Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

The Department of Psychology is one of the largest in the Faculty of Humanities and draws students from several other faculties. The Department offers various modules at the undergraduate level, it also offers a comprehensive broad-based Honours degree as well as two coursework degrees at the Masters 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 Masters degree by dissertation and PhD programme. 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 Psychology professional training programme
  • Research and clinical supervision at the Masters level
  • Research supervision at Honours level

Minimum requirements

  •  A PhD degree in Psychology, or currently underway and close to completion
  • Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA
  • Evidence of accredited publication(s)
  • Evidence of teaching at the undergraduate level
  • Experience of postgraduate teaching and supervision would be beneficial
  • Experience in clinical/therapeutic supervision (including assessments and report writing) would be beneficial
 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • Conscientious
  • Continuous Learning
  • Team player
  • Research capabilities
 
 Recommendations:

  • Some evidence demonstrating ability to produce quality research outputs
  • Track record of supervising postgraduate research on postgraduate level
  • Minimum of 3 years independent practice registration with the HPCSA
 
ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof. Melissa Card (HoD) (011) 559-2916
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Lungisa Zihlangu (011) 559-2956 (HR Business Partner) 

 

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.

 

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