Professor/Associate Professor (College of Business & Economics: Department of Industrial Psychology & People Management) (Re-advert)
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
The University of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Professor in the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management in the Human Resource Management Programme.
The Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management, situated in the College of Business and Economics, School of Management has a comprehensive offering at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, both in traditional university qualifications and professional development qualifications. Our comprehensive offering comprises of two main programmes: Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management (HRM). All our postgraduate programmes have a strong research component. Our aim is to develop outstanding People Professionals, up to the critical leadership task of making their organisations and people future fit as they move into a radically different future.
Job Description:
A full professor with behavioural science (Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology) as an academic underpinning, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The person must be able to carry out duties to promote research in human resource management and to be globally recognised as pioneers in the field of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Management and create a visible, unique, academic footprint especially in Africa. This ideal candidate must be a thought leader in their research niche, related to human resource management.
Duties:
The incumbent will be expected to be responsible for:
- Teaching and learning: Delivering engaging and informative lectures [contact and distance] for undergraduate and postgraduate students on various Human Resource Management modules, establishing recognised expertise and authority in the discipline. Designing and implementing comprehensive assessments providing accurate and timely grading and offering constructive feedback to support student development. Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in Human Resource Management.
- Research: Engaging in extensive national/international research within the broad fields of Human Resource Management, contributing to the development of new knowledge and advancements in the discipline. Publishing frequently cited research results in scientific peer-reviewed journals. Presenting research results at national and international conferences and NRF rating (or rating based on an equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established researcher (C2 or better) is strongly recommended. Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished researcher in Human Resource Management, including an appropriately high number of peer citations. Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of M and D candidates.
- Leadership, Administration, Enhancement of Discipline: Recognised academic leader. Evidence of significant participation and contribution towards meeting institutional goals and objectives. Evidence of substantial contribution to faculty and institutional roles, committees, and initiatives. Evident leadership in discipline and/or professional associations. Evidence of community engagement. Active involvement in departmental and college-level committees, sharing expertise and contributing to the decision-making process.
- Professional Partnerships: Cultivating and nurturing professional relationships with industry partners to facilitate collaboration, internships, and research opportunities for students and the department. Engaging in community activities.
- Funding and Grants: Attract sources of funding and grants at a department and college level.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Doctoral degree in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or its associated specialised fields.
- Minimum eight years of working experience in the Higher Education environment.
- Excellent teaching skills and extensive knowledge in the field of Human Resource Management.
- Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g., teaching evaluations or relevant portfolio.
- A proven record of excellence, with publications in reputable DHET accredited journals and conference proceedings.
- Proven track record of graduated Masters and Doctoral students.
- Knowledge of the online learning environment and ability to use and lecture on an online learner management system, e.g., Blackboard, Moodle.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good conflict management skills.
- Good leadership and collaborative skills
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Leadership and navigation
- Relationship management
- Ethical practices
- Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished researcher/creative practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations and Field-Weighted Citation Impact.
- Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of M and D candidates.
- NRF rating (or rating based on an equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established researcher (C2 or better) is strongly recommended.
- Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
- Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
- Evidence of attraction of funds and recipient of grants
- Knowledge of the online learning environment
- Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment
- Evidence of visibility within the academic community
- Affiliated and registered with the South African Board for People Practices / Registration with the HPCSA as Industrial Psychologist
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.
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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.
