Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: Educational Psychology

Karlstad University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking a Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology to join its Faculty of Education. Responsibilities include teaching and research in Educational Psychology, supervising students, and securing research funding. The ideal candidate should have a PhD, teaching qualification, and solid experience in the field. The position is full-time, located in Stellenbosch, with applications due by November 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• A relevant PhD in Educational Psychology/Education.
• An appropriate teaching qualification.
• Strong academic record, including international collaborations.
• Experience in interpretive research.
• Knowledge of educational psychology and policies.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Commitment to further research and leadership.
• Recent publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Educational Psychology.
• Participate in the development and assessment of teaching opportunities.
• Research and publish in areas of specialisation.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Identify and apply for research funding.

Skills

Research in Educational Psychology

Teaching experience in Educational Psychology

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

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 differ...

Faculty of Education
Department of Educational Psychology

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: Educational Psychology
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. OPV03/262/1025

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]

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 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.

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

Published

2025-10-24

2025-11-07 23:59 (Africa/Johannesburg)
2025-11-07 22:59 (CET)

Closing on: 2025-11-21 (Africa/Johannesburg)