Job Description

Title of Position
Professor in Industrial Psychology
Post Number
8021846 / A638 (ITS: 0210)
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
23/9/2025
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 (including 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 UWC Department of Industrial Psychology forms part of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and in keeping with our vision, we are committed to be a globally recognised leader in shaping the future of work through advanced Industrial Psychology and Human Resources research, education, and practice, providing quality teaching to both our undergraduate and postgraduate students. An exciting opportunity exists at the Professorial level in this growing Department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Industrial Psychology/HRM
• Conduct research and publish in Industrial Psychology/HRM
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Undertake community engagement and outreach

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in the field of Industrial Psychology/HRM or Organisational Psychology
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of Industrial Psychology/HRM
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of Industrial Psychology/HRM
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision (including Masters and PhD studies)
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research
• Experience in generating research grants

Added Advantages:

• Registration as Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA
• Other professional registrations, such as SABPP and IPM
• Evidence of sustained national and/or international recognition as a leading researcher

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
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• 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), please contact the acting Departmental Chairperson of Industrial Psychology, Prof. Marieta du Plessis on Tel. (021) 959-3184/3175 or 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