Lecturer/senior Lecturer in The Department of Psychology

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Posted **03 October 2025** - Closing Date **16 October 2025**

**Division**

**0111 - Psychology**

**Minimum experience**

**Mid-Senior**

**Company primary industry**

**Higher Education**

**Job functional area**

**Other**

**Salary**

**R826 949 - R1 013 469 per annum**

**Re-advertising: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology**

**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.
- 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.
- 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).

For the full minimum requirements for this position, please refer the included role profile.

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- Proof of registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist.

**Selection Process**:
**Remuneration per annum**:
**Lecturer**

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 633,149.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R 826,949.00

**Senior Lecturer**

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 783,243.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00

**Closing Date: 16 October 2025**

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

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These values are:
**Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion**

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution