Lecturer in Psychology - Department of Psychology

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

LECTURER: COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY (One Post)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above 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 level;
• Supervising postgraduate research appropriate to the post level;
• Supervising practical work in professional training programmes in Psychology;
• Conducting research at a competitive level, commensurate to 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:

Lecturer:

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

RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• PhD or registration for doctoral studies;
• Ability to train and supervise student psychologists in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy;
• Advanced knowledge and experience in psychometry and psychological assessment;
• Ability to train and supervise student psychologists in psychological assessment;
• Ability to train and supervise student psychologists in career counselling ;
• Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas: introductory psychology, cognitive psychology, critical psychology, psychological assessment.

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, quoting the applicable reference number.

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;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (practice, academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 27 SEPTEMBER 2019

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 and Ms KJ Dinyake, Tel: (012) 420 3889 for application-related enquiries.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2019, 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.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.