MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA.

In addition to the above:

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

• A PhD in Clinical Psychology (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience of teaching / learning university students on under- and post graduate levels.
• Proven publication record of at least one article per year in accredited scholarly journals.
• Evidence of supervising Master’s students to completion and involvement in a PhD study.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in direct Clinical Psychology practice, supervision, or managerial functions.

SENIOR LECTURER:

• A PhD in Clinical Psychology (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience of teaching / learning university students on under- and post graduate levels.
• At least two articles published in accredited scholarly journals.
• Evidence of supervising Master’s students to completion.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in direct Clinical Psychology practice, supervision, or managerial functions.

LECTURER:

• A master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in direct Clinical Psychology practice, supervision, or managerial functions

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR and SENIOR LECTURER:

• Membership of appropriate academic and professional networks/societies.

LECTURER:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience of teaching / learning university students on under- and post graduate levels.
• Involvement in research activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision

• Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and post graduate levels: Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.

Research and innovation

• Engaged research: Supervision of post graduate students; internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or theses; participation in the applicable research entity and publication of articles. Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.

Social responsiveness and industry involvement

• Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice. Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.

Academic leadership, management, and administration

• Participate in school committees.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in Social Work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, power point, software for data analysis).

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
• Professional work ethic.
• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Elmari Deacon on 018 299 1728

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE: 14 October 2026       

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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