FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY (ONE POST)
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-ordination of programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Supervise postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
- Supervise practical work in the MA (Clinical Psychology) programme, commensurate with the post level;
- Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Departments research profile;
- Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
- Participate in the Departments strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research and community engagement;
- Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research.
- A Masters degree in Clinical Psychology;
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist;
- Evidence of research productivity (e.g., conference presentations; publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent; s ignificant progress in PhD studies).
- Professional practice experience as a Clinical Psychologist;
- Ability to train student psychologists;
- Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas on undergraduate level: introductory psychology, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, psychological assessment, social psychology, developmental psychology, psychopathology, community psychology, critical psychology;
- Demonstrated research focus, preferably aligned with departmental thematic areas.
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist for three years or more;
- Experience in lecturing at the undergraduate level;
- Experience in lecturing or professional training at the postgraduate (MA) level;
- Ability to lecture and supervise student psychologists in psychological assessment and psychometric testing;
- Ability to lecture student psychologists on psychodynamic and/or narrative psychotherapy;
- A doctoral degree.
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.
Applicants are requested to provide the following documentation in support of their application:
- A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of qualifications
- A brief self-evaluation indicating how the candidate meets the requirements of the position
- A brief outline of the candidate s completed and current research activities as well as envisioned future research
- The candidates envisioned contribution to the Department
- Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the candidates professional experience and academic (teaching and research) qualities.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Ntheo Dibetla, dibetla.ntheo@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof Tharina Guse , tharina.guse@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content. Please note: no applications will be received via these email addresses and candidates should apply on the Careers@UP portal as stated above.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 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.
