Associate Professor/ Professor - Human Resource Management

Nelson Mandela University; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University invites applications for an Associate Professor/Professor in Human Resource Management to lecture HRM at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, lead postgraduate teaching, and conduct publishable research.

The role includes supervising masters and doctoral students, coordinating postgraduate programs, contributing to curriculum development, and providing academic leadership within the Department of Human Resource Management.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in HRM or Labour Relations with demonstrated research productivity.
• Proven track record supervising postgraduate students (MA, PhD).
• Strong publication record in accredited journals and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lecture HRM at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Lead postgraduate teaching in advanced HRM theories and OB.
• Conduct and publish research in HRM, strategic HRM and OB.
• Coordinate postgraduate programmes and supervision of MSc/PhD candidates.
• Provide academic administration and leadership within the department.
• Engage in community, professional, and industry initiatives in HRM.
• Collaborate with department and School on curriculum development.

Skills

Research supervision

Academic leadership

Teaching at undergraduate & postgrad

Education

Doctorate in HRM or Labour Relations

Job description

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 Provide postgrad supervision at Advanced diploma, master’s and Doctoral (PhD) levels. Engage in independent and collaborative research in Human Resource Management, strategic HRM, and Organisational Behaviour Co-ordinate postgraduate programmes Participate in academic leadership, departmental administration, committee work, and faculty governance as assigned by the Head of Department or Director of the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Lead and engage in meaningful community, professional, and industry engagement initiatives within the HRM domain. Collaborate with other members of the Department of Human Resource Management, as well as the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Provide academic administration and academic leadership

CORE COMPETENCIES

Facilitate learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels 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 Proven capability to successfully supervise Master’s and Doctoral candidates to completion.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to the Associate Professor, candidates must: Be in possession of a Doctorate degree (Human Resource Management or Labour Relations). Have 3 - 7 years’ experience in facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level A proven track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students (Honours, Master’s and Doctoral) Demonstrate a record of published journal articles in accredited journals Show evidence of presented research findings at conferences. Relevant business and/or consulting experience would be an added advantage In order to be considered for appointment to the Professor post, candidates must: Have a relevant Doctoral degree (Human Resource Management or Labour Relations) with two years working experience as an Associate Professor Have extensive experience in facilitating learning of adult and post-graduate learners A proven track record of: - Supervising Master’s and Doctoral students to completion - Leading research productivity in HRM, Organisational behaviour or Employment Relations Demonstrate a record of published journal articles in accredited journals and book chapters. Show evidence of presented research findings at conferences. Show evidence of a strong track record of successful research supervision and examination of postgraduate students, Relevant business and/or consulting experience would be an added advantage.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets.No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 09 October 2026.