Job Description

Job Title
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor (in Psychology) (Job ID: 6087)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Psychology
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Junior Management
Location
Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
10/4/2025
Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website:

https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

- Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:

Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity in the department. Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. Provide study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students. Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs. Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department

and faculty

Participate in and coordinate community engagement and service-learning initiatives. Recruit senior students for postgraduate study. Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

Master's degree in psychology on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Psychology MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist

(attach a copy).

Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities. Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. A good academic record

(attach).

Senior Lecturer

PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist

(attach a copy).

Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. Proven experience in the delivery of presentations of papers/posters at national and/or international scholarly conferences. A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and/or international accredited journals. Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master's levels. Demonstrated potential for obtaining and NRF rating. A good scholarly record.

Associate Professor

PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist

(attach a copy).

Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. Proven experience in the delivery of presentations at national and/or international conferences, as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed conference papers. Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. A proven record of publication in national and international accredited journals (at least 10 to 15 publications). Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master's and/or doctoral levels. An NRF C3 rating or equivalent. Recognised nationally as an established scholar.

Recommendations:

Competence in different research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods). Willingness to become involved in departmental and faculty activities.
Competencies

Key Competencies Required :

Results Orientated:

The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task. The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

o Strategic Thinking:

The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

o Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.

o Leading:

The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

o Building Coalitions:

The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Requested documents

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). Copies of all academic records (if required). A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals). Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required). A copy of your driver's license (if required). Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:

01 July 2025

Closing date:

10 April 2025

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact

051 401 9810

or email

MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za

or

Recruit@ufs.ac.za

. Additionally, kindly contact

051 401 9814

/

9813

/

2979

/

7659

/

9848

for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at :

EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.