Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer V000339
Listing reference: nwu_002190
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 24 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Psychology
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY HEALTH SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: V000339
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A6/A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT WITH BENEFITS
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Appointing an Associate Professor or Senior 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
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and post graduate levels.
- Development of study material, facilitating contact sessions, internal and external moderation and compiling assessment on the appropriate NQF levels.
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
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Associate Professor
- PhD in Psychology is essential
- Registered as clinical / Counselling / Research Psychologist with the HPCSA is essential
- 5 years generic theoretical and practice experience in the field of psychology is essential
Evidence of independent research:
- 5 years proven publication record of at least one article per year in accredited scholarly journals
- 5 years evidence of supervising post graduate students (M and PhD level) to completion
University teaching
- At least 5 years’ experience of teaching / learning university students on under- and post graduate levels
Senior Lecturer
- Master’s degree in psychology is essential
- Registration as Clinical / Counselling / Research psychologist with the HPCSA is essential
- 5 years generic theoretical and practice experience in the field of psychology is essential
Evidence of independent research:
- At least two publications in accredited scholarly journals
- Evidence of supervising post graduate students on M level to completion
University teaching
- At least 2 years’ experience of teaching / learning university students on under- and 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, power point, software for data analysis)
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication
- The ability to work well independently as well as in a team
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 THE JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: DR CHRISTIAAN BEKKER on 016 910 3418
ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: MRS VUYI RAMAVHULELA ON 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 24 NOVEMBER 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 FEBRUARY 2024
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.
