Job Description

Listing reference:

ukzn_000659

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

26 October 2025

Position summary

Industry:

Education & Training

Job category:

University and Academy

Location:

Durban

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

Yes

Introduction

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Social Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The school has a Social Work programme with an established reputation for professional training as well as a vibrant postgraduate research programme.

Job description

The incumbent will be required to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Social Work. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to be actively engaged in research and supervise student research projects at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. She/he will also be expected to contribute to other programmes and activities offered in the Discipline, including, but not limited to casework, groupwork and community work supervision; academic administration, leadership and mentoring; and community engagement.

The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Social Work

Minimum requirements

A PhD degree in Social Work or Cognate Discipline. A Masters degree in Social Work. Three (3) years working experience in either Teaching, Lecturing, Research or Industry (in the relevant field or discipline). Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level appropriate for the level Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

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