CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• To facilitate learning, teaching and research with under- and post-graduate psychology students
• To contribute specifically within the area of Counselling and Clinical Psychology, both to student development and to the Department itself
• To process and administer all aspects in the area of Counselling and Clinical Psychology within the Department

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Leadership in the facilitation of academic development
2. Leadership in facilitating learning, including e-learning
3. Development, revision and evaluation of learning, teaching and support materials
4. Provision of teaching, mentoring and clinical supervision
5. Provision of research supervision at post-graduate and doctoral levels
6. Developing and managing individual and group research
7. Carry out departmental and faculty administrative and management duties
8. Involvement in community engagement

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Expert knowledge and grounding in Counselling and Clinical Psychology
2. Extensive experience in the facilitation of learning and teaching at under- and post-graduate levels
3. Sound IT knowledge and expertise in technology for blended learning
4. Clinical and research supervision of Honours, Masters and Doctoral students
5. Knowledge of program and curriculum development
6. Experience in preparation of publications for journals and/or the preparation of presentations/papers for national and international conferences

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate Professor                                                              

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Registration

Minimum of three years’ registration as a Counselling psychologist or as a Clinical Psychologist with the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa

Experience

3-7 years relevant work experience in facilitating learning at under- and post-graduate levels

Research and publications

Emerging national recognition for teaching scholarship

Track record of experience in research, development and supervision

Track record of publications in accredited national and international journals

Track record of presentations in national and international conferences

Sound experience in the broad academic discipline of Psychology

Professor

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Registration

Minimum of three years’ registration as a Counselling psychologist or as a Clinical Psychologist with the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa

Experience

4-7 years relevant work experience in facilitating learning at under- and post-graduate levels

Research and publications

Emerging national recognition for teaching scholarship

Track record of experience in research, development and supervision

Track record of publications in accredited national and international journals

Track record of presentations in national and international conferences

Sound experience in the broad academic discipline of Psychology

Disclaimer:

  No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (26 February  2021).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.

Important information:

Candidates are to provide a cover letter detailing their skills match to the post requirements, an updated CV, HPCSA registration, ID and Driver’s License and certified copies of qualifications.