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Associate Professor / Professor and Head of Department (Psychology)
Job summary
A leading South African university seeks an experienced Associate Professor / Professor and Head of Department in Psychology. This unique role demands strategic academic leadership, extensive research credentials, and a proven record in postgraduate supervision. Responsibilities include managing departmental functions, curriculum oversight, and enhancing research productivity. The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate in psychology, be registered with HPCSA, and demonstrate excellent teaching and management skills. Competitive remuneration package offered, with a four-year term appointment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven research and publication record.
- Proven postgraduate supervision track record.
- Registration with the HPCSA in relevant psychology categories.
Responsibilities
- Manage strategic, academic and operational functions of the department.
- Provide intellectual leadership to enhance academic excellence.
- Oversee curriculum design, review, and accreditation processes.
- Enhance the research productivity and visibility of the department.
Skills
Education
Associate Professor / Professor and Head of Department (Psychology)
Gauteng, Pretoria
31 January 2026
The University seeks to appoint an Associate Professor / Professor and Head of Department. The appointment will be additional to the successful candidate’s academic appointment.
- Strategic, academic and operational management of the Department;
- Providing intellectual and strategic leadership to ensure the department’s academic excellence and relevance;
- Developing and implementing the department’s strategic plan and ensuring it is aligned with faculty and institutional visions;
- Fostering a cohesive academic identity grounded in psychological science and professional practice;
- Leading curriculum design, review and accrediting processes (e.g., alignment with HPCSA or equivalent standards);
- Promoting innovation in pedagogy and ensuring integration of current psychological theories, transformation and research;
- Overseeing the quality assurance of teaching and learning, including moderation and student assessment policies;
- Promoting and overseeing good academic education as well as professional training and continuous development of all stakeholders in the department;
- Playing an active role as an academic leader in the discipline at a national and international level;
- Enhancing the research productivity, visibility and impact of the department;
- Promoting the department’s research profile;
- Fundraising for departmental activities.
- A doctorate in Psychology;
- A proven research and publication record;
- A proven postgraduate supervision track record;
- Registration with the HPCSA in any of the relevant psychology categories (Clinical / Counselling / Research);
- Demonstrated ability to manage workload allocations, staff development and conflict resolution;
- An appropriate vision for the Department;
- Managerial experience at a tertiary institution.
- Evidence of teaching excellence in psychology at a tertiary level;
- Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards;
- International recognition of research work;
- Active engagement in funded research or grant applications;
- Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
- A strong research record in one of the Department's research specialisation fields;
- NRF rating.
- The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines; UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- The Head of Department is a term appointment for four (4) years. External candidates will also be considered for a permanent academic appointment in a suitable academic department.
31 January 2026
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