DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK
POST NO. 1916
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Lecturer in Social Work.
1. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates must have:
(i) At least a Masters’ Degree in Social Work;
(ii) Have specialisation in any of the following areas: Clinical Social Work, Social Development and Planning, and Social Administration.
(iii) Teaching experience at a tertiary level.
The following shall count as added advantage:
(i) PhD in Social Work;
(ii) A good and sustained record of research and publications;
i) Evidence of service to the profession and the community;
ii) Knowledge of teaching and research in Social Work Methodologies, particularly quantitative research methods, and trends in social work education and training.
The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published name of publisher, and name of co authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc. and include the DOI or ISSN numbers.
2. Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and assess undergraduate in Social Work and to maintain publications of research articles in accredited journals and/or books. The candidate will also be expected to supervise undergraduate students; participate in departmental and faculty tasks; collaborate with members of the department in research and publications; community engagement; and undertake any other duties that maybe assigned.
3. Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
4. Type of employment:
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms for Locals, and Two Years Contract for Non-Locals with a possibility of renewal.
5. Information Required from Candidates:
(a) Signed application letters should state relevant qualifications, experience and any other information relevant to the position.
(b) Applicants should quote the post number for the position applied for. (c) Comprehensive curriculum vitae (including telephone, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
(d) Certified copy of identification document (passport / national ID). (e) Provide names and contact details of three (3) professional referees (current or previous Employers, Lead Consultants or Project Managers). (f) Application letters should bear signatures.
(g) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 13TH January, 2023.
Applications should be emailed to [email protected]
NB. ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFICATES, & ID) SHOULD BE COMBINED AND EMAILED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.