Senior Lecturer: Educational Psychology

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Recruiter

Phaki Personnel

Job Ref

JHB000307/KM

Date posted

Monday, August 3, 2026

Location

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY

Job Purpose

To teach in the field of Educational Psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
To be able to develop and lead Educational Psychology as a niche area in the faculty.
To publish and lead research in the field of Educational Psychology.
To engage in the assessment of School-Based Learning and Training.
To contribute to Faculty administration at an undergraduate to a postgraduate level.
To supervise postgraduate students in the field of Educational Psychology.
To participate in community engagement.

POSITION INFO

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A relevant PhD degree in the field of Educational Psychology is required. An additional professional psychology qualification will be an added advantage. Qualification and experiences must reflect a sound knowledge of the field of Educational Psychology. Experience (5-10 years) in the teaching of teaching Educational Psychology at a university level. A proven record of: Experience in supervising M&D students to completion. Research productivity in and around the field of Educational Psychology. A sound disciplinary, and content knowledge in Educational Psychology. RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate teaching, learning, research and engagement in the field of Educational Psychology from an undergraduate to a postgraduate level. A sound knowledge of assessment and evaluation. Be able to lead curriculum development in the field of Educational Psychology as a niche area. Sound understanding and use of technology in teaching and learning. Conduct and develop scholarly work with an increasing focus on Africanization and decolonization in the field of Educational Psychology. Ability to adapt teaching and curriculum development to accommodate a diversity of experiences and contexts. Be able to manage and lead Educational Psychology research and supervision in Postgraduate Programs.