SENIOR LECTURER (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY)

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

University of KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology for the Pietermaritzburg Campus. The appointee will contribute to teaching and research within Psychology, develop undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, and supervise postgraduate students.

Applicants should be able to teach generic Psychology modules and Educational Psychology Assessment, and assist in Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology curriculum development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or a related field is required.
• A professional Masters in Educational Psychology is required.
• At least 3 years of working and relevant experience in teaching, research, or industry.
• Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality journals.
• Track record of supervising postgraduate students (Masters/PhD).
• Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants as PI or team member.
• Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as an Educational Psychologist (3+ years post-registration).

Responsibilities

• Teach within psychology and Educational Psychology modules.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development.
• Supervise postgraduate students (Masters and/or PhD).
• Contribute to Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology curriculum development.

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

Professional Masters in Educational Psychology

3+ years relevant experience in teaching/research/industry

Sustained research publication record

Postgraduate supervision experience

Ability to secure research funding

Registration with Health Professions Council as Educational Psychologist (3+ years post-registration)

Job description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

SENIOR LECTURER (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY)

DISCIPLINE OF PSYCHOLOGY

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africaand in the top

500 Universities globally. The School of Social Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research within the discipline of Psychology. S/he will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development, and supervise postgraduate students. For the position of Senior Lecturer, in addition to the ability to teach in generic modules in psychology, it is recommended that the incumbent should be able to teach in Educational Psychology Assessment. S/he will also be expected to offer support in the design and development of the curriculum for the Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology programme.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Psychology

• PhD degree in Psychology or a related field
• A professional Masters degree in Educational Psychology
• At least 3 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry
• Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
• A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD level as appropriate for the level.
• Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team.
• Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as an Educational Psychologist with at least three years’ experience post-registration

This appointment will be made in line with theUniversity Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

The School and the University reserve the right not to appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.

Enquiries and details about this post may be directed to theHead of Discipline, Professor Nicholas Munro: [e-mail]

Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 October 2026.

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