Lecturer UFS (Job ID: 6182) – (1872)

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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