Research Associate Professor

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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY)

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africaand in the top

500 Universities globally. The School of Social Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The school has an active Psychology discipline with a strong research profile, and a large number of postgraduate students within a vibrant postgraduate research programme.

The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research within the discipline of psychology. S/he will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development and supervise postgraduate students. For the position of Associate Professor, in addition to the ability to teach in generic modules in psychology, it is recommended that the incumbent should be able to teach in one or more of the following: research methods (mixed methods, qualitative, and/or quantitative), research ethics, monitoring, and evaluation.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Psychology.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Professor:

• A PhD degree in Psychology or a related field
• A professional Master's degree in Research Psychology.
• At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry.
• Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level.
• Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants.
• A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level.
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University/Industry, which includes mentorship and coaching.
• Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as a Research Psychologist with at least three years’ experience post-registration.

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks, which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 September 2026

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.

All applicants are required to apply online on the Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php.

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