Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Psychology at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

•  Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity for the Department of Psychology on the Qwaqwa Campus.
•  Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
•  Provide study guidance and supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
•  Initiate the conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs.
•  Active participation and involvement in applicable UFS and Faculty management structures.
•  Contribute to building an effective team of scholars.
•  Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within Department and Faculty.
•  Participate in community engagement initiatives.
•  Recruit students for postgraduate studies.
•  Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer:

•  A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Psychology (for a permanent appointment). 
• OR
•  A master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Psychology (contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Psychology must be obtained to be converted into a permanent position). 
•  Registration as Clinical/ Counselling/ Educational/ Research Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
•  Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
•  Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. 
•  A good academic record.

Senior Lecturer:

•  A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Psychology.
•  Minimum three (3) years’ registration as Clinical-/ Counselling-/ Educational-/ Research Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
•  Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
•  Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. 
•  An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. 
•  Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters’ students.
•  Proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. 
•  Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.
•  Proven academic work experience in the higher education sector.

Recommendations

Lecturer:

•  Interest/ expertise in at least two of the following fields
•  Social Psychology
•  Research
•  Personality Psychology
•  Registration for Doctoral degree in Psychology (applicants should attach official proof of registration towards a PhD).

Senior Lecturer:

•  Lecturing experience in Psychology at a tertiary institution.
•  The ability to work with and learn more about digitalised academic platforms.

Competencies
Key Competencies:

 Results orientated:

•   The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
•   The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

 Strategic thinking:

•   The ability to deal with several activities at a time. 
•   The ability to plan work and to follow plans. 

 Business acumen:

•   Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•   Proficient in using MS Office.

 Leading:

•   Ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
•   Ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

 Building coalitions:

•   The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
•   The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.