Professor / Associate Professor (College of Business and Economics: School of Management: Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management) (Re-advert) (X2 Posts) at University of Johannesburg

 Job Description:

• A full Professor with Behavioural Science (Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology / Leadership) as an academic underpinning, both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. The person must be able to carry out duties to promote research in Human Resource Management and to be globally recognised as pioneers in the field of Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management and Leadership and create a visible, unique, academic footprint especially in Africa. This ideal candidate must be a thought leader in their research niche, related to Human Resource Management.

Responsibilities:

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, Leadership 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 or Leadership.

 Research:

• Engaging in extensive national/international research within the broad fields of Human Resource Management, Leadership 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 Masters and Doctoral 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 (PhD) in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, or a closely related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of working experience in the Higher Education environment, including substantial senior academic experience.
• Excellent teaching competence and extensive disciplinary knowledge in Human Resource Management and/or Leadership at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.
• A proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, evidenced through teaching evaluations, curriculum development, or a teaching portfolio.
• A sustained record of high-quality research output with national and international impact, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications in reputable DHET-accredited journals and scholarly citations.
• Demonstrated leadership in postgraduate teaching and supervision, including successful supervision to completion at Masters and Doctoral level.
• Competence in online and blended learning environments, with the ability to teach using a learning 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 Masters and Doctoral 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.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Good leadership and collaborative skills.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and navigation.
• Relationship management.
• Ethical practices.

Deadline:3rd May,2026