Lecturer (Counselling Psychology) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordination of modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Supervise postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
• Supervise practical work in the MA (Counselling Psychology) programme, commensurate with the post level;
• Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department’s research profile;
• Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
• Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology;
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist;
• Ability to lecture student psychologists in at least one of the following modalities: psychodynamic psychotherapy, narrative therapy, person-centred therapy, and/or group therapy;
• Evidence of research productivity (e.g., conference presentations; publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent; significant progress in PhD studies).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Professional practice experience as a Counselling Psychologist;
• Ability to train student psychologists;
• Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas on undergraduate level: introductory psychology, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, psychological assessment, social psychology, developmental psychology, community psychology, critical psychology;
• Demonstrated research focus, preferably aligned with departmental thematic areas.  

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Registration with the HPCSA as a Counselling Psychologist for three years or more;
• Experience in lecturing on undergraduate level;
• Experience in lecturing or professional training at the postgraduate (MA) level;
• A doctoral degree.