Senior Lecturer (P001647)
Listing reference: nwu_003226
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 9 December 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH
POSITION NUMBER: P001647
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Appointing a Senior lecturer to contribute towards undergraduate and post graduate teaching, supervision of students and research supervision of post graduate students in the subject group Psychology.
Appointing a Senior lecturer to contribute towards undergraduate and post graduate teaching, supervision of students and research supervision of post graduate students in the subject group Psychology.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning:
Teaching and Learning:
- The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions.
- Initiation and development of subject material.
Development and Supervision:
- The preparation and delivery of lectures and seminars.
- Supervision of the program of study of honours students or of postgraduate students engaged in course work.
- Teaching activities include initiation and development of unit materials and may include the supervision of honours and research students.
Research and Innovation:
- Supervision of major honours or postgraduate research projects.
- The conduct of research.
- Involvement in professional activity.
Academic leadership:
- Development of course material with appropriate advice from and support of more senior employees.
- Consultation with students.
Minimum requirements
- A master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (NQF level 9).
- Registered as a Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching and learning (blended contact sessions with university students).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in research and innovation (stable publication record, a minimum of two (2) published articles and supervision of postgraduate students towards graduation).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Generic Counselling Psychology (direct practice and/or Counselling Psychology supervisory/ managerial).
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, power point, 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.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Elmari Deacon on 018 299 1728
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 9 December 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible.
Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
