Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The SCHOOL OF MEDICINE wishes to appoint an academic with relevant experience in clinical psychology who will be based in the newly integrated Discipline of Psychiatry and Behavioural Medicine. The candidate will be expected to develop and contribute to teaching, training and research as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The academic designation/salary grade of the successful incumbent will be determined during the selection process in line with the University Senate-approved criteria for academic promotions, which is available on the HR Website https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/
Minimum requirements
- Current registration as a clinical psychologist with HPCSA
- A Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology
- Three years’ experience in either teaching/lecturing/research or industry experience in Clinical Psychology or related field, at least two of which must be in teaching.
- A sustained track record of successful supervision of Honours and Master's or PhD students in the last three (3) years
- Prepared and submitted proposals and applications to external bodies for funding and accreditation purposes
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Valid driver’s license.
The post reports to the Head of Discipline. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Prof B Chiliza 031 260 4321 or Chilizab@ukzn.ac.za. A request for a job profile may be directed to Ms C Mbuli on mbulic@ukzn.ac.za.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 October 2026.
The University, however, reserves the right in exceptional circumstances to accept late applications or extend the above date to facilitate further searches.
All applicants are required to complete and submit the relevant application form: Academic, which is available by clicking the following link: https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/, when applying for this post.
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