PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (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
Minimum Requirements for Both Levels:
Applicants should have:
- Current registration as a clinical psychologist with HPCSA
- A PhD in clinical psychology
- A sustained track record of successful supervision of Master's and PhD students in the last five (5) years.
- Clinical Psychology teaching experience
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Engage in clinical relief including supervision of intern clinical psychologists and supervision of Psychiatry registrars
- Valid driver’s license
Minimum Requirement for Associate Professor:
- Evidence of curriculum development
- Six (6) years in teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across medical and health sciences modules
- A minimum of eighteen (18) publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of research grants from external sources, participating in international research projects and collaborative initiatives
- Evidence of providing service in a leadership position/s (academic leader of discipline, programme coordinator)
Minimum Requirements for Professor:
- Evidence of curriculum development
- Nine (9) years in teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across medical and health sciences modules, with at least five (5) years in postgraduate teaching
- A minimum of thirty-one (31) publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
- Evidence of a sustained record of attracting and winning substantial research grants as PI (or Co-PI) from external sources
- Evidence of providing service in a leadership position/s (academic leader of discipline, programme coordinator)
- Evidence of academic citizenship through academic contributions such as delivery of keynote addresses, development of policy and research briefs, or development of practice guidelines that contribute to the professionalisation of psychology
- Evidence of successful and verifiable mentorship of emerging scholars/ researchers.
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 Mr NB Ngubo on 031 2607205 or ngubon1@ukzn.ac.za
The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 March 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.
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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