Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management) (Job ID: 5856)This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5805. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.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.Contribute towards creating a strong African Sociology academic identity.Inherent Job requirements:Lecturer:A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management and registered with the HPCSA as an Industrial Psychologist or registered with the SABPP (permanent appointment).OR Relevant master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management and registered with the HPCSA as an Industrial Psychologist or registered with the SABPP (contract appointment: 5 years, during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management must be obtained to be converted into a permanent appointment).Registered Industrial Psychologist should show evidence of professional supervision of intern Industrial Psychologists.Proven experience in poster or oral presentation at conferences and publication of articles.Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.Senior Lecturer:A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management and registered with the HPCSA as an Industrial Psychologist or registered with the SABPP.Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.Proven experience supervising to completion of Master's, PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, Industrial Psychology interns.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.Recommendations:Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment.Evidence of professional supervision of intern industrial psychologists.Proven experience in presenting Industrial Psychology modules.Excellent research record, as demonstrated by the applicant's completed master's or PhD studies.Proficiency in computer skills, e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, AtlasTi, Nvivo and PLS.Good command of the English language.Key Competencies Required:Results oriented:- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.Strategic thinking:- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.Business Acumen:- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.- Proficient in using MS Office.Leading:- The ability to lead, take charge of the 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.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.Required Documents:A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).Assumption of duties: 01 October 2024.Closing date: 27 August 2024Salary: 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.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.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.
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