Senior Lecturer

10 hours ago

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa University of Kwazulu-Natal Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year

Listing reference: ukzn_000656

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and 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.

Job description

  • The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research within the discipline of Psychology.
  • The incumbent will be expected to offer support in the design and development of the Educational Psychology curriculum for the Masters in Educational Psychology programme.
  • The incumbent will also be requested to facilitate seminars, engage in case supervision, as well as supervise masters and doctoral students.

The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Psychology

Minimum requirements

  • PhD degree in Psychology or a related field.
  • A professional Masters degree in Educational Psychology.
  • Three (3) years of working experience in either Teaching, Lecturing, Research, or Industry (in the relevant field or discipline).
  • 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 3 years' experience post-registration.

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal ("the University") is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 "POPIA") submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University's recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

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.

  • Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.

  • Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.

  • The University is committed to Employment Equity.

  • The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.

  • Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful

  • Please familiarise yourself with the University's Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.

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