Senior Lecturer/Lecturer(Educational Psychology)
Listing reference: ukzn_000468
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 22 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally.
The School of Applied Human Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Job description
- This appointment will be a 20% Fractional appointment for Three Years, with the staff member retaining their current appointment at their home institution but being jointly appointed by UKZN.
- The staff member will be expected to provide leadership in the design and development of the Educational Psychology curriculum for the Masters in Educational Psychology programme.
- The incumbent will also be requested to facilitate seminars, engage in case supervision, as well as supervise masters and doctoral students.
- The staff member will be expected to travel to and work at UKZN during the period of appointment, as needed or in discussion with the Academic Leader/Dean.
The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Psychology.
Minimum requirements
Senior Lecturer:
- PhD degree in Psychology or a related field.
- A professional Masters degree in Educational Psychology.
- Three (3) years of working experience in either Teaching, Lecturing, Research, or Industry (in the relevant field or discipline).
- Evidence of 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 an Educational Psychologist, with 3 years’ experience post-registration.
Lecturer:
- A PhD degree in the relevant discipline OR Master’s degree in the relevant discipline, with evidence of submission of PhD for examination.
- A professional Masters degree in Educational Psychology.
- Experience in teaching and/or tutoring in a relevant field at tertiary level.
- Evidence of presentations at national or international conferences.
- Current research activity as evidenced by publication(s) in quality scientific journals.
- Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Educational Psychologist, with at least 1-2 years’ experience post-registration.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za
Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
