PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Teaching and learning, research and community engagement in the field of Educational Psychology.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning - and supervision:

• Conduct teaching in the field of Educational Psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Initiation and development of subject material.
• National and institutional leadership in teaching and learning.
• Supervision of Honours, Masters’ and Doctoral students.

Research:

• Engage in publications and other research or creative work that are highly commended.
• Conducting of research via research projects.
• Involvement in professional activities related to Educational Psychology.

Community Engagement, Teaching Practice and Administrative/ Leadership Tasks:

• Engage in CE via appropriate projects – also linked to the CE activities of the Subject Group.
• Involvement in teaching practice of students.
• Engage in administrative tasks related to the position – and become involved in leadership positions over time.

In addition to the above:

SENIOR LECTURER

• Two accredited publications and one completed higher degree supervision.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ higher education teaching experience.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• Record of consistent accredited publications and higher degree supervision.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ higher education teaching experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE(S)

• Psychology 3 at undergraduate level (NQF level 6).
• An honour’s and/or master’s degree (NQF level 8/9) in Educational Psychology or Psychology of Education.
• Accreditation with SACE.
• Professional registration with the HPCSA.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ school teaching experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge and Skills):

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research outputs.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
• Involvement in the development of and have responsibility for curricula and programs of study (award courses),
• Effective time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.