Job Description

Post Number
8033681 (0341)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Psychology
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
20/10/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences has a growing reputation as a leading educational provider for undergraduate and postgraduate professional Psychology programmes. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is seeking to permanently appoint a Senior Lecturer/ Lecture within the Department of Psychology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

Teaching and learning at the Undergraduate and Psychology Honours level. Teaching on either the professional Master's Clinical or Research Psychology programme (depending on registration) Research supervision of Psychology Honours and Master's level students. Research supervision of doctoral-level students, if in possession of a PhD. Clinical and/or psychometry supervision of Master's level students if senior psychologist status was achieved. Participation in research, curriculum development and staff development. Developing industry and academic partnerships. Participation in community engagement Responsible for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer

A PhD in Psychology. Master's degree in Clinical or Research Psychology. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical or Research Psychologist. Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Three years post-registration experience if the applicant holds an MA degree in Clinical or Research Psychology For Research Psychology - demonstrated knowledge of and experience in teaching and/or supervision of psychological assessments. Postgraduate research supervision experience (including 4th year BPsych research projects). A current record of peer-reviewed publications. Knowledge of and experience with teaching related to competencies at the Master's Clinical or Research Psychology level.

Minimum Requirements for Lecturer

A Master's degree in Clinical or Research Psychology Current registration with the HPCSA in the category Clinical or Research Psychology For Research Psychology - demonstrated knowledge of and experience in teaching and supervision of psychological assessment Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching. Evidence of postgraduate research supervision experience. Evidence of peer-reviewed publications.

Added Advantages

A PhD in Psychology or progressing towards a PhD (for Lecturer level) Three years post-registration experience if the applicant holds an MA degree in Clinical or Research Psychology (for Lecturer level) Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in teaching psychological assessment (for Clinical Psychology) Evidence of conducting adaptation research (for Research Psychology)

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.