Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer : Educational Psychology

Stellenbosch University; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed academic institution in Cape Town seeks a Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and supervising postgraduate students. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Educational Psychology and have a strong academic record with relevant teaching experience. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research and teaching in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant PhD and teaching qualification required.
• Strong academic record with international collaborations needed.
• Experience in research supervision and educational psychology.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Participate in teaching and learning development.
• Research and publish in areas of specialisation.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Educational Psychology

Computer Literacy

Education

PhD in Educational Psychology / Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job title : Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer : Educational Psychology

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : November 21, 2025

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Duties

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

Job Requirements

• A relevant PhD in Educational Psychology / Education.
• 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; learning support, 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.
• Postgraduate research supervision (completed).

Closing Date : 07 / 11 / 2025