Professor of Human Capital Management x1
Job Details
- Position: Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor of Human Capital Management
- Job ID: 6450
- Institution: University of the Free State
- Faculty and Department: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
UFS Business School - Campus: University of the Free State
- Contract Type: Permanent Position
- Occupational Level: Middle Management
- Closing Date: 28 May 2026
- Starting Date: 01 August 2026
- Application Method: Applications must be submitted online through the official UFS vacancies website:
- UFS Careers Portal
Job Description
The UFS Business School is seeking an experienced academic and industry professional in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Human Resource Management (HRM) for appointment at:
- Senior Lecturer level,
- Associate Professor level, or
- Professor level.
The role involves:
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Supervising postgraduate research
- Conducting and publishing high-quality research
- Developing executive education and short learning programmes
- Participating in leadership and strategic academic activities
- Engaging with industry and consulting projects
The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening the Business School’s academic reputation, research output, industry engagement, and leadership in Human Capital Management.
Main Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
The successful candidate will:
- Lecture in:
- Human Capital Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Talent Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Labour Relations
- Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Develop high-quality teaching materials and learning resources
- Contribute to executive education programmes and micro-credentials
Postgraduate Supervision
- Supervise:
- PGDip students
- MBA students
- Master’s students
- PhD students
- Provide research mentorship and academic guidance
Research Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality research in HRM/HCM
- Publish in accredited national and international journals
- Participate in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research
- Present papers at scholarly conferences
- Apply for external research funding
For Professor level:
- Lead high-impact research projects
- Build international academic recognition
- Contribute to institutional research leadership
Programme and Industry Development
- Develop and present short-learning programmes (SLPs)
- Participate in curriculum enhancement
- Engage with industry stakeholders
- Provide consultancy services through the Business School
- Align teaching with modern workplace trends and digital transformation
Academic Administration
Responsibilities include:
- Setting and marking assessments
- Recording student marks
- Handling student queries and complaints
- Participating in academic committees
- Performing administrative duties allocated by the Director
Community and Leadership Engagement
- Participate in mentorship and training initiatives
- Build partnerships with industry
- Contribute to the strategic growth of the Business School
- Participate in national and international academic debates
Minimum Requirements
Senior Lecturer Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A PhD (NQF Level 10) in:
- Human Resource Management,
- Human Capital Management, or related field
- Teaching experience at university level
- Research publications in accredited journals
- Experience supervising Master’s students
- Conference presentation experience
- Evidence of scholarly recognition
- Industry experience as an HR practitioner
- Potential for NRF rating
Associate Professor Requirements
Applicants must additionally demonstrate:
- Experience as postgraduate external examiner
- Editorial board experience
- National research leadership
- NRF rating (C3 or equivalent) or eligibility
- Proven Master’s supervision experience
- Strong publication record
- Service in scholarly societies or research bodies
Professor Requirements
Applicants must additionally demonstrate:
- Significant research portfolio over the last 8 years
- International research recognition
- Experience supervising PhD students
- Editorial board membership of international journals
- Keynote conference speaking experience
- Ability to generate third-stream income/funding
- Strong public and industry engagement
- International academic collaboration
Recommended Additional Skills
The university prefers candidates with:
- 3–5+ years industry experience in HR/HCM
- Knowledge of labour legislation
- Experience integrating digital HR technologies
- Research data analysis skills using:
- IBM SPSS
- AMOS
- PLS
- Membership with professional bodies
- Higher education leadership experience
- International collaboration experience
Key Competencies
Strategic and Professional Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership ability
- Business acumen
- Adaptability
- Organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Technical and Academic Skills
- Strong MS Office skills
- Understanding of modern HRM trends
- Knowledge of blended and digital education
- Research and funding acquisition skills
- Curriculum development expertise
Interpersonal Skills
- Negotiation and influencing ability
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Networking and stakeholder engagement
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Detailed CV
- Certified qualification copies
- SAQA accreditation (for foreign qualifications)
- ID/passport copy
- Employment confirmation or recent payslip
- Any additional required supporting documents
Benefits
Subject to university conditions:
- Pension scheme
- Medical aid
- Housing allowance
- Group life insurance
- Leave benefits
- Study benefits
- Service bonus
Contact Information
For enquiries:
- Tel: 051 401 2558
- Email: ManzanaL@ufs.ac.za
- Email: Recruit@ufs.ac.za