Associate Professor, Social Work & Research Leadership

Nelson Mandela University; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University seeks an experienced social work academic to lead teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The role emphasizes scholarship of engagement, research leadership, and international collaborations within the department’s engagement mission.

For an Associate Professor, 4–7 years of university-level teaching and supervision are required; for a Senior Lecturer, 3–5 years.

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral-level qualification in social work or related field.
• Registration as a social worker with SACSSP is required.
• Evidence of teaching and research at university level is expected, with postgrad supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing and taking full responsibility for modules, including coordination and administration.
• Review and develop curricula to meet community needs.
• Supervise postgraduate students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Skills

Facilitating learning

Curriculum development

Postgraduate supervision

Research leadership

Collaborative research

Work-integrated learning

Public relations

Communication skills

Academic leadership

Teamwork

Education

Doctoral degree (NQF 10)

SACSSP registration

Job description

Nelson Mandela University seeks an experienced social work academic to lead teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The role emphasizes scholarship of engagement, research leadership, and international collaborations within the department’s engagement mission.

For an Associate Professor, 4–7 years of university-level teaching and supervision are required; for a Senior Lecturer, 3–5 years.