UFS Lecturer: Department of Psychology Vacancies 2023 In Bloemfontein, Free State

Job Title

Lecturer: Department of Psychology (Job ID 4950)

Organizational Unit

University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Psychology

Contract Type

Permanent

Occupational Level

Junior Management

Location

Bloemfontein Campus – Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

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:

• Master’s Degree on NQF level 9.
• 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:

• Registered for a doctoral degree.
• 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:

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

• Strategic thinking:

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

• Business acumen:

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

• Leading:

o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.o Ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions:

o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Required Documents

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of all academic records;
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• A certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID);
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable);
• A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible

Closing date:
22 December 2023

Salary:
The salary scale is available on request.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9813 or email at [email protected]a or [email protected] Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9814/ 9848 for assistance.

General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/ division.

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.