SENIOR LECTURER - DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Market related - South Africa
University of Zululand
Applications are invited from suitably qualified interested parties to fill the position indicated above. The candidate will be expected to teach at undergraduate and post graduate levels of study in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: Psychology and to undertake research in the relevant field. The candidate will assist with undergraduate and post graduate research and will also assist with some administrative duties as well as community work. The incumbent will report to the Head of Department of Psychology. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Possession of a doctoral degree (PhD) in Psychology. Minimum 2 years' teaching experience at a Higher Education institution plus three (3) years of provision of psychological services in a clinical setting post registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the HPCSA. Either: Competence in communicating knowledge and facilitating teaching and learning in a lecture, seminar, tutorial and/or practical or laboratory environment; in assessment practices; potential to engage in curriculum design and development, and a demonstrated ability to undertake research; or A thorough understanding of fundamental research methodology and competence in facilitating research tutorials/seminars and practical sessions; and/or undertaking research projects, production of research reports and conduction of tutorials and/or practical sessions. Ability or potential to supervise research and develop research capacity. Demonstrated ability to undertake administrative responsibilities at departmental or institutional levels. Ability and willingness to participate in community engagement projects. Sound interpersonal skills. Competence in respect of service at the level of Lecturer or Researcher, demonstrating that the applicant is being recognised by the academic community for producing sound scholarship in either the teaching or research categories. Ability to teach well at different academic levels, commensurate with the nature of the post to which the applicant was previously appointed. An interest in and engagement with the theory of teaching and learning, participation in teaching development programmes, and management of academic programmes. Ongoing research activity and dissemination of research findings, including a reasonable record of publications in accredited and/or internationally recognised research journals, commensurate with the applicant's discipline and the nature of the post to which the applicant was previously appointed. Ability to supervise research of higher degree candidates and to develop research capacity. Service to the University either at departmental or institutional level. Ability to take on administrative responsibilities at departmental level. Academic and/or professional participation at national and/or international level. Community engagement activity. Sound interpersonal skills, including a commitment to collegiality and equal opportunity. A qualification in the assessment of learning at NQF Level 7/8, or an equivalent teaching qualification; alternatively, a qualification in postgraduate supervision at NQF Level 7/8, or an equivalent postgraduate supervision qualification. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION / ACCREDITATION Affiliation with the following society would be a necessity: Registered with the relevant professional body e.g. HPCSA as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. OTHER REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment methodology Knowledge of research methodology Knowledge of higher education environment Knowledge of computer programs, MS Office, Presentations, Moodle and ITS SKILLS Curriculum development Assessment Computer literacy Effective verbal and written communication skills Teamwork Facilitation and Presentation skills BEHAVIOURS Result orientation Teamwork Team Player Learning & knowledge sharing Professionalism Total Remuneration Package inclusive of Benefits (Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Group Life, Housing Allowance and Study Benefits).
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