Call for Applications
Resident Academic Full-Time Post in Social Work
Department of Social Policy and Social Work - Faculty for Social Wellbeing
Applications are invited for a Resident Academic Full-Time Post in Social Work in the Department of Social Policy and Social Work, within the Faculty for Social Wellbeing, of the University of Malta.
The appointee will be required to contribute to the teaching, research, supervision, administrative and other activities at the Department of Social Policy and Social Work within the Faculty for Social Wellbeing, and as may be required by the University.
The appointment will be on an initial definite four (4)-year contract of employment, subject to the successful completion of a one (1)-year probationary period. Following the successful completion of the probationary period, the Resident Academic will commence a two (2) -year Tenure Track process. At the conclusion of this two (2) -year period of service, the Resident Academic will be subject to a Tenure Review, meaning that, if they are successful, their employment will be converted into one of an indefinite term.
Requirements for Appointment as Resident Academic
Candidates must be in possession of a Ph.D. or D.Phil. in Social Work obtained from a reputable University. Applicants with professional doctorates are not eligible. The applicant must be either registered to practice social work or qualified to be registered to practice social work in Malta. Professional experience of at least ten years in a position related to Social Work is required. This includes the years spent in obtaining a Ph.D. The appointee will be expected to co-ordinate, and to teach on, programmes at undergraduate and Master’s level, and to supervise students in their research projects. Knowledge of the Maltese social welfare context is desirable. The successful applicant will be required to present the original certificate upon request by the Office for Human Resources Management & Development, and in the event that their Ph.D. or D.Phil. certification is from a University outside Malta, they are also expected to present a confirmation of recognition by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) – see .
The Resident Academic Stream is composed of four grades, being Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer and Lecturer. Entry into the grade of Lecturer or above shall only be open to persons in possession of a Ph.D. or a D.Phil. within strict guidelines established by the University of Malta.
Salary
The annual salary for 2026 attached to the respective grades in the Resident Academic Stream is as follows:
*Professor; €57,768 plus an Academic Supplement of €39,539 and a Professorial Allowance of €2,827
*Associate Professor; €53,901 plus Academic Supplement of €29,322 and a Professorial Allowance of €1,726
Senior Lecturer; €49,748 plus an Academic Supplement of €19,734
Lecturer; €43,507 with an annual increment of €641 to €46,825 and an Academic Supplement of €14,523
*In exceptional circumstances, the University will consider appointing an applicant at the grade of Professor or Associate Professor when the applicant already holds a similar professorial appointment at a University of repute.
The University of Malta will provide academic staff with financial resources through the Academic Resources Fund to support continuous professional development and to provide the tools and resources required by an academic to adequately fulfil the teaching and academic research commitments within the University.
Appointments to Assistant Lecturer Grade
The University may also appoint promising candidates as Assistant Lecturers who do not yet possess a Ph.D. provided that applicants
after which, they will become eligible for appointment to the grade of Lecturer.
Successful completion of a period of service of four (4) years and of the Tenure Track and Review process, the position will be converted into one of indefinite term.
In the event that an Assistant Lecturer employed pursuant to this Call does not complete their Ph.D./D.Phil studies within the initial four (4)-year period of employment, the University of Malta may, at its discretion, and depending on the progress made in the relative Ph.D./D.Phil studies, offer a one (1)-time extension of the Assistant Lecturer’s employment period of a further definite term of up to two (2) years, within which the Assistant Lecturer shall be required to complete their Ph.D./D.Phil. studies and successfully complete their Tenure Track and Tenure Review process. For the avoidance of doubt, the definite term extension in such cases is based on the objective justification that the Ph.D./D.Phil. qualification is essential to obtain tenure as Lecturer, as set out in the applicable Collective Agreement.
The annual salary for 2026 attached to the grade of Assistant Lecturer is as follows:
Assistant Lecturer with Masters; €38,297 with an annual increment of €596 to €40,085 and an Academic Supplement of €5,353.
Assistant Lecturer; €35,858 with an annual increment of €531 to €37,451 and an Academic Supplement of €4,863.
Application Procedures
Candidates are required to upload their curriculum vitae, certificates (certificates should be submitted preferably in English) and names and emails of three referees through this form: /hr/workatum-general
Applications should be received by Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
Further Information
General Working Obligations:
The conditions of work for a Resident Academic of the University of Malta, are set out in the ‘Collective Agreement for Academic Staff of the University of Malta’ and the ‘Manual of Conduct and Procedures’.
The commitment of a Resident Academic is based on a 40-hour week, with flexible times depending on established time-tables and distributed reasonably between teaching, academic research and other academic work (including academic administration and professional activity).
The official lecturing times of the University of Malta are Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 20:00 hours and the successful candidate will be required to lecture at any time within the official teaching times during term-time. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of one year and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University of Malta which are now or which may hereafter be in force.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work, Faculty for Social Wellbeing
The Department of Social Policy and Social Work offers three undergraduate programmes – a BA(Hons) in Social Work, a BA(Hons) in Social Policy and a BA(Hons) in Social Wellbeing Studies, and five postgraduate programmes, including a Master of Social Work, a Master of Arts in Social Policy, a Master of Arts in Social Policy (by research), a Master of Arts in Social Work (by research) and a Master of Arts in Management of Social Care Services. The department also supports PhD research and currently has a number of candidates in various stages of their PhD programmes.
The Department also services other departments and faculties and it provides high quality, culturally sensitive and relevant education at all tertiary levels of education; conducts research and publishes works in the various areas and fields in Social Policy and Social Work, with a particular reference to the Maltese context; organises seminars, workshops and conferences for academics, students and the public, and offers consultation to, and cooperates and networks with, governmental, non-governmental agencies, professional associations and service users, both locally and abroad.
The duties which the appointee may be expected to perform are:
The Selection Procedures:
The Selection Process
The selection process will follow the document “Guidelines for Members of Selection Boards in the Recruitment of Resident Academic Staff” (/hr/policiesprocedures).
In accordance with the guidelines, members of the Selection Board will establish the following selection criteria for the selection process:
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Msida, 24 July 2026
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