Senior Lecturer (College of Business & Economics: Department of Industrial Psychology & People Management)
Position Summary
Introduction
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”.
Job description
“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.
The incumbent will be expected to:
- Lecturing in Human Resource Management related modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Developing a research pipeline and undertaking proven research in the overarching study fields of Human Resource Management.
- Developing and maintaining professional and industry partnerships.
- Participating in supervision of Postgraduate students at Honours, Masters, and Doctoral levels.
- Assisting in academic administration and leadership.
- Participate in departmental and college-level committees.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Doctoral degree in Human Resource Management or its associated specialised fields.
- Between four- and eight-years' working experience in the Higher Education environment.
- Excellent teaching skills and knowledgeable in the field of Human Resource Management.
- Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g. teaching evaluation or relevant portfolio.
- A burgeoning research track record, with publications in reputable journals and conference proceedings.
- Well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills.
- Proven supervision experience at Honours and Masters’ level (completed students).
- Knowledge of the online learning environment and able to use and lecture on an online learner management system e.g., Blackboard & Moodle.
- Excellent written and verbal communication 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.
- Knowledge of the online learning environment
- Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment
- Supervision experience at Doctoral level (completed students)
- Evidence of visibility within the academic community
- Affiliated and registered with the South African Board for People Practices
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.
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.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
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.
