Faculty of Health | Te Kaupeka OrangaUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wananga of WaitahaLocated in Christchurch, New Zealand | AotearoaFull-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)Continuing (permanent) positionGenerous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesAu Mahi | What You Will DoOur Social Work Programme within Te Kaupeka Oranga | the Faculty of Health are looking for a Lecturer in Social Work to be a part of a dynamic team. In this role, you will join a team responsible for the delivery of Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) and Masters of Social Work (Applied), and the supervision of postgraduate studies. These qualifications are recognised by the Kahui Whakamana Tauwhiro New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board. Career pathways are very diverse, and include practice and policy roles in community development, research and advocacy along with careers in more traditional fields such as child protection, mental health, health, education, and criminal justice.Mou | Who You AreApplicants with the experience and skills commensurate with this position are invited to apply. To be successful applicants will have experience in teaching at the tertiary level, social work practice experience, social work practice with Maori and indigenous populations an advantage, and have a passion and desire to help students realise their potential. They will contribute to recognition requirements required by the Kahui Whakamana Tauwhiro NZ Social Work Registration Board, and will be a registered social worker. Thesis supervision and research experience is desirable, as is the ability and willingness to contribute to Social Work curriculum development.Successful applicants will be expected to take on leadership roles in the Social Work programme in either teaching, research or school administration.Applicants will need to demonstrate the following characteristics:hold Social Work registration with the Kahui Whakamana Tauwhiro New Zealand Social Work Registration Board.hold a doctoral degree, or commitment to completion of a doctoral degree, in social work.have experience in social work.preference for relevant and effective teaching experience in their specialist area(s).have research and/or teaching experience in social policy and social justice/macro social work practice.hold a commitment to upholding the values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngai Tuahuriri, the mana whenua. Ability in te reo Maori me ana tikanga would be an advantage.plans for future research, grant funding and publication in social work consistent with appointment at Lecturer rank.Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work WithTe Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and research activities that respond to the dynamic nature of the health and sport sectors and their workforce. We offer undergraduate programmes in Social Work, Sport and Health Sciences as well as postgraduate programmes in Social Work, Counselling, and Child and Family Psychology and Nursing.What we offerThe University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Relocation supportA unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine fund) that supports an extensive visiting Fellowship programmeWidely accessible sabbatical provisionUniversity and Faculty scholarship support for graduate studentsGenerous annual leave provisionsFlexible working arrangementsSupportive working environmentLiving in Aotearoa New ZealandA unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.The salary for this position is Lecturer (2.01 - 2.06 $89,645 - $108,144)The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 1 September 2024 (midnight NZ time)Interviews will take place in mid-September for shortlisted candidates.Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:a cover letter which includes a 2-3 page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)a Resume which includes a comprehensive list of your Social Work experience and publications (combined).
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