PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONAppointing an Associate Professor/Senior 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 RESPONSIBILITIESTeaching and learning, including higher degree supervision
Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and post graduate levels: Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.
Research and innovation
Engaged research: Supervision of post graduate 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 school committees.
Minimum requirements
A PhD in Clinical Psychology (NQF level 10). Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in direct Clinical Psychology practice, supervision, or managerial functions.
In addition to the aboveASSOCIATE PROFESSORA minimum of five (5) years’ experience of teaching / learning university students on under- and post graduate levels. Proven publication record of at least one article per year in accredited scholarly journals. Evidence of supervising master’s students to completion and involvement in a PhD study.
SENIOR LECTURERA minimum of three (3) years’ experience of teaching / learning university students on under- and post graduate levels. At least two articles published in accredited scholarly journals. Evidence of supervising master’s students to completion.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESAbility and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in social work 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, power point, software for data analysis).
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIESGood Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication. Professional work ethic. The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
Apply by: 14 August 2026
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