Professor of Educational Psychology

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement benefits

Health benefits

Sabbatical leave

Research facilities

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a forward-thinking institution in Centurion to recruit a Professor of Educational Psychology. The role leads research initiatives, mentors doctoral students, and advances learning sciences to improve educational outcomes across diverse contexts.

The successful candidate will drive interdisciplinary collaborations, secure external grants, and shape policy through evidence-based practice, while benefiting from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in Educational Psychology or closely related field.
• Outstanding scholarly record with peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong history of securing research funding.
• Extensive graduate teaching and mentoring experience.
• Leadership skills to foster collaborative research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish high-impact research in educational psychology.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in educational psychology and research methods.
• Supervise doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers.
• Seek and manage external research grants.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate research into interventions and policies.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Research Leadership

Graduate Teaching

Education

PhD in Educational Psychology

Job description

About the Role

Our client is inviting applications for the position of Professor of Educational Psychology based in Centurion . This prestigious role is designed for a distinguished scholar with a profound commitment to understanding and advancing the psychological principles that underpin effective teaching and learning. You will lead research initiatives, mentor doctoral students, and contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of the faculty. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the discourse on learning sciences and developing evidence-based practices that enhance educational outcomes across diverse contexts, working within a forward-thinking institution dedicated to academic excellence and societal impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish high-impact research in educational psychology , focusing on areas such as cognitive development, learning theories, and student motivation.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in educational psychology , curriculum design, and research methodologies.
• Supervise doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers, providing expert guidance and mentorship.
• Seek and manage external research grants to support ongoing scholarly activities and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate psychological research into practical educational interventions and policies.

Requirements

• A PhD in Educational Psychology or a closely related discipline.
• An outstanding record of scholarly achievement, including significant peer-reviewed publications and a strong history of securing research funding.
• Extensive experience in teaching and mentoring students at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated expertise in learning sciences , child development, assessment, or related fields.
• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to foster a collaborative and productive research environment.

Benefits

• A competitive professorial salary with excellent retirement and health benefits.
• Generous support for research activities, including grants, travel funds, and research assistants.
• Opportunities for sabbatical leave to pursue advanced research and scholarship.
• Access to state-of-the-ard research facilities and libraries.
• A collegial and stimulating academic atmosphere with ample opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.