Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer – Educational Psychology

Karlstad University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking a Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology to teach and supervise postgraduate students. The role involves developing learning opportunities, conducting research, and participating in academic and programme management. Candidates must hold a PhD in Educational Psychology or Education and have a strong academic record with relevant teaching experience. This position promises a dynamic academic environment with a commitment to research and social impact projects.

Qualifications

• A relevant PhD in Educational Psychology/Education.
• An appropriate teaching qualification.
• Sound expertise in interpretive research.
• Good administrative and organizational skills.
• Recent publications in accredited journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Educational Psychology.
• Participate in the development and assessment of teaching.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Identify and apply for research funding.
• Participate in Social Impact projects.

Skills

Educational Psychology expertise

Teaching experience

Research and publication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

PhD in Educational Psychology/Education

Teaching qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: 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 different campuses.

Faculty of Education
Department of Educational Psychology

Kindly note that those who have previously applied for this position need not reapply.

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.

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.

Recommendations

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

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process

Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Employment equity and appointment policy

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application comprising a comprehensive 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.

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/Senior Lecturer: Educational Psychology

2026-02-27 23:59 (Africa/Johannesburg)
2026-02-27 22:59 (CET)