Lecturer (Faculty of Education: Department of Educational Psychology)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
- Involvement in teaching and research in Educational Psychology as outlined above (contact, blended and online) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Playing a leading role in online teaching innovation.
- Supervision of student research at Honours, Master's and Doctoral level.
- Clinical supervision of the Honours and Masters Educational Psychology students.
- Involvement in national and international research projects.
- Procurement of funding for research.
- Involvement in core activities of the Department such as academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.
Minimum requirements
- An appropriate Masters degree in Educational Psychology. The candidate will be required to undertake a doctoral qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period after being appointed to the lecturer position.
- Registered as an Educational Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
- Practical professional work experience with inclusive education, psycho-educational assessment, career assessments, and educational psychological therapeutic interventions.
- At least 5 years teaching experience at school level and/or any related field in teacher education at the tertiary level
- Accredited research output in the fields of Educational Psychology and/or Inclusive Education
- A track record of exemplary teaching (online teaching recommended)
- A research footprint (presenting in local conferences/research forums)
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning.
- Adept at teaching and development of materials for professional practice and online education.
- A defined research trajectory in Educational Psychology (or related fields) that has resulted in good quality peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals
- Collaboration with leading scholars in Inclusive Education and Educational Psychology
- Teaching experience at school level and/or in the teacher education field at the tertiary level
- PhD/D.Ed degree in Educational Psychology
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
