Assocate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer V000339
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Appointing an Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer or Lecturer to contribute towards undergraduate and post graduate teaching, practice supervision of students and research supervision of post graduate students in the subject group Psychology.
1. Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision.
2. Research and innovation
3. Social responsiveness and industry involvement.
4. Academic leadership, management, and administration.
Minimum requirements
· Associate Professor:
- A PhD (NQF 10) in Psychology.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching and learning university students on under- and post graduate levels.
- A proven publication record in accredited scholarly journals.
- Evidence of supervising post graduate students (M and PhD level) to completion.
- Applicant must be registered as a Clinical, Counselling or Research Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
· Senior Lecturer:
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Psychology.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching and learning university students on under- and post graduate levels.
- At least two publications in accredited scholarly journals.
- Evidence of supervising post graduate students on M level to completion.
- Applicant must be registered as a Clinical, Counselling or Research Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
· Lecturer:
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Psychology.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching and learning university students on undergraduate levels.
- Applicant must be registered as a Clinical, Counselling or Research Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in psychology.
· Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
· Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, e-mails, software for data analysis).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
· The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
· Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof E Deacon, Tel: 018 299 1728
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 26 April 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.