Academic Head of Division_ Clinical Psychology Gauteng

A Clinical Psychology qualification, registerable with the HPCSA, The candidate must be a specialist in Clinical Psychology, and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current employees and Joint staff). At least 5 years' experience as a Clinical Psychologist, At least 5 years’ experience at mid-management level, Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous, The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills, Must have the ability to manage change in the division, Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement, in the department of Psychiatry Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor or qualify to be awarded the academic title within a 3-year period.

Lead and manage the discipline across all training facilities, Formulate a vision that will support the department’s vision for undergraduate students Strengthen research in the division, for all categories of learners and staff. Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under – and postgraduate, Set teaching, training, and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff,   Formulates assessment tools for all academic psychology programmes in health sciences, Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to improve, Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs, Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division, Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university, Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department, Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management, Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms, Chairs academic meetings in the division, Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities, Attend division/departmental/faculty and University committee meetings, Participate in Faculty Board meetings, Contribute to the leadership, by participating in the management structures,

Closing Date : 10 August 2026