Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Educational Psychology)

Listing reference: ukzn_000475
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 29 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
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. College of Humanities, Edgewood Campus
Job description

The School of Education is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The incumbent will co-ordinate and teach various modules at undergraduate and post-graduate levels in the field of Educational Psychology.  The incumbent may also be required to teach Inclusive Education modules at the undergraduate level.  S/he will also conduct and provide student research supervision at the postgraduate level. This position requires an academic who is willing to undertake further studies and research to contribute to the development of the Discipline. A successful candidate will also engage in curriculum development and assess undergraduate school-based teaching practice.

The incumbent will report to Academic Leader : Education Studies 

Minimum requirements

·       * PhD degree in Educational Psychology or relevant discipline 

·      *  Three (3) years 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 appropriate for the level

·       * Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team     

     Lecturer

    *  A PhD degree in Education Psychology or related discipline OR Master’s degree in Education Psychology or related discipline, with evidence of submission of PhD for examination.  

     *  Experience in teaching in a relevant field at tertiary institution.   

  *  Current research activity as evidenced by a publication in a peer-reviewed journal, book chapter and/or conference proceedings.

·    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

 Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Dr M. Kortjass, email: kortjassm@ukzn.ac.za

 

 

Benefits

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

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