Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. 
• Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.

The Requirements

Lecturer:

• At least a Masters’ degree in Clinical Psychology, with a commitment to register and nearing completion of PhD within the probationary period. In addition, registration with the HPCSA as a clinical psychologist is required.
• Three years of practice experience registered as a clinical psychologist with the HPCSA, and case supervision experience is advantageous.
• Some teaching experience is required. Should be acquainted with online/ blended teaching, testing and marking or be willing to immediately acquire these skills once on the job through workshop attendance or other developmental opportunities.
• Ability to teach and interest in any of the following areas is required:
• Adult and/or child psychopathology, assessment and intervention
• Public Mental Health and or Professional Identity
• Multilingualism in teaching and case supervision is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students as research supervision at Hons, Masters and PhD level as per qualification will be required once in the job.
• It would be an advantage for candidates to be able to do clinical supervision once appointed to the job. However, candidates will be expected to do so within a reasonable timeframe following their appointment.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Psychology or cognate disciplines, and registration with the HPCSA as a clinical psychologist.
• Three years of practice experience registered as a clinical psychologist with the HPCSA, and case supervision experience is advantageous.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required.
• Teaching experience and interest in any of the following areas is required:
• Adult and/or child psychopathology, assessment and intervention
• Public Mental Health and or Professional Identity
• Multilingualism in teaching and case supervision is a distinct advantage.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees to completion required.
• Candidates will be expected to do clinical supervision once appointed to the job.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline (Good to satisfactory research track record).
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Closing Date 16 October 2025