The incumbent's duties will include teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in educational psychology and educational support; and more.
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Education
Departement of Educational Psychology
Lecturer: Department of Educational Psychology
Ref. OPV03/258/0924
Candidates who have previously applied for this position need not reapply.
Duties:
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in educational psychology and educational support;
- Participating in the development and assessment of teaching and learning opportunities;
- Research and publication in areas of specialisation;
- Supervision of postgraduate students;
- Participating in social impact projects, and rendering appropriate services to the University and teaching community;
- Performing academic and programme management functions.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in education psychology;
- Registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as an educational psychologist;
- A strong academic record;
- Sound expertise in and experience of educational research, learning support and educational psychology;
- Thorough knowledge of educational changes, policy and context, as well as knowledge of the educational psychology context in South Africa;
- Computer literacy, with the ability to use various Microsoft programs (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, online teaching platforms, etc.);
- Commitment to further research.
Recommendations:
- Doctorate in education / educational psychology;
- Relevant teaching and training experience at tertiary level;
- Attending and presenting papers at national and international conferences;
- Recent and relevant publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
- Good administrative and organisational skills.
Commencement of duties: 01 January 2025
Closing date: 18 October 2024
Enquiries regarding this post: Dr K. Conradie: MEd (Educational Psychology), Programme Coordinator, Department of Educational Psychology, on 021 808 2037, or at karlienL@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
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