Associate Lecturer - PSYC123 Research Methods and Statistics (HE8)

Module Description:

This subject is a prerequisite for enrolment into second year psychology subjects.

Together with PSYC121 & PSYC122, it provides an introduction to the theories and practical skills characteristic of scientific psychology.

The course has two main components: research methods and statistics.

The methods component covers the scientific method, role of theories and hypotheses, research design, experimental comparisons, correlation and causation, reliability and validity, and ethical and cultural considerations.

The statistical component provides an introduction to statistical reasoning as well as to elementary statistical procedures including: descriptive statistics, graphical representation of data, sampling and the normal distribution, and the use and interpretation of statistical tests of association and mean comparison.

Job Requirement:

• A Ph.D or Master's Degree in related discipline from a reputable university
• At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level is preferred
• 5 years of relevant work experience will be an added advantage
• Applicant must be available to teach day classes or night classes or both day and night classes

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.