Associate Professor in Research Psychology

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Associate Professor in Research Psychology

Listing reference: ukzn_000919 Listing status: Online Apply by: 18 September 2026 Position summary Industry: Education & Training Job category: University and Academy Location: Pietermaritzburg Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes Introduction COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY), SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS, (1 POST). Job description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and 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 Masters 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

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18th September 2026

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

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

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

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