Professor/Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: Department of Industrial Psychology & People Management) needed at University of Johannesburg

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Job title : Professor/Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: Department of Industrial Psychology & People Management)

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : April 04, 2025

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Duties:

The incumbent will be expected to be responsible for:

  • Teaching and learning: Delivering engaging and informative lectures [contact and distance] for undergraduate and postgraduate students on various Human Resource Management modules, establishing recognised expertise and authority in the discipline. Designing and implementing comprehensive assessments providing accurate and timely grading and offering constructive feedback to support student development. Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in Human Resource Management.
  • Research: Engaging in extensive national/international research within the broad fields of Human Resource Management, contributing to the development of new knowledge and advancements in the discipline. Publishing frequently cited research results in scientific peer reviewed journals. Presenting research results at national and international conferences and NRF rating (or rating based on an equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established researcher (C2 or better) is strongly recommended. Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished researcher in Human Resource Management, including an appropriately high number of peer citations. Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of M and D candidates.
  • Leadership, Administration, Enhancement of Discipline: Recognised academic leader. Evidence of significant participation and contribution towards meeting institutional goals and objectives. Evidence of substantial contribution to faculty and institutional roles, committees, and initiatives. Evident leadership in discipline and/or professional associations. Evidence of community engagement. Active involvement in departmental and college-level committees, sharing expertise and contributing to the decision-making process.
  • Professional Partnerships: Cultivating and nurturing professional relationships with industry partners to facilitate collaboration, internships, and research opportunities for students and the department. Engaging in community activities.
  • Funding and Grants: Attract sources of funding and grants at a department and college level.

Minimum requirements

  • A relevant Doctoral degree in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or its associated specialised fields.
  • Minimum eight years’ of working experience in the Higher Education environment.
  • Excellent teaching skills and extensive knowledge in the field of Human Resource Management.
  • Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g., teaching evaluations or relevant portfolio.
  • A proven record of excellence, with publications in reputable DHET accredited journals and conference proceedings.
  • Proven track record of graduated Masters and Doctoral students.
  • Knowledge of the online learning environment and ability to use and lecture on an online learner management system, e.g., Blackboard, Moodle.

Recommendations:

  • Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished researcher/creative practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations and Field-Weighted Citation Impact. 
  • Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of M and D candidates.
  • NRF rating (or rating based on an equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established researcher (C2 or better) is strongly recommended.
  • Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
  • Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
  • Evidence of attraction of funds and recipient of grants
  • Knowledge of the online learning environment
  • Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment
  • Evidence of visibility within the academic community
  • Affiliated and registered with the South African Board for People Practices / Registration with the HPCSA as Industrial Psychologist

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