Job title : Senior Lecturer P000026 Job Location : North West, Potchefstroom Deadline : January 13, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching – Learning including postgraduate supervision: Effective teaching – learning practices in Positive Psychology.
Design, develop, evaluate and improve study guides and curricula as needed.
Demonstrate advanced lecturing and practical skills in Positive Psychology and Transdisciplinary Health Sciences.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive teaching – learning academic environment.
Research and innovation activity: Be responsible for the conceptualisation, planning, collection, outputs, ethics, integrity and research data management of projects Design and conduct research projects, write research reports and prepare applications for research funding.
Consult regularly with scientists and researchers from different disciplines on the design and analysis of studies.
Keep current with the latest statistical methods and research methodology to address study requirements.
Communicate research outcomes through publishing in accredited refereed journals and presenting at scientific conferences and to relevant audiences.
Develop, maintain and support fund applications and research databases.
Review case report forms for assigned studies to ensure data is collected appropriately to conduct the analysis defined in the protocol.
Leadership, management and service to the university: Can fulfil an active and dynamic leadership role in the development of Positive Psychology locally, nationally and internationally.
Develop and maintain strategic and productive research partnerships, connections and relationships with people, groups and organisations at local, national and international levels.
Build national and international research networks.
Provide service to the university by contributing to the achievement of its goals.
Administrative responsibilities in, or on behalf of, the NWU.
Social Responsiveness: Maintain involvement in community service through which Positive Psychology is applied.
Communicate appropriately and effectively to internal and external role-players.
Embrace engaged scholarship and professional expertise.
Execute activities by which discipline-based skills and knowledge are made relevant to the community.
Minimum requirements Master of Arts / Master of Science in Positive Psychology or related field (NQF level 9) Health Professional with statutory registration (HPCSA).
A proven track record of Positive Psychology-focused publications in accredited journals as first or co-author.
Experience in using various types of research methodologies.
Evidence of the ability to work across disciplinary boundaries.
Proof of training in health research ethics.
Experience in working in a diverse context with effective interpersonal skills ADDED ADVANTAGE & RECOMMENDATION: A PhD in Psychology or related field (NQF level 10).
Evidence of leadership of a research group.
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in teaching and learning at an academic institution with evidence of experience in teaching positive psychology.
Experience in the management and analysis of epidemiological or clinical data in the field of mental health Evidence of postgraduate student supervision in the field of mental health.
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