LECTURER (Department of Educational Psychology) Faculty of Education (Soweto Campus)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job description
- Teaching at undergraduate level in the areas of Neuro Developmental Learning Need and Education Studies
- Teaching on post-graduate level in the field of ethical professional practice
- Research supervision of postgraduate students in the field of Educational Psychology
- Participation in the department’s community engagement work in schools and clinical supervision of the Honours and Masters Educational Psychology students
- Administration related to teaching, supervision, research and community engagement
- Development of modules within technology assisted teaching, learning and assessment practices.
Minimum requirements
- Masters in Educational Psychology
- Registered as Educational Psychologist with the HPCSA
- Practical experience of psychological and career assessment
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
- Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside stakeholders.
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Enthusiasm and passion for initial teacher education and Educational Psychology
- Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning as well as electronic assessment techniques (using e.g. Blackboard).
- Knowledge of at least one African language
- Teaching experience, preferably at a higher education institution
- Registered for DEd or PhD.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
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