Job TitleContract Field Instruction Coordinator (Part Time -60% Fixed Term - 1 Year )LocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameSocial Work - School of Human & Community DevelopmentDepartment DescriptionThe Social Work Department is committed to the quality of professional training of social work practitioners. We are currently advertising a position of a Contract Field Instruction Coordinator.Brief DescriptionApplications are invited from suitably qualified candidates meeting the following:
Field Instruction Coordinator qualifications and requirements:Minimum requirements:-MA in social work or related field, a bachelor s degree in social work, is a requirement. -Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.-Knowledge and experience of Field Instruction programme at 2nd year level. -Assessment experience in Field Instruction at 2nd year level.-Demonstration of experience in academic administration would be to the candidate s advantage.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to:-To develop or update a skills manual for the undergraduate field instruction programme-To facilitate skills training workshops for undergraduate -To facilitate tutorials for the field instruction programme-To conduct field instruction assessments for the undergraduate course -Conduct academic administration and other duties, as determined by the Head of Department.-Participate in the Department's strategic initiatives related to field instruction, and community engagement.-Facilitate in negotiating for placements and the actual placement of students -Be the liaison person between the university and the placement organisations.
Remuneration: In accordance with qualifications and experience, and inline with the university pay scale. Commencement date: The successful candidate will be required to commence on the 1 September 2024
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyTo apply, Submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names, contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three referees, and certified copies of your qualifications, registration with the SACSSP.

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*The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. Designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, means black people, women and people with disabilities.

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Closing Date: 12th July 2024
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