Lecturer: Industrial & Organisational Psychology

CORE PURPOSE OF JOBTo lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conduct and publish research within the discipline of Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations and Human Resources; supervise postgraduate students; and deal with administrative work. The primary focus of this post will be to lecture Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations and Human Resources. KEY PERFORMANCE AREASFacilitate teaching and learning of Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations and Human Resources within industry/corporate world or preferably within Academia,Conduct and publish research in accredited journals,Supervise postgraduate students (honours and masters),Co-ordinate postgraduate programmes,Provide academic administration,Work closely with the other members of the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychologyas well as the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources.CORE COMPETENCIES Knowledge of theory and application in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations and Human Resources,Ability to facilitate training within industry/corporate world or preferably learning at under- and postgraduate levels,Ability to plan, conduct, present and publish research,Ability to supervise postgraduate students,Ability to administer and co-ordinate modules involving large numbers of students.REQUIREMENTSIn order to be considered for appointment to the lecturing post, candidates must:Be in possession of a masters degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology.Be professionally registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Industrial Psychologist.Preferably have experience in facilitating training within industry/corporate world or lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Preferably have published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters.Preferably have presented research findings at conferences.Preferably have a track record of successful research supervision of postgraduate students. Disclaimer:No applicant would be accepted after the closing date (Friday 31 July 2020).Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.