Senior Lecturer / Lecturer

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking university as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology, where you will shape the future of aspiring psychologists. In this role, you will engage in teaching at various academic levels, supervise research projects, and contribute to curriculum development. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic faculty committed to excellence in education and research, fostering innovation and community engagement. If you are passionate about psychology and dedicated to nurturing the next generation of professionals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology required for Senior Lecturer position.
• Experience in teaching and research supervision at postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at undergraduate and Honours level in Psychology.
• Supervising research for Honours, Masters, and Doctoral students.

Skills

Teaching and Learning

Research Supervision

Clinical Supervision

Curriculum Development

Community Engagement

Education

PhD in Psychology

Master’s degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences has a growing reputation as a leading educational provider for undergraduate and postgraduate professional Psychology programmes. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is seeking to permanently appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer within the Department of Psychology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

1. Teaching and learning at undergraduate and Psychology Honours level.
2. Teaching on the professional Masters Clinical Psychology programme.
3. Research supervision of Psychology Honours and Masters level students.
4. Research supervision of Doctoral level students, if in possession of a PhD.
5. Clinical supervision of Masters level students.
6. Participation in research, curriculum development and staff development.
7. Developing industry and academic partnerships.
8. Engaging in community outreach.
9. Responsible for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university.

At Senior Lecturer level:

• A PhD in Psychology.
• Master’s degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical or Counseling Psychologist.
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Postgraduate research supervision experience.
• A current record of successful peer-reviewed publications.
• Knowledge and experience with teaching related to competencies at the Masters Clinical Psychology level.
• Experience with clinical supervision in therapy or psychological assessment.

Added Advantages:

• A PhD in Psychology or progressing towards a PhD (for Lecturer level).
• Demonstrated experience in teaching related to competencies at the Masters Clinical Psychology level (e.g., psychopathology, therapeutic interventions, neuropsychology, and psychological assessment).

About the university

The University of the Western Cape is a national university, alert to its African and international context as it strives to be a place of quality, a place to grow. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, nurturing a culture of innovation and inclusion.