Lecturer (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Psychology)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"
Job description
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Job Description:
The Department offers various modules at the undergraduate level, and it also offers a comprehensive broad-based Honours degree as well as two coursework degrees at the Master’s level. These latter coursework and mini-dissertation programmes lead to registration as either a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The Department of Psychology also offers a Master’s degree by dissertation and a PhD program. The Department has a vibrant research culture and hosts a number of public lectures and research events.
Responsibilities:
- Contribution to departmental research initiatives and output.
- Teaching at the undergraduate and post graduate level.
- Contribute to the Clinical/Counselling Psychology professional training programme.
- Research and clinical supervision at the Master’s level.
- Research supervision at Honours level.
- Course coordination, curriculum development and associated administration.
Minimum requirements
- Masters qualification (NQF 9) with PhD in progress.
- Two (2) years’ lecturing experience.
- Knowledge of general psychology.
- Knowledge of clinical/counselling psychology.
- Experience in clinical/therapeutic supervision (including assessments and report writing).
- Knowledge of research and publication strategies.
- Registration as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Teaching undergraduate (large classes).
- Teaching postgraduate classes.
- Academic research and publishing.
- Clinical supervision.
- Administrative skills.
- Research supervision (Honours and Masters).
- Leadership skills.
- A relevant PhD qualification.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
