Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor

Job Title - Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor (in Psychology) (Job ID: 6142) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Psychology - Contract Type - Permanent - Occupational Level - Junior Management - Location - Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 19/5/2025 - Description **Duties and responsibilities**: - Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity in the department. - Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. - Provide study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students. - Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs. - Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department and faculty - Participate in and coordinate community engagement and service-learning initiatives. - Recruit senior students for postgraduate study. - Perform organisational and administrative duties. **Inherent Job Requirements**: Lecturer - A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment). or - Master’s degree in psychology on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Psychology MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). **- One (1) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist (attach a copy).** - Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. - Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities. - Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. - A good academic record **(attach).** **Senior Lecturer** - PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. **- Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist (attach a copy).** - Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. - Proven experience in the delivery of presentations of papers/posters at national and/or international scholarly conferences. - A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and/or international accredited journals. - Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s levels. - Demonstrated potential for obtaining and NRF rating. - A good scholarly record. **Associate Professor** - PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. **- Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist (attach a copy).** - Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. - Proven experience in the delivery of presentations at national and/or international conferences, as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed conference papers. - Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. - A proven record of publication in national and international accredited journals (at least 10 to 15 publications). - Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s and/or doctoral levels. - An NRF C3 rating or equivalent. - Recognised nationally as an established scholar. **Recommendations**: - Competence in different research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods). - Willingness to become involved in departmental and faculty activities. - Competencies **Key Competencies Required**: - **Results Orientated**: - The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task. - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. **- Strategic Thinking**: - The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. - The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work. **- Business Acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. **- Leading**: - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. **- Building Coalitions**: - The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. **Requested documents** - A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. - Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). - Copies of all academic records (if required). - A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for f