Job Description

Title of Position
Lecturer in Industrial Psychology (Extended Curriculum Programme) - internal only
Post Number
M366
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
7/11/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, 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 will be appointed in the Department of Industrial Psychology, and as part of the Extended Curriculum Programme, will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate levels in Industrial Psychology, in both face-to-face contact mode and online/blended learning environment
• Conduct research and publish in the field of Industrial Psychology / Human Resource management
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in community engagement and outreach

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• Masters qualification or equivalent in the field of Industrial Psychology / Human Resource Management / Management
• Demonstrated extensive experience (at least 5 years) in facilitating learning in Commerce within the ECP

Added advantages:

• Registration with the SABPP
• Postgraduate research supervision experience in the field of Industrial Psychology / Human Resource Management

Key competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• 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

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 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