Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

The Department of Psychology is an academic unit within the Faculty of Humanities. The core functions of the department are teaching, training and research. The department is situated on the APK Campus in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, and the majority of instruction takes place here. Apart from presenting lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students, the incumbent will be expected to actively conduct research, supervise postgraduate students and be involved in the other activities of the Department.

The New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) is a nationally funded programme that involves recruiting a new cohort of academics. The programme is transformative in nature and priority is given to designated candidates. Candidates must be 40 years and younger. The programme enables nGAP appointments to benefit from teaching and research development opportunities and requires the incumbent to register for their PhD or post-doctoral studies.

Responsibilities

In line with the Department of Higher Education and Training's New Generation Academic Programme (nGAP), the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg is seeking to make an appointment of a lecturer in the Department of Psychology. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, qualified and ambitious aspirant South African academic to contribute to, and expand, the Faculty's current teaching and research interests/specialisations.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the projects of the department, including administrative duties, and teach in undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.

• Register for the PhD degree in Psychology;
• Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate students.
• Prepare/design and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Be prepared to travel between campuses should the need to arise
• Attend departmental and faculty meetings.
• Establish their own research niche in the Department and participate in research activities leading to publication of articles in internationally peer-reviewed/accredited journals.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Be actively involved and perform any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the department, assistance in general equipment and facilities operations.
• Drive the Global Excellence and Stature (GES) objectives of the University of Johannesburg
• Participate in Community Engagement initiatives in the Department and Faculty.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Research, Clinical or Counselling Psychology is required (70% pass at Masters level).
• Experience in developing/presenting undergraduate lecture material in Psychology.
• Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.

Recommendations

• Previous lecturing experience (provide a teaching portfolio if possible) in Psychology.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously.
• Published scientific article(s) in accredited subject-related journal(s).
• Experience of postgraduate teaching and supervision would be beneficial
• Experience in clinical/therapeutic supervision (including assessments and report writing) would be beneficial if candidate has a clinical/counselling registration

Competencies And Behavioural Attributes

• Experience in teaching at undergraduate level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Passion for the field of Psychology and a strong desire for an academic career.
• An eagerness to participate in changing the South African landscape through education.