Lecturer in Psychology (Sport Psychology Focus)
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria · Pretoria, Gauteng
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The incumbent will be expected to
- Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordination of modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Supervise postgraduate research commensurate with the post level;
- Supervise practical work in the relevant MA professional programmes;
- Provide professional services such as assessment, counselling/psychotherapy, and/or related performance support interventions at the UP Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute SEMLI as determined by the Head of Department;
- Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Department's research profile;
- Perform academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
- Participate in the Department's strategic initiatives including transdisciplinary work relating to teaching, research, and community engagement.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A Master's degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology;
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist for at least 3 years;
- The equivalent of two 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
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES
- Professional practice experience as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist;
- Proven experience in developing and delivering interventions in the field of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology;
- Proven 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, community psychology, critical psychology;
- Demonstrated research focus aligned with departmental thematic areas.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
- Experience in lecturing or professional training at the postgraduate MA level
- A doctoral degree