Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About Our Company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH POSITION NUMBER: M000063 POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7/A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION NEED NOT REAPPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Functional operation in Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, Community Engagement and leadership in the School of Psychosocial Health.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching and learning, including higher degree supervision:
- Engaged teaching and learning on both under- and post graduate levels: Develop study material, facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.
- Research and innovation:
- Engaged research: Supervision of post graduate students; internal and external examination of post graduate research dissertations and/or theses; participation in the applicable research entity and publication of articles.
- Independent research and sharing of expertise with diverse communities of practice and enquiry.
- Social responsiveness and industry involvement:
- Maintain involvement in community service as a scholarly practice. Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.
- Academic leadership, management, and administration:
- Participate in faculty and school committees.
Minimum Requirements
SENIOR LECTURER:
- A Master's degree (NQF level 9) in Clinical Psychology.
- Registered as Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA.
- A minimum of 3 years research and innovation experience with stable publication record (at least 2 published articles) and supervision of at least 1 M student to completion/graduation.
- A minimum of 3 years generic Clinical Psychology practice experience direct practice and/or Clinical Psychology supervisory/ managerial.
RECOMMENDATION/ ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A minimum of 2 years teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
LECTURER:
- A Master's degree (NQF level 9) in Clinical Psychology.
- Registered as Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA.
- A minimum of 1 year generic Clinical Psychology practice experience direct practice and/or Clinical Psychology supervisory/ managerial.
RECOMMENDATION/ ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A minimum of 1 year teaching and learning experience in blended contact sessions with university students.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach in psychology.
- Excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft office, e-mails, power point, software for data analysis).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
- The ability to work well independently as well as in a team.
- Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Elmari Deacon, Tel: 018 299 1728
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 27 March 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
