Duties:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Educational Psychology;
• Practical training in psychological assessment and educational psychology;
• Participating in the development and assessment of teaching and learning opportunities;
• Researching and publishing in areas of specialisation;
• Research 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.

Required Skills

• A relevant PhD
• An appropriate teaching qualification
• At least five years' relevant experience in teaching and training at tertiary level

Candidate Requirements

Job Requirements:

• An appropriate teaching qualification;
• A relevant PhD;
• A strong academic record;
• Proof of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as educational psychologist for at least three years;
• Expertise in and experience of educational psychological assessment (including psychometry, diagnosis and report writing);
• Thorough knowledge of educational and educational psychology changes, policy and context in South Africa;
• At least five years' relevant experience in teaching and training at tertiary level;
• Experience and knowledge of educational psychological practicum supervision;
• Computer literacy, with the ability to use various Microsoft programmes (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, online teaching platforms, etc.);
• A good research record;
• Good record of recent and relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals appropriate to the post level;
• Experience in postgraduate research supervision.

Recommendation:

• Good administrative and organisational skills.