Lecturer at the Department of Psychology

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

POST TITLE: LECTURER

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to engage in:

• Teaching, curriculum development and co-ordinating programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Supervising postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
• Supervising practical work in the MA (Clinical Psychology) programme;
• Conducting research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contributing to the Department's research profile;
• Performing various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participating in the Department's strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master's degree in Clinical Psychology;
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist for at least three years;
• Evidence of research productivity (e.g. publications in peer-reviewed journals or significant progress with PhD studies).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Ability to lecture in the field of adult and geriatric psychopathology.
• Ability to train and supervise student psychologists in psychological assessment and psychometrics.
• Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas: introductory psychology, cognitive psychology and psychological assessment.

ADDED ADVATAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• PhD in the relevant field
• Research foci alignment with departmental thematic areas.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and go to About UP. Select Career Opportunities and select the position you want to apply for.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 6 June 2022

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Prof. T Guse, tharina.guse@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content, and Mrs KJ Dinyake, kgabo.dinyake@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2022 , please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.