Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer: Department of Educational Psychology at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in educational psychology and learning 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.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• A relevant Doctoral qualification;
• An appropriate teaching qualification;
• A strong academic record, including international collaborations;
• Evidence of a publications record in educational psychology (for appointment as Associate Professor), or at least some publications (for appointment as Senior Lecturer);
• Evidence of a supervision record at Master's and PhD levels (for appointment as Associate Professor), or postgraduate mentorship and supervision (for appointment as Senior Lecturer);
• Sound expertise in and experience of educational research, learning support, psychology of education and educational psychology;
• Thorough knowledge of educational changes, policy and context, as well as knowledge of the educational psychology context in South Africa;
• Relevant teaching and training experience at tertiary level;
• Computer literacy, with the ability to use various Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, online teaching platforms, etc.);
• Commitment to further research;
• The willingness and ability to attend and present papers at national and international conferences.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• NRF grading recommended at Associate Professor level.