Job Description

Title of Position
Associate Lecturer in Industrial Psychology (2 posts) - internal only
Post Number
9101
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Industrial Psychology
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
29/9/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines, including Accounting, Economics, Finance, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development (ISD), Management and Entrepreneurship, Political Studies, School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Programme.
The Department of Industrial Psychology is building its teaching and research capacity in the teaching of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management related subjects. In addition to teaching those core sub-disciplines at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the Department also has to provide research supervision in these areas to postgraduate students. In terms of its vision to be a globally recognized leader in shaping the future of work through advanced Industrial Psychology and Human Resources research, education, and practice, the Department is keen to appoint a candidate with appropriate disciplinary skills and experience to cultivate exceptional Industrial Psychology and HR professionals who drive organisational success and societal well-being by generating, applying, and disseminating innovative knowledge and best practices.
The successful candidate for Associate Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Psychology will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at the undergraduate level in Industrial Psychology, in both face-to-face contact mode and online/blended learning environment;
• Conduct research and publish;
• Undertake Honours level research supervision;
• Participate in community engagement and outreach;
• Conduct academic administration.

Minimum Requirements

• Honours degree (NQF level 8) in the field of Industrial Psychology / Human Resource Management.

Added Advantages:

• Masters degree in the field of Industrial Psychology / Human Resource Management;
• At least one year of experience in tutoring, graduate lecturing assistance or other teaching support roles;
• Participation in at least one research activity, such as data collection, data analysis, literature review or co-authorship on a publication;
• Demonstrated competence in data analysis specialised software packages (e.g. SPSS);
• Registration as Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA.

Key competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Presentation and facilitation skills;
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills, including use of technology-enhanced learning;
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment;
• Student-centered approach;
• Planning and organising skills, including time management;
• Continuous professional development;
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.

N.B. Please provide clear information on Industrial Psychology tutoring / lecturing experience on your CV.
For further information (but not applications) about this position, please contact the Acting Chairperson of the Department of Industrial Psychology, Prof Marieta Du Plessis on mduplessis@uwc.ac.za
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and also include anything else that you feel may be pertinent to the selection panel. Please attach your covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756.
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

Skills Required