Full-Time Educator_Durban Campus at The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)

Job Description

The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) is the leading independent provider of education in psychology, counselling and coaching, offering accredited undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

SACAP is looking for a full-time Educator to form part of the Academic team at SACAP Durban Campus. The Educator will be responsible for teaching five modules per term and building a community of practice with part-time educators, teaching modules within the Applied Psychology Faculty as part of the curriculum at SACAP.

Responsibilities:
The candidate will be required to perform various functions that would include:

• Teaching five modules per term
• Quality Assurance of the delivery of a portfolio of modules and their associated part-time educators by building a community of practice to support educators
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to assist Learning Designers and Curriculum Developers
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of campus culture amongst part-time educators.
• Be an active member of the Research and Ethics Committee

The role will report directly to the Head of Learning and Teaching: Physical Campuses.                                
Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum qualification of a Registered Counsellor with a HPCSA registration
• Master’s degree in Psychology with professional registration with the HPCSA will be an advantage
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in Higher Education, particularly within a blended-learning context
• Technologically savvy
• Strong academic writing skills
• Experience with curriculum development
• Exceptional organisational, management, and leadership skills
• Understanding of the higher education landscape in South Africa

Personal Attributes:

• A self-starter and motivator
• A practice change catalyst
• High energy and solution-focused
• Self-disciplined with outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communicator
• Strategic influencer
• Able to develop and empower others
• Manages stress well and has the ability to work under pressure
• An intrinsic sense of academic excellence
• Creative, flexible and energetic
• Commitment to the culture and values of SACAP