Professor in Industrial Psychology - (2201) at University of Western Cape

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Industrial Psychology/HRM
• Conduct research and publish in Industrial Psychology/HRM
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic  leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Undertake community engagement and outreach

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in the field of Industrial Psychology/HRM or Organisational Psychology 
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of Industrial Psychology/HRM
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of Industrial Psychology/HRM
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision (including Masters and PhD studies)
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research
• Experience in generating research grants

Added Advantages:

• Registration as Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA
• Other professional registrations, such as SABPP and IPM
• Evidence of sustained national and/or international recognition as a leading researcher

Key competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

Closing Date

20/2/2026