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In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria invites applications for the above vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordination of programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Supervise postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
• Supervise practical work in the MA (Counselling Psychology) programme, commensurate with the post level;
• Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department’s research profile;
• Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
• Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research.
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (LECTURER)

• A Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology;
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist for at least 3 years;
• Evidence of professional practice experience as a Counselling Psychologist;
• The equivalent of 2 years’ tertiary teaching experience, including block and/or temporary teaching; or relevant professional/industry experience;
• Evidence of research productivity (e.g., publications in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in peer-reviewed books; published conference papers, or equivalent recognised research outputs; significant progress in PhD studies).
  
  

• A doctoral degree (PhD) in Psychology;
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Counselling Psychologist for at least 3 years;
• Evidence of at least 4 years’ tertiary teaching or professional experience;
• Evidence of successful curriculum design and implementation;
• Demonstrated research output, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent;
• Experience in supervising postgraduate research;
• Conference presentations delivered;
• Administrative experience at tertiary level.
  
  

• A doctoral degree (PhD) in Psychology;
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Counselling Psychologist for at least 3 years;
• At least 7 years’ tertiary teaching or professional experience.
• Evidence of successful curriculum design, implementation and leadership.
• Demonstrated research output, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent;
• Experience in supervising postgraduate research;
• Conference presentations delivered;
• Administrative experience on Faculty level;
• Evidence of external examination of modules and postgraduate research.
  
  

• Ability to train student psychologists and supervise their practical work;
• Proven ability to lecture and supervise student psychologists in at least one of the following areas: psychodynamic psychotherapy, narrative psychotherapy, systemic therapeutic approaches, psychological assessment or African epistemologies;
• Ability to lecture in at least two, but preferably more, of the following areas at the undergraduate level: introductory psychology, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, psychological assessment, social psychology, developmental psychology, psychopathology, community psychology, critical psychology;
• Demonstrated research focus, aligned with departmental thematic areas.
  
  

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in lecturing at the Master’s level;

• Experience in lecturing or professional training at the Master’s level;
• Proven ability to lecture and supervise student psychologists on psychological assessment;
• A doctoral degree (for Lecturer level);
• NRF rating.
  
  

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.

• A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae;
• An application letter;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• A brief self-evaluation indicating how they meet the requirements of the position;
• A brief outline of completed and current research activities, as well as envisioned future research;
• Envisioned contribution to the Department;
• Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the candidate’s professional experience and academic (teaching and research) qualities.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: 2 October 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Vidisha Reddy, vidisha.reddy@up.ac.za, for application-related enquiries, and Prof Jarred Martin jarred.martin@up.ac.za, for enquiries relating to the post contents.

Please note: no applications will be received via these email addresses and candidates should apply on the Careers@UP portal as stated above.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.