Stellenbosch University
Psychology
Lecturer
(Ref. LSW16/105/0318)

Through its teaching, research and service delivery, the Department of Psychology at Stellenbosch University aims to contribute to the improvement of the psychological well-being of people in our region, country and continent. In order to achieve these objectives, the Department has committed itself to, inter alia, teaching of the highest standard, an impeccable research ethos and research output of international standing, teaching and research that take into account the psychosocial problems facing South Africa and Africa, a synergistic relationship amongst teaching, research and community service, an inclusive student population and the establishment of a staff corps that represents the finest quality experts in our field, as well as reflecting the demographic profile of our country.

Duties:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
• Postgraduate research supervision;
• Active participation in the Department’s research and publication programme;
• Community involvement;
• Administrative duties;
• Involvement in professional training activities in the Master’s programme in Clinical Psychology.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Psychology and registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist;
• A strong academic record;
• Appropriate communication skills;
• Proven aptitude and potential to conduct independent research in Psychology;
• Proven administrative skills.

Recommendations:

• A doctorate in Psychology;
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching;
• Expertise in cognitive behavioural therapy or a committment to develop expertise in this area;
• At least three years’ experience post-registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist.

The incumbent should have outstanding expertise and should be able to play a dynamic role in the realisation of the above objectives. Applicants are therefore requested to submit, apart from the prescribed application form and CV, a brief exposition of their specific expertise and how these enable them to fulfil the specific duties and job requirements of the position. An example of recent research should also be submitted.

Commencement of duties: 1 July 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 16 April 2018

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof. Awie Greeff on 021 808 3464, or on

az.ca.nus@gpa

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 23 Mar 08:29