Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 positions) – Department of Industrial Psychology (Job ID: 6182) – (1872)
The University of the Free State (UFS) is a prestigious public university known for its commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and transformation. Within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, the Department of Industrial Psychology focuses on developing the next generation of scholars and practitioners in industrial psychology and human resource management, contributing significantly to the academic and practical understanding of workplace behavior and systems.
Job Overview:
- Job Title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor (2 positions)
- Company: University of the Free State – Department of Industrial Psychology
- Location: Bloemfontein Campus, Free State, South Africa
- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Closing Date: 17 July 2025
- Assumption of Duties: As soon as possible
Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management
Supervise Honours, Master’s, PhD students, and registered industrial psychology interns
Conduct and publish accredited, high-quality research aligned with faculty strategy
Perform academic administration (e.g., setting/marking exams, handling student queries)
Participate in curriculum development and departmental planning
Serve on academic committees and contribute to faculty governance
Develop partnerships with professional bodies, government, and industry
Drive engaged scholarship initiatives within the academic community
Qualifications (Inherent Requirements):
Depending on the level of appointment:
Lecturer:
PhD (NQF Level 10) in Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management or equivalent
Proven research experience (presentations and publications)
Evidence of manuscripts for potential publication
Senior Lecturer:
PhD (NQF Level 10) as above
Undergraduate/postgraduate teaching experience
Supervision of Master’s students (and interns, if registered)
Publications in accredited journals
Participation in national conferences and scholarly societies
NRF rating or potential for NRF rating
Associate Professor:
As above, plus supervision of PhD students and external examining
International/national recognition in the field
Peer-reviewed conference contributions and editorial board experience
NRF rating of C3 or demonstrable potential
Leadership in research and curriculum development
Professor:
All above, plus proven international research leadership
NRF rating of C1/C2 or potential for such rating
Experience as keynote speaker and senior academic examiner
Recognized reviewer or editorial contributor to international journals
Recommendations:
Membership with SABPP or HPCSA
PhD supervision experience
Experience presenting Industrial Psychology modules
Proficiency in MS Office
Evidence of research funding application and public engagement
Benefits:
Competitive salary (available upon request)
Fringe benefits: pension scheme, medical aid, housing allowance, group life insurance, service bonus, study benefits
Application Process:
Apply Online: UFS Vacancies Portal
Only online submissions will be considered. Max 8 attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Required Documents:
Detailed CV
Certified qualifications and proof of SAQA (if foreign)
ID/passport
Professional body registration proof (HPCSA/SABPP)
Proof of current or past employment (external applicants)
Enquiries:
📧 MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za | Recruit@ufs.ac.za
📞 051 401 9814 / 2979 / 9810 / 9813 / 9848
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