Lecturer (V000005)
Listing reference: nwu_001908
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 18 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH
POSITION NUMBER: V000005
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Appointing a 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision
2. Research and innovation
3. Social responsiveness and industry involvement
4. Academic leadership, management, and administration
5. Occupational Health and Safety
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A Master’s degree in Psychology (NQF Level 9).
· Registered as a Clinical or Counselling or Research Psychologist with the HPCSA (desired, but not a prerequisite).
EXPERIENCE:
· A minimum of 2 years teaching and learning experience with blended contact sessions with university students including research supervision.
· A minimum of 1 year research and innovation experience with a developing research profile.
· A minimum of 2 years’ generic psychology experience.
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
· 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 and also in a team.
· Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.
· Ability to effectively communicate training and/or support needs from managers.
· The ability to be available to students face to face on a regular basis.
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: Dr Christiaan Bekker on 016 910 3418
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela on 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 November 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter
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.
