Job Description

Job Title
Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 positions) - Department Industrial Psychology (Job ID: 6085)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Department Industrial Psychology
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Middle Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
10/4/2025
Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website:

https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

- Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:

Teach Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy. Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Masters, PhD students, and professional industrial psychology interns. Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration. Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects - this may include typing, setting, and marking all question papers and memorandums, recording marks and handling student complaints. Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department. Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations. Contribute to curriculum development within the faculty.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer

A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management. Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Proven experience in supervising to completion of master's students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns. Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (attach a copy). Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences. Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency

Associate Professor

A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management. Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Proven experience in supervising to completion of master's students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns. Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (attach a copy). Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students. Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal. Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status. A proven research record of relevant publications in high-quality accredited national and international journals.

Professor

A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management. Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Proven experience in supervising to completion of Master's, and preferably PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns. Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (attach a copy). Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (for example, regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals). A research record of relevant publications in high-quality national and international accredited journals. Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students. Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal. An NRF rating of C1 or C2 or equivalent status. Served as a member of a national or international scholarly society or committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

Recommendations:

Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment. Proven experience in supervising to completion of PhD students. Evidence of professional supervision of intern industrial psychologists. Proven experience in presenting Industrial Psychology modules such as Research Methodology, Employee Wellness and Labour Relations. Proficiency in computer skills, e.g., MS word, excel, PowerPoint. Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS. Good command of the English language. Evidence of application for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects. Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research.

Competencies

Required competencies:

Results oriented.

The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic thinking.

The ability to deal with several activities at a time. The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

o Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.

o Leading.

The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

o Building coalitions

The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). Copies of all academic records (if required). A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals). Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required). A copy of your driver's license (if required). Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible

Closing date:

10 April 2025

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9814 or email at MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9813/ 9848 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at :

EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.