CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To lecture Human Resource Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, lead postgraduate teaching in advanced HRM theories, strategic HRM, and Organisational Behaviour, conduct and publish research within the field of Human Resource Management; lead postgraduate research and curriculum development within the department. The primary focus of this post is focused on lecturing HRM at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, complemented by leadership in research, postgraduate supervision, and academic development.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide leadership in learning, teaching, and assessment processes in HRM and Organisational Studies.
• Facilitate teaching and learning of Human Resource Management, strategic HRM, and Organisational Behaviour.
• Engage in independent and collaborative research in Human Resource Management, strategic HRM, and Organisational Behaviour.
• Conduct and publish research in accredited journals.
• Supervise postgraduate students (Advanced diploma, master’s and doctoral).
• Co-ordinate postgraduate programmes.
• Provide academic administration and academic leadership.
• Collaborate with other members of the Department of Human Resource Management,as well as the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Facilitate learning and teaching of Human Resource Management, strategic HRM, and Organisational Behaviour at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Expert knowledge in the theory and application of relevant Human Resource Management disciplines.
• Evidence of contributions to the creation of knowledge, e.g. by extensive research and publishing in accredited journals.
• Supervise postgraduate students (master’s and doctoral).
• Co-ordinate postgraduate programmes.
• Provide academic administration and academic leadership.
• Evidence of a strong track record of successful research supervision of postgraduate students.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to the Professor post, candidates must:

• Have a relevant Doctoral degree with two years working experience as an Associate Professor.
• Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Have published journal articles in accredited journals.
• Have presented research findings at conferences.
• Have a track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students.
• Relevant business and/or consulting experience would be an added advantage.