Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: . Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

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.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer:

OR

• A Master's degree on NQF Level 9 that is relevant to the field of Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management (contract appointment: 5 years, during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 relevant to the field of Industrial Psychology/ Human Resource Management must be obtained to be converted into a permanent appointment).

• Evidence of professional supervision of intern industrial psychologists (if registered as an Industrial Psychologist).
• Proven experience in poster or oral presentation at conferences and publication of articles.
• Excellent research record as demonstrated in the applicant's completed master's/PhD studies.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 that is relevant to the field of Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Industrial Psychologist OR registration with the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP).
• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of master's and 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.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master's students.
• 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 concerned with research at higher education levels.

Associate Professor:

• A PhD on NQF Level ten (10) that is relevant to the field of Industrial Psychology/ Human Resource Management.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Industrial Psychologist OR registration with the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP).
• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of master's and PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns.
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of Y1, Y2, or C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in accredited national and international journals.
• Proven service experience as an active member of a national or international scholarly society, committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

Recommendations:

• Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Evidence of professional supervision of intern industrial psychologists.
• Proven experience in presenting Industrial Psychology modules such as Research Methodology, Employee Wellness, and Labour Relations.
• Proficiency in computer skills, e.g., MS Word, excel, PowerPoint.
• Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS.
• Good command of the English language.

Competencies

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Certified copies (not older than six months) of all academic records.
• Certified copies (not older than six months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A certified copy (not older than six months) of your identity document (ID).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
• A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
• 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 deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Business Acumen:
• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• 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.

Assumption of duties:
03 January 2024

Closing date:
01 September 2023

Salary:
The salary scale 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.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9814 or email at or . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9813/ 9848 for assistance.

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.

Our Employment Equity Policy is available at :

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.

Additional Information

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