Lecturer

University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa is seeking a qualified Research Psychologist to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in research methods and statistics. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, a Master's in Research Psychology, and experience in teaching and research. Responsibilities include curriculum development, supervision of postgraduate students, and active participation in research activities. Applicants must demonstrate collaborative abilities and a track record in research publication.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching at tertiary level.
• Registration with HPCSA as Research Psychologist preferred.
• Experience with curriculum development and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Participate in research and academic administration.

Skills

Teaching research methods

Statistical analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Peer-reviewed publications

SPSS

R

Education

PhD in Research Psychology

Masters in Research Psychology

Job description

Brief Description

Requirements:

• PhD degree and Masters degree in Research Psychology.
• Experience in teaching research methods and statistical analysis at a tertiary level using SPSS, R and other software.
• Educational background, teaching and research interests in psychology disciplines allied with departmental foci.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Proven research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports.
• Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Research Psychologist preferably for three years or more would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Teaching of courses in quantitative methods, qualitative methods, and/or statistics at undergraduate and postgraduate level; teaching of courses in other disciplinary areas commensurate with experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level; contributions to course-level curriculum development and transformation; academic administration; supervision of postgraduate students; willingness to pursue an active programme of research and research publication; and willingness to participate in the intellectual and public life of the school and university.

Enquiries ONLY

Prof Clare Harvey, email: [e-mail]