Job Description

Requirements for Lecturer:

o A PhD degree and Masters degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology. Applicants with significant progress towards a PhD may be considered
o Proven research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports.
o Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Industrial Psychologist preferably for three years or more
o Educational background, teaching and research interests in psychology disciplines allied with organisational/industrial foci (e.g. workplace wellness and counselling, psychological assessment)
o Ability to teach postgraduate statistics and research methods is an advantage.

Requirements for Senior Lecturer:

o A PhD degree and Masters degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology.
o Proven research ability as evidenced by a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports.
o NRF rating would be advantageous
o Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Industrial Psychologist preferably for three years or more
o Educational background, teaching and research interests in psychology disciplines allied with organisational/industrial foci (e.g. workplace wellness and counselling, psychological assessment)
o Ability to teach postgraduate statistics and research methods is an advantage.

This will be a permanent post subject to a three year probationary period.

Responsibilities:

Teach courses in organisational psychology, research methods and/or psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level; contributions to course-level curriculum development and transformation; academic administration; supervision of postgraduate students; willingness to pursue an active programme of research and research publication; and willingness to participate in the intellectual and public life of the school and university.

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To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

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Closing Date : 3 October 2025

Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.





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