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”.

• 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, Masters, and Doctoral 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 Doctoral degree in Human Resource Management or its associated specialised fields.
• Between four and eight years of working experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Excellent teaching skills and extensive knowledge in the field of Human Resource Management, with a developed teaching philosophy.
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g., teaching evaluations or relevant portfolio.
• A burgeoning research track record, with publications in reputable DHET accredited journals and conference proceedings.
• Well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills.
• Proven supervision experience at Honours and Masters levels (completed students).
• Proven supervision experience at a PhD level.
• Knowledge of the online learning environment and ability to use and lecture on an online learner management system, e.g., Blackboard.

• 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
• Experience of lecturing at a post-graduate level
• Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment
• Supervision experience at Doctoral level (completed students is advantageous)
• Evidence of visibility within the academic community
• Affiliated and registered with the South African Board for People Practices