Professor/Associate Professor in Educational Psychology

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Professor/Associate Professor in Educational Psychology to join its Faculty of Education. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and supervision of postgraduate students, as well as participation in social impact projects. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Educational Psychology, a strong academic record, and relevant teaching experience. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to both the academic community and societal initiatives through research and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Relevant PhD in Education or Educational Psychology.
• Strong academic record, including international collaborations.
• Experience in teaching and supervision at the tertiary level.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Educational Psychology.
• Developing and assessing teaching and learning opportunities.
• Conducting research and publishing in specialized areas.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Supervision

Organisational Skills

Education

PhD in Education/Educational Psychology

Teaching Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Online Teaching Platforms

Job description

Professor/Associate Professor in Educational Psychology

Stellenbosch University is home to an academic community of some 28 000 students as well as just under 3 000 permanent staff members on five differ...

Faculty of Education
Department of Educational Psychology

Professor/Associate Professor in Educational Psychology
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. OPV03/121/0525

Duties:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Educational Psychology.
• Participating in the development and assessment of teaching and learning opportunities.
• Research and publication in areas of specialisation.
• Identifying and applying for research funding.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Participating in Social Impact projects and rendering appropriate services to Stellenbosch University and the teaching community.
• Performing academic and programme management functions.

Requirements:

• A relevant PhD in Education/Educational Psychology.
• An appropriate teaching qualification.
• A strong academic record, including international collaborations.
• NRF grading (Full Professor).
• Sound expertise and experience of interpretive research.
• Thorough knowledge of educational psychology, educational changes, policy and context.
• Relevant teaching and training experience at tertiary level.
• Computer literacy, with the ability to use various Microsoft programs (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, online teaching platforms).
• Commitment to further research and leadership.
• Attending and presenting papers at national and international conferences.
• Recent and relevant publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals.

Recommendations:

• Registration as an Educational Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Good administrative and organisational skills.

Commencement of duties:

01 October 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Melanie Moen on 021 808 2319, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process:Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising acomprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as, but not limited to: noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening, to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Job details

Title

Professor/Associate Professor in Educational Psychology

Published

2025-06-06

2025-06-27 23:59 (Africa/Johannesburg)
2025-06-27 23:59 (CET)