Lecturer: Psychology at University of the Free State

Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
•     Provide study guidance and supervision to final year and postgraduate students.
•     Provide clinical supervision to students in the Applied Master’s Programme.
•     Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs.
•     Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity for the Department.
•     Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department and Faculty.
•     Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible.
•     Recruit senior students for postgraduate study.
•     Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•     A PhD in Psychology on NQF level 10 (for a permanent appointment)

or

•     Master’s degree in Psychology on NQF level 9 (contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD in Psychology on NQF level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position). 
•     Three (3) years registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.
•     Proven experience in the research supervision of postgraduate students
•     Proven experience in the delivery of 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.
•     Expertise within child, adolescent and adult assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions.

Recommendations:

•     Lecturing experience in Psychology at a tertiary institution.
•     A good scholarly record.
•     The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
•     Experience in statistical packages (SPSS/MPLus).

Competencies
Key Competencies required:

    Results orientated:

•     The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
•     The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

    Strategic thinking:

•     The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
•     The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

    Business acumen:

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

    Leading:

•     The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
•     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.