Professor/Associate Professor in Educational Psychology

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.
• Postgraduate research supervision (completed).

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

Closing date: 

27 June 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Melanie Moen on 021 808 2319, or at [email protected] 

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 [email protected] 

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. 

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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. 

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