19 Oct
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Pretoria
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor's vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management in the Industrial Psychology programme.
Duties:
The incumbent will be expected to:
- Teaching and learning: Delivering engaging and informative lectures on various Human Resource Management modules, catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Designing assessments and grading student work accurately and promptly.
- Research: Engaging in extensive research within the broad fields of Human Resource Management, contributing to the development of new knowledge and advancements in the discipline.
- Research Pipeline: Establishing and maintaining a steady research pipeline to ensure consistent and impactful contributions to the academic community.
- Professional Partnerships: Cultivating and nurturing professional relationships with industry partners to facilitate collaboration, internships, and research opportunities for students and the department.
- Student Supervision: Providing guidance and supervision to Postgraduate students at Honours and Masters levels, fostering their academic and research growth.
- Academic Administration:
Assisting in academic administrative tasks and contributing to the efficient functioning of the department.
- Committee Participation: Active involvement in departmental and college-level committees, sharing expertise and contributing to the decision-making process.
- Leadership Support: Contributing to academic leadership initiatives within the department.
- A relevant Master's degree in Human Resource Management / Employment Relations / Industrial Psychology (or the equivalent thereof).
- Lecturing experience in either Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology and related subjects at a reputable higher education institution.
- Knowledge of the online learning environment and ability to use and lecture on an online learner management system,
e.g., Moodle.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well-developed quantitative and qualitative methodology skills
- Good time management skills.
- Good planning and organising skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good listening skills.
- Good conflict management skills.
- Self-driven and a lifelong learner.
- Good leadership and collaborative skills
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Team player
- Ethical practices
Recommendations:
- Currently enrolled/completing a PhD in Human Resource Management (or the equivalent thereof).
- Professional registration with the South African Board for People Practices is advantageous.
- Able to lecture online.
- Knowledge of the online learning environment
- Evidence of visibility within the academic community
- Supervised research projects of postgraduate students successfully at Honours and Masters levels
- Articulate in quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills.
- Engagement in and a record of DHET accredited research publications and presentations at conferences.
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Calvin Mabaso on Tel: (011) 559 4425
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mrs Antoinette Kanfer (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2548
▶️ Lecturer Business Gauteng
🖊️ UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
📍 Pretoria