CLINIC COORDINATOR/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

CLINIC COORDINATOR/ LECTURER 

VACANCY NO:  FSS/ PSY 3/ 2015

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: (i) teach Psychology courses; (ii) conduct research in his/ her area of expertise;  (iii) provide service to the community through the Psychology clinic; (iv) coordinate all clinic activities including: (i) staffing; (ii) case management (including records and archives); (iii) supervision of interns and practicum students; (iv) provide training to interns; (v) initiate, promote and participate in outreach activities; (vi) ensure that policies and procedures of the clinic are strictly adhered to by students, interns, and staff; (vii) provide counseling at the Clinic; (viii) collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and (ix) to carry-out any other duties and responsibilities as may be directed by the Head of Department.

Requirements:  The applicants   should have: (i) at least a Master’s Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology with supervised internship of at least one year from a recognized University or institution with accredited Psychology programs; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (e.g. Bachelor of Psychology, BA or BSc in Psychology) from a recognized institution with at least a 2(i) pass. Preference will be given to a single major in Psychology; (iii) must have conducted empirical research with a thesis as a component of the Master’s Degree; (iv) show evidence of engagement in research and service. (v) The following will be added advantages: a relevant PhD; experience in running a Psychology Clinic; a good record of research and publications in refereed and reputable journals and journal outlets; teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

Applicants should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position.  They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone and telefax numbers, and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts, samples of their publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees.  Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the vacancy number (ii) position applied for, and (iii) submit their references directly to the address stated below before the stipulated closing date.  Send your application to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana.  Tel. (267) 355 4894 Fax (267) 318 5099.  E-mail:  fssvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 137 at Block 240. 

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted