Professor/Associate Professor: Social Work -Ref No: 7888 (Alice Campus)

The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community. The University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint suitable qualified and experienced candidates for vacant post in Social Work Department-Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities: Minimum requirements:

• Possession of a doctoral degree in Social Work
• Registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• At least 7 years experience for a full Professor / 5 years for Associate Professor in higher education with extensive teaching and research experience in social work
• Track record of research publications commensurate with the academic rank level of a full Professor/ Associate Professor
• Extensive postgraduate supervision experience

Additional Requirements

• Evidence of successful fundraising for research-related activities in the field of social work
• Evidence of academic leadership and/or mentoring less experienced researchers
• Evidence of attracting and working with post-doctoral fellows will be an added advantage
• Evidence of professional and academic standing in the field of specialization.
• Recognition as a leading scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g. NRF rating; international keynote/plenaries) will be an added advantage

Responsibilities Include

• Provide academic leadership in research, curriculum design, development and implementation
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Undertake publishable academic research
• Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
• Perform academic leadership and related administrative duties
• Secure external research grants and establish programmes

Closing Date: 4 September 2023

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

• Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online. Applications must clearly indicate the name of the post applied for on the SUBJECT LINE and three work-related referees.
• No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
• Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
• Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.

Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.

Queries can be directed to Ms. A Sonjica on asonjica@ufh.ac.za and 043 704 7190

The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage. University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.