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Senior Lecturer (Psychology – Registered Counsellor Category) Jobs in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at University of KwaZulu-Natal
Title: Senior Lecturer (Psychology – Registered Counsellor Category)
Company: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
SENIOR LECTURER (PSYCHOLOGY – REGISTERED COUNSELLOR CATEGORY)
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top
500 Universities globally. The School of Social Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The school has an active Psychology discipline with a strong research profile, and a large number of postgraduate students within a vibrant postgraduate research programme.
The incumbent will be required to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Psychology. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to be actively engaged in research and supervise student research projects at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. S/he will also be expected to contribute to other programmes and activities offered in the Discipline of Psychology.
The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Psychology
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Senior Lecturer
- PhD degree in Psychology or a related field.
- A professional Masters degree in Educational /Clinical /Counselling or Research Psychology.
- Three (3) years working experience in either Teaching, Lecturing, Research or Industry (in the relevant field or discipline).
- Evidenceof current and sustained researchpublication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level.
- A track recordof successful supervision of postgraduate studentsat Masters and/or PhD level as appropriate for the level.
- Demonstrated ability to applyfor research grants,either as the PrincipalInvestigator or as a member of a team.
- Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as a Registered Counsellor With at least 3 years of experience post-registration.
This appointment will bemade in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx
The School and the University reserve the right not to appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.
Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 September 2026.
Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.
All applicants are required to apply online on the Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
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