Programme Lead – BSocSci Psychology (5-Year Contract)

CUADS UFS; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowance

Job summary

The University of the Free State invites applications for a Programme Coordinator: BSocSci Programme (Psychology) on a five-year contract. The role requires a PhD in Psychology or current registration and involves leading the psychology programme, curriculum development, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement within the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities.

Based in Bloemfontein, the post requires full-time academic staff membership and offers an annual allowance.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or currently registered for a PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10.
• A full-time member of the academic staff in the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of the Humanities at the University of the Free State (UFS).
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ lecturing/leadership experience in Music at a tertiary institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic programme leadership and governance, including strategic planning, programme performance monitoring, resource planning and reporting.
• Manage academic programme operations, enrolment planning, student advising, academic progression and student success initiatives.
• Lead curriculum development, programme reviews and continuous improvement to ensure academic relevance and quality.
• Coordinate quality assurance, programme accreditation and compliance with University, Faculty and professional body requirements.
• Engage with academic staff, students, industry partners and other stakeholders to strengthen programme relevance and graduate employability.
• Coordinate programme marketing, student recruitment and initiatives to support sustainable enrolment.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation, performance data and governance reports to support informed decision-making and effective programme management.

Education

PhD in Psychology (or currently registered for a PhD in Psychology)

Job description

The University of the Free State invites applications for a Programme Coordinator: BSocSci Programme (Psychology) on a five-year contract. The role requires a PhD in Psychology or current registration and involves leading the psychology programme, curriculum development, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement within the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities.

Based in Bloemfontein, the post requires full-time academic staff membership and offers an annual allowance.