Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer Health Sciences

SUMMARY:
The Department of Social Development Professions is looking for a qualified, experienced social work

POSITION INFO:
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. The Department of Social Development Professions is looking for a qualified, experienced social worker, registered in South Africa, with in-depth knowledge of all fields of social work, but with expertise in the scholarship of engagement and research supervision. The purpose of the post is to facilitate, coordinate and administer the learning process for students in theoretical and practical modules at undergraduate level, to supervise postgraduate students, to drive and lead core research activities, and to lead in the development and fostering of local, national and international collaborations as part of the engagement mission of the department. 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. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 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 CORE COMPETENCIES Extensive experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels Experience in working in the field of social work Experience in curriculum review and development Ability to support and supervise postgraduate students Ability to regularly publish research findings Skills to lead collaborative research projects Skills to develop and foster partnerships and collaborations internally and externally Extensive understanding of work-integrated learning in social work Public relations, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to take initiative and work independently Ability to work cohesively in a team, both as leader or team member, recognizing the diversity of the team Strategic thinking skills Academic leadership and management skills REQUIREMEN