Professor / Associate Professor - Industrial Psychology and People Management (2 posts)

About the role

The University of Johannesburg is recruiting two full-time Professor / Associate Professor positions in the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management, within the School of Management, College of Business and Economics. The ideal candidate is a full Professor whose academic underpinning is Behavioural Science (Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology / Leadership), at undergraduate and postgraduate level, who promotes research in Human Resource Management and is globally recognised as a pioneer in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management and Leadership, with a visible academic footprint in Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and deliver engaging contact and distance lectures on Human Resource Management and Leadership modules, design assessments, grade accurately and give constructive feedback
• Carry out national and international research in Human Resource Management and Leadership, publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences; an NRF rating of C2 or better is strongly recommended
• Supervise Masters and Doctoral candidates successfully
• Act as an academic leader, contribute to faculty and institutional committees, and lead in discipline and professional associations
• Cultivate partnerships with industry partners for internships and research, and attract departmental and college-level funding and grants

Required profile

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Leadership, Organisational Behaviour or a closely related field
• At least 8 years of experience in higher education, including substantial senior academic experience
• Proven record of high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates
• NRF rating of C2 or better, evidence of keynote addresses at national conferences, membership of an international scholarly society or committee, and grant success are recommended
• Registered with the South African Board for People Practices or as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA

Required skills

• Excellent teaching competence and knowledge of Human Resource Management and/or Leadership at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Competence in online and blended learning, including a learning management system such as Blackboard or Moodle
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, collaboration, problem-solving and ethical practice