisal assessments.

Closing date: 14 March 2025


Please submit cover letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, a detailed


CV with all your names, addresses, contact details and email address and include


contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including


Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport


should be forwarded to Human Resource Officer, e-mail applications to:


recruitment6@ul.ac.za


Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms KP Bopape 015 268 2857

It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by

the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the

requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered.

The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be

made in accordance with the University's Employment Equity Policy. Preference:

Lecturer: Social Worker will be given to Male (Africans, Coloureds & Indians) and

Female (Coloureds, Indians & Whites).


Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have

not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants

as unsuccessful.

The University reserve the right not to make appointment