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Requirements::

o PhD degree and Masters degree in Research Psychology.
o Experience in teaching research methods and statistical analysis at a tertiary level using SPSS, R and other software.
o Educational background, teaching and research interests in psychology disciplines allied with departmental foci.
o Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
o Proven research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports.
o Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Research Psychologist preferably for three years or more would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

Teaching of courses in quantitative methods, qualitative methods, and/or statistics at undergraduate and postgraduate level; teaching of courses in other disciplinary areas commensurate with experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level; contributions to course-level curriculum development and transformation; academic administration; supervision of postgraduate students; willingness to pursue an active programme of research and research publication; and willingness to participate in the intellectual and public life of the school and university.

Enquiries

ONLY: Prof Clare Harvey, email: clare.harvey@wits.ac.za

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Please include the following: o A letter of motivation, indicating which post you are applying for o A detailed CV with names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees o Certified copies of educational qualifications o South African ID and/or copy of passport if not a South African citizen.

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

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Closing Date : 01 December 2025

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