Open Positions at The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Programme and Cohort Coordination: Organize orientations, facilitate termly meetings, and ensure seamless HPCSA registration for students. Provide containment to cohorts.
• Academic and Teaching Support: Facilitate and arrange workshops and enrichment events, supervise students, and collaborate on academic materials.
• Research Coordination: Manage research projects, oversee ethics compliance, and organise research colloquiums.
• Practicum Oversight and support: facilitate pre-practicum workshops, offer support and oversee practicum-related processes.
• Administrative Compliance: Maintain records for accreditation, manage the psychometric test library, and prepare for HPCSA site visits.
• Participate in SACAP’s Scientific Review Committee and research proposal reviews.
• Support policy development, participate in marketing initiatives, and engage with alumni and industry professionals to promote SACAP.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES

• Bpsych or Bpsych Equivalent Degree in Psychology
• 5 years active HPCSA registration as a Registered Counsellor
• Preferably hold a Masters qualification in a cognate field
• 1-3 years’ teaching and/or supervision experience in higher education or a professional organization.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and strong administrative skills.
• Familiarity with accreditation and compliance requirements in higher education.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Teach five modules per term, within the Applied Psychology Faculty.
• Support part-time educators teaching on several modules within the Applied Psychology Faculty, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students.
• Oversee part-time educators across campuses, who teach related modules within the faculty to maintain consistency in delivery and assessment.
• Provide general academic support to on-campus part-time educators.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in curriculum design, assessment development, and educational content creation.
• Actively contribute to SACAP’s Research and Ethics Committee, including reviewing Honours and Masters research proposals.
• Engage in strategic collaboration with the Head of Campus and Learning and Teaching leadership team to foster an innovative and supportive academic environment.
• Work collaboratively with other full-time educators across campuses in the institution.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of campus culture amongst part-time educators.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BPsych or Equivalent degree.
• A Master’s degree in Psychology or related field is an advantage/preferred.
• Must hold an HPCSA registration as a Registered Counsellor for at least three years.
• At least three years of work experience in the filed as a Registered Counsellor.
• At least three years of teaching experience in higher education, with a strong understanding of the South African educational landscape and advancements in artificial intelligence.
• Proficiency in curriculum development, academic writing, and digital learning technologies.

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SKILLS:

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound decisions
• Excellent organisation and documentation skills
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in academic support
• Experience integrating academic support services into a Learning Management System (LMS) and utilizing AI technologies preferred.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-motivated and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks
• Displays high integrity in all situations
• Is diplomatic, professional, and person-centered in their interactions
• Manages stress well and can work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of a Masters qualification with high academic results preferred
• Advanced computer literacy skills, including online systems
• 2 years of full-time experience, preferably in Higher Education