Associate Lecturer Psyc325 History And Philosophy Of Psychology (he8)
Job Description
Module Description:
This subject introduces (1) the origins and development of major approaches in modern psychology, and (2) important conceptual issues in psychology. It discusses the types of critical analysis needed to evaluate the theories, methods, accounts and practices that we encounter in psychology, and applies these to various psychological problems. Topics include: the place of history and metatheory in the study of psychology; science, mind and knowledge in the classical and medieval world, and in the early scientific era; rationalist and empiricist accounts of mind and knowledge; the legacy of empiricism and reactions to it; the 19th century, evolution, the beginning of empirical and experimental psychology; the development of the orthodox view of science and its influence on psychology; behaviourism; debates on science, its growth and status; contemporary psychologies from constructivism to cognitivism, functionalism and the computational model; realism.
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
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Job IdJD1633672
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Part Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationClementi, S00, SG, Singapore
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