Requirements

PhD degree in Educational Psychology or cognate field in Psychology

Masters degree in Educational Psychology.

Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Educational Psychologist preferably for three years or more

Educational background, teaching and research interests in educational psychology (e.g. psychotherapy, psychological assessment, psychopathology, community psychology)

Experience in teaching psychology at a tertiary level

Proven research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

This will be a permanent post subject to a three year probationary period.

Responsibilities

Teach courses relevant to the specialisation of educational psychology, research methods and/or psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level; contributions to course-level curriculum development and transformation; academic administration; supervision of postgraduate students; willingness to pursue an active programme of research and research publication; and willingness to participate in the intellectual and public life of the school and university.

Closing Date : 7 August 2026