Lecturer in Psychology (Counselling) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordination of modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Supervise postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
• Supervise practical work in the MA (Counselling Psychology) programme, commensurate with the post level;
• Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department’s research profile;
• Perform academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives (including transdisciplinary engagements) relating to teaching, research, and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology;
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist;
• The equivalent of 2 years’ tertiary teaching experience, including block and/or temporary teaching, or relevant professional/industry experience;
• Evidence of research productivity (e.g. publications in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in peer-reviewed books, published conference papers, or equivalent recognised research outputs; significant progress in PhD studies).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Registration with the HPCSA as a Counselling Psychologist for 3 years or more;
• Experience in lecturing or professional training at the postgraduate (MA) level;
• A doctoral degree.