Eastern Cape: Senior Lecturer: Psychology

March 2, 2026 Jobs in Eastern Cape

Job Description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Contribute to faculty academic department learning & research. Financial Planning & Budgeting. Organisational Unit Staff Management. Teaching execution. Post Graduate Research Supervision. Research Execution. Teaching & Learning Integrated Community Engagement. International Academic & Research Program Collaboration. Academic Programme Coordination. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A relevant Doctoral Degree. At least 3 years experience in higher education. Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in the area of Psychology. A record of accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer. Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters/Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer. ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES: Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning Evidence of successful external fundraising for research Evidence of supporting early career academics Recognition in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating) Evidence of networking and collaboration beyond one institution in research and/or teaching Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research. COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES: Business Acumen. Change Leadership. Critical Thinking. Academic Programme and Quality Management. Academic Standards Formulation & Compliance. Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration. Research & Innovation. Research Support. REMUNERATION A competitive executive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered. ENQUIRIES:

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