Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (P001646)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university in Potchefstroom is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Counseling Psychology. The role involves teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising students, and engaging in research. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, be HPCSA registered, and have relevant teaching experience. Competitive remuneration package offered.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Counseling Psychologist with the HPCSA.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience for Senior Lecturer.
• Minimum of 3 years research experience for Senior Lecturer.

Responsibilities

• Engaged teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervision of postgraduate students in research.
• Participate in faculty and school committees.

Skills

Evidence-based psychology

Excellent communication skills

Language proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in Counseling Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Software for data analysis

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH | POSITION NUMBER: P001646 | VACANCY: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A8/A7 | EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

Appointing a Senior Lecturer / Lecturer to contribute towards undergraduate and post graduate teaching, practice supervision of students and research supervision of post graduate students in the subject group Psychology.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision

• Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and postgraduate levels: Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.

Research and innovation

• Engaged research: Supervision of postgraduate students; internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or theses; participation in the applicable research entity and publication of articles.
• Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.

Social responsiveness and industry involvement

• Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice. Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.

Academic leadership, management and administration

• Participate in faculty and school committees.

Minimum Requirements

• A master’s degree in Counseling Psychology (NQF level 9).
• Registered as a Counseling Psychologist with the HPCSA.

Senior Lecturer

• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ research and innovation experience with a stable publication record (at least 2 articles) and supervision of postgraduate students towards graduation.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ generic Counselling Psychology practice experience - direct practice and/or counselling psychology supervisory/managerial.

Lecturer

• A minimum of one (1) year generic Counselling Psychology practice experience - direct practice and/or counselling psychology supervisory/managerial.

Added Advantages & Preferences

• A minimum of one (1) year teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students - Lecturer.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in psychology.
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, PowerPoint, software for data analysis).

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to: Prof. Elmari Deacon on 018 299 1728
Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

Closing Date

21 November 2025

Planned Commencement of Duties

As soon as possible

Application Instructions

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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