Lecturer: HR Analytics: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) (College of Business and Economics: Department of Industrial Psychology & People Management)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
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The Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management (IPPM) is located within the School of Management, College of Business and Economics, at the University of Johannesburg. The Department offers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management, and related people management fields, with a strong focus on Organisational Behaviour, Employee Wellbeing, and Effective People Practices.
IPPM is committed to high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning that prepares graduates for diverse professional roles in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Consulting, and Research. Programmes are structured across coherent career pathways, spanning Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral qualifications. A distinctive strength of the Department is its focus on Human Resource Measurement and Analytics, reflecting recent shifts toward data-driven, evidence-based people management. Teaching and research in this area engage with contemporary trends such as people analytics, workforce planning, predictive modelling, AI-enabled HR decision-making, HR dashboards, and the ethical governance of employee data. Students are equipped with analytical, statistical, and interpretive skills to measure human capital outcomes, evaluate HR interventions, and inform strategic decision-making.
Research excellence underpins this focus, with work spanning leadership, organisational justice, reward and performance, and advanced human capital analytics relevant to African and global contexts. The Department also participates in the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), supporting academic development, transformation, and succession planning.
Responsibilities:
In line with the Department of Higher Education and training's New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)1, the College of Business and Economics at the University of Johannesburg is seeking to make a permanent appointment of a Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, qualified, and ambitious aspirant academic to contribute to and expand the faculty’s current teaching and research interests/specialisations in HR Analytics.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the Department’s academic and research projects, with a particular focus on Human Resource Measurement and Analytics. This includes teaching and curriculum development in undergraduate and postgraduate modules related to HR analytics, people analytics, workforce planning, and evidence-based people management. The appointee should demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing data-driven HR practice and to contributing to the transformation of the South African organisational and skills landscape through high-quality, socially responsive education.
In particular, the incumbent will be expected to:
- Obtain a PhD in the required field, if not already held.
- Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Prepare and conduct practical sessions for the students.
- Prepare and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
- Assist with developing course material for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation including the use of online tools.
- Be actively involved in core activities of the department such as teaching, research, academic administration, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.
- Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific and / or academic journals and deliver papers at national and international conferences.
- Actively conduct research.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Obtain research funding from external funding bodies, national and international funding agencies, and industry.
- Advance the discipline of Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology through industrial work, community engagement and active participation in voluntary associations (e.g. SABPP, HPCSA);
- Actively involved in all Departmental academic and administrative activities/duties (e.g. SABPP, HPCSA accreditation preparations, participation in official meetings and gatherings).
- Drive the Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 objectives of the University of Johannesburg.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology (HR Analytics as a Specialisation) with a 70% average pass mark or a Doctorate/PhD in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology.
- Must have teaching experience.
- Evidence of community and / or industrial involvement would be beneficial.
- Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
- Sound communication skills in English.
Recommendations:
- A PhD in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or PhD candidate.
- Teaching experience.
- A track record of post-graduate research supervision and publications.
- Research track record in HR Analytics.
- Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to perform research, teaching, and administration simultaneously.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
- A team player with a passion for student training and research.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to apply analytical and quantitative skills to human resource, people management, and organisational challenges.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to self-manage own research group.
- Strong interpersonal relationships as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Evidence of professional development.
- Evidence of relevant research capacity.
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof. Calvin Mabasa (Head of Department) on Tel (011) 559
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Antoinette Kanfer (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.