Lecturer M000686 (Re-Advertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_001768
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 15 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
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 (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH
VACANCY: LECTURER
POSITION NUMBER: M000686
PEROMNES: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Appointing a 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
- Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and postgraduate levels.
- Develop study material.
- Facilitate contact sessions.
- Internal and external moderation and assessment.
Research
- Engaged research: Supervision of post graduate students.
- Internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or theses.
- Participation in the applicable research entity and publication of scholarly articles.
- Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.
Minimum requirements
- A Masters’ degree in Psychology (NQF level 9) with specialisation in Clinical Psychology.
- Registered as Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ generic theoretical and practice experience in the field of Psychology.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ independent research (evidence).
- A minimum of one (1) year work experience in teaching university students on under and/or post graduate levels.
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).
- Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- 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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Elizabeth Smit, Tel No: 018 389-2459
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Sello Kgori, Tel No: 018 389-2159
CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2023
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.
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.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
