Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Psychology :Ref No-390/0003

The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.

The University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint suitable qualified and experienced candidates for vacant post in Psychology Department-Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities: SENIOR LECTURER

Minimum Requirements

• A doctoral qualification in Psychology or any other related field
• 3 years registration with HPCSA as a Counseling Psychologist
• 5 years experience in the academic environment
• Evidence of scholarly publishing
• Experience of postgraduate supervision
• Knowledge and practice in Psychometric Assessment

Additional Requirements

• Higher diploma in education or a module in assessment and moderation of student learning
• Evidence of an appropriate community engagement
• Experience in professional clinical practice and management

LECTURER:

Minimum Requirements

• Masters degree in Psychology or related fields
• 3 years' registration with HPCSA as a Counseling Psychologist
• Knowledge and practice in Psychometric Assessment

Additional requirements:

• PhD or registration towards a PhD in Psychology or any other related field
• Experience in professional clinical practice and management2 years instructional experience in a higher education environment

Responsibilities Include:

• Teach across broad areas of psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Provide case/research supervision of Student Counseling Psychologists
• Mentor junior members of staff and postgraduate students (responsibility for a senior lecturer)
• Develop and innovate teaching methods and curricula
• Participate in appropriate community engagement projects identified by the department, the faculty and the university
• Produce scholarly research and publications in the field of psychology
• Participate and contribute to departmental, faculty and university administrative and committee responsibilities

Closing Date: 23 October 2023

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

• Visit the website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online.
• Applications must clearly indicate the name of the post applied for on the SUBJECT LINE.
• Submit the motivation and resume as well as supporting documents, namely, ID/passport, certificates and three work-related referees, on the application website.
• Note that for all re-advertised positions, this advert supersedes the previous one due to modifications made. Candidates who have previously applied are requested to re-apply.
• No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
• Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
• Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.

Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.

Queries can be directed to Ms S. Sigodi on ssigodi@ufh.ac.za and 043 704 7190.



The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.

University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.