Senior Lecturer/Lecturer(Counselling Psychology)
Listing reference: ukzn_000431
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 20 June 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Applied Human Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The school has an active Psychology discipline with a strong research profile, and a large number of postgraduate students with vibrant postgraduate research programmes.
Job description
- The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research within the discipline of Psychology.
- She/he will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development, and supervise postgraduate students
The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Psychology
Minimum requirements
Senior Lecturer:
- PhD degree in Psychology or a related field.
- A professional Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
- Three (3) years working experience in either Teaching, Lecturing, Research or Industry (in the relevant field or discipline).
- Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level.
- A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level as appropriate for the level.
- Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team.
Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as a Counselling Psychologist, with 3 years’ experience post-registration.
Lecturer:
- A PhD degree in the relevant discipline OR Master’s degree in the relevant discipline, with evidence of significant progress in doctoral studies.
- A professional Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
- Experience in teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level.
- Evidence of presentations at national or international conferences.
- Current research activity as evidenced by publication(s) in quality scientific journals.
- Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as a Counselling Psychologist, with 1-2 years’ experience post-registration.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za
Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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