Lecturer (Educational Psychology) job at Mountains of the Moon University

Job Purpose:

To provide quality teaching, undertake research, and community engagement to promote Educational Psychology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and update course materials, lesson plans, and syllabi in line with current approved curriculum.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and related learning activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Set, invigilate, mark, and assess coursework, tests, and examinations, and provide timely feedback.
• Guide, advise and mentor students on academic progress and performances.
• Conduct original research and publish scholarly work in reputable academic journals, books, or related platforms.
• Disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars.
• Supervise student projects, theses, dissertations, internships, fieldwork, and placements.
• Participate in community outreach, serve on committees, and support student outreach programmes.
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications:

a) Qualifications

1. PhD in Education (Educational Psychology) from a recognized awarding Institution, or being on PhD Track.
2. Master of Education (Educational Psychology) from a recognized awarding Institution.
3. Bachelor of Arts/Science with Education or Bachelor of Education Secondary, with a First Class or Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized awarding Institution.

b) Experience

1. Should have at least two (2) years of teaching or research experience in an Institution of Higher Learning.
2. Evidence of having published a scientific article in the last two (2) years, will be an added advantage.

c) Competences

1. Innovative teaching methods.
2. Digital Literacy

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
2. Highly adaptable and resilient
3. Teamwork and collaboration ethos

• Conflict prevention and resolution traits
• Accuracy and attention to detail

1. Integrity and accountability

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