FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be expected to engage in:
- Teaching, curriculum development and co-ordinating programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Supervising postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
- Supervising practical work in the MA (Counselling Psychology) programme;
- Conducting research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contributing to the Departments research profile;
- Performing various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
- Participating in the Departments strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research and community engagement.
- Transdisciplinary approaches in teaching and research
- A Masters degree in Counselling Psychology;
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Counselling Psychologist for at least three years;
- Evidence of research productivity (e.g. publications in peer-reviewed journals)
- Significant progress with PhD studies.
- Professional practice experience,
- Ability to train student psychologists and supervise their practical work,
- Ability to train student psychologists in at least one of the following psychotherapeutic modalities: psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, systems therapy or solution-focused therapy,
- Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas: introductory psychology, biological psychology; cognitive psychology, psychological assessment, social psychology, developmental psychology; critical psychology; community psychology.
- A PhD in Psychology,
- A research focus aligned with the departmental thematic areas,
- Experience in lecturing or professional training and supervision of student psychologists,
- Experience in lecturing student psychologists in psychodiagnostics and psychopathology.
- A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of qualifications
- A brief self-evaluation by the candidate
- The candidates envisioned contribution to the Department
- Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the candidates academic (teaching and research) qualities.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.
CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2024
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Tito Ngcane, tito.ngcane@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof Tharina Guse, tharina.guse@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 March 2024 , please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions
