Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology (Industrial/Organisational Psychology) The Department of Psychology invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team. Main Objectives All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement, recognising differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or university levels. In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning, research and community engagement, and contribute towards the institution's governance. This professor's leadership contribution should be evidenced at the departmental, faculty, and institutional levels. The Requirements Lecturer: At least a Masters degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology/Industrial Psychology is required. Candidates willing to register for a PhD or who have made significant progress towards completing a PhD may also be considered. Registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA would be an advantage. Some teaching experience is required. Must be acquainted with online/ blended teaching, testing and marking or be willing to immediately acquire these skills once on the job through workshop attendance or other developmental opportunities. Ability to teach and interest in any of the following areas is required: Psychological Assessment, General Industrial / Organisational Psychology. The ability to use a range of psychological assessment tools would be an added advantage. The ability to supervise postgraduate students as a research supervisor at Hons, Masters and PhD levels as per qualification will be required once in the job. Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Some evidence of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal). Senior Lecturer: A PhD in Industrial and Organisational Psychology/Industrial Psychology. Candidates who can provide evidence of having submitted their PhD for examination may also be considered. Registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA would be an advantage. Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required. Teaching experience and interest in any of the following areas are required: Psychological Assessment, General Industrial / Organisational Psychology Research supervision of at least Masters degrees to completion is required. Emerging national profile in the discipline (Good to satisfactory research track record). Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal). Associate Professor: A PhD in Industrial and Organisational Psychology/Industrial Psychology. Registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA would be an advantage. Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Masters and PhD levels, is required. Teaching experience and interest in any of the following areas are required: Psychological Assessment, General Industrial / Organisational Psychology. Supervision of Masters degrees to completion is required. Supervising PhD degrees to completion is an advantage. National and emerging international profile in the discipline (Good to very good research track record). Proven track record in administration, management and leadership. Application Process It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and further particulars for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted. The following documents are required: A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: - Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs. Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address. A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements. Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified. Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za. Selection Process: The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date. Remuneration per annum (Grade L): Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R633,149.00 Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R826,949.00 Remuneration per annum (Grade SL): Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R783,243.00 Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00 Remuneration per annum (Grade AP): Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R936,120.00 Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,203,447.00 All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years . The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. Closing Date: 23 May 2025 This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible. If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies. Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission. These values are: Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Location: Eastern Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 5/12/2025