Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Department of Psychology

The University of the Free State is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and assessing undergraduate and postgraduate modules, providing study guidance, and conducting high-level research.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the academic identity of the department
• Teaching and assessing undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology
• Providing study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students
• Conducting high-level research and sustaining quality research outputs
• Participating in community engagement and service-learning initiatives

Inherent Job Requirements

For a Lecturer position:

• A PhD in Psychology (for a permanent appointment) or a Master’s degree in Psychology (for a contract appointment)
• Three years of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist
• Previous teaching or facilitation experience at the tertiary level

For a Senior Lecturer position:

• A PhD in Psychology
• Three years of registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit the following documents:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of qualifications or official proof of qualifications obtained
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals)
• Confirmation of employment (for external applicants only)

Applications must be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll