Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Education: Department of Educational Psychology) - Gauteng
University of Johannesburg
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor's vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”. Job Description: The Department of Educational Psychology is one of five departments in the Faculty of Education at UJ. The Department endeavours to fulfil the vision, mission and strategic objectives of UJ with a focus on preparing students to be leading practitioners within the fields of Life Orientation, Inclusive Education, Remedial Education and the professional field of Educational Psychology. The staff are committed to providing innovative and quality teaching and learning, and promoting contextually relevant research, thinking and practice. The department invites applications for the academic post of Associate Professor/ Professor in educational psychology. We seek an individual with excellent academic credentials in teaching and research, and who possesses attributes of adaptability and versatility in respect of the various programmes/courses, which the department offers. Responsibilities: Involvement in curriculum development and teaching in the department's programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels including DEd, Honours, Masters, ADE REM Ed, PGCE and BEd programs. Development of modules within technology assisted teaching, learning and assessment practices. Research supervision of Honours, Masters and Doctoral postgraduate students in the field of Educational Psychology. Lead research projects Procure funding for research Involvement in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, short-course development and marketing. Involvement in community engagement and continuous professional development. Minimum requirements for Professor Applicable PhD/DEd degree At least 6 years teaching experience at the tertiary level Experience in blended/online teaching Sustained accredited research output (in local and international journals and books/ book chapters) Experience in postgraduate supervision at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level Minimum requirements for Associate Professor Applicable PhD/DEd degree At least 4 years teaching experience at the tertiary level Experience in blended/online teaching Sustained accredited research output (in local and international journals and books/ book chapters) Experience in postgraduate supervision at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Excellent written and verbal English communications skills Good planning and organisational skills Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues An outstanding ability to use a range of technology-enhanced tools Well-developed scholarship of teaching and learning Adept at teaching and development of materials for blended an online education Recommendations: Experience in leading research and/or educational psychology development projects Experience in securing research funding Collaboration with leading scholars in the field of educational psychology Experience in the development and delivery of on-line and short learning programmes will be a strong recommendation Registered as an Educational Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Veronica Dwarika on Tel: (011) 559 5241 Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mrs Glaudina Croukamp (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3467
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