Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology

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**Overview** This role is for a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Kwazulu-Natal. The school has an active Psychology discipline characterized by a strong research profile and a significant number of postgraduate students involved in a vibrant research programme. The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Psychology. **What you will do** * Contribute to teaching and research within the discipline of psychology. * Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development. * Supervise postgraduate students. * Teach in generic modules in psychology. * Teach in psychological assessment, psychopathology, neuropsychology, and/or forensic psychology (recommended for this position). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A PhD degree in Psychology or a related discipline. * A professional Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. * At least 3 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry. * Evidence of a current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level. * A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level as appropriate for the level. * Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team. * Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist with at least three years’ experience post-registration. **Who should apply** An academic with a PhD in Psychology or a related discipline and a professional Masters degree in Clinical Psychology is sought. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience in teaching, research, or industry, combined with a sustained research publication record and a proven history of successfully supervising postgraduate students. They should also demonstrate the ability to apply for research grants. Furthermore, applicants must be registered with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist, with at least three years of post-registration experience. The role requires the capacity to teach both generic and specialized psychology modules, including areas like psychological assessment, psychopathology, neuropsychology, and/or forensic psychology. **Deadline** 23 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-lecturer-in-clinical-psychology-university-of-kwazulu-natal Source: myjobmag

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