Associate Professor

University of Johannesburg; Carletonville; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university is seeking an Associate Professor in Behavioural Science to lead undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Business Management. The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral degree and proven experience in teaching and research. Responsibilities include supervising student research, publishing findings, and engaging in academic leadership to promote global department excellence. This role offers a chance to shape the future of education in a vibrant and cosmopolitan environment.

Qualifications

• Proven record of successful supervision of post-graduate students.
• Experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Substantial publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in Business Management.
• Supervise postgraduate student research.
• Forge and maintain external professional networks.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research publications

Leadership skills

Quantitative and qualitative methodology skills

Excellent English communication

Education

Doctoral degree (NFQ 10)

Job description

Advert reference: uj_002208 Advert status: Online Apply by: 15 February 2026

Position details

Industry: Education & Training  Job category: Education and Training  Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus  Contract: Permanent  Remuneration: Market Related  EE position: Open to all  Level: Management

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University. For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO”

Job Description:

An Associate Professor with Behavioural Science as an academic underpinning, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The person must be able to carry out duties to promote and lead undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to be globally recognised as pioneers in the field of Business Management and create a visible, unique, academic footprint, especially in Africa.

We are a team of self-directed, creative, dedicated professionals who keep pushing the frontiers of knowledge. If you have a passion for research and teaching Business Management, this department may be the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, and learners from our client organisations.
• Lecturing face-to-face and ONLINE in related modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Supervising postgraduate student research in various areas of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Management, steering research to enable economic and social upliftment to the greater good of the South African population.
• Conduct and publish your own research within a research focus area of your professional interest.
• Presenting research at national and international conferences.
• Academic leadership in the coordination of the various qualifications in the Department.
• Participating in internal and external service rendering and social impact programmes and activities and interventions relating to leadership.
• Serving on internal department, school, college university committees.
• Engaging in activities that will promote global department excellence and stature.
• Forge and maintain external professional networks.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Doctoral degree (NFQ 10).
• Proven record of Teaching experience at undergraduate and post graduate level.
• Proven track record of successful post-graduate supervision of post-graduate students (Master’s and Doctoral) to completion.
• Proven track record of research publications in accredited peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Proven track record of Academic leadership.

Competencies and behavioural attributes

• Well-developed quantitative and qualitative methodology skills.
• Substantial published articles in accredited, peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervision of post-graduate research projects.
• Teaching in multidisciplinary industrial psychology.
• Good leadership and collaborative skills.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• An excellent ability to speak and write in English.

Recommendations

• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g., teaching evaluation or relevant portfolio.
• Innovative teaching techniques incorporating technology.
• NRF Rating would be an added advantage.
• Well-developed quantitative and/or qualitative methodology skills.
• Advanced knowledge in research methodology and statistical software.
• A growing / established research network.
• Evidence of successful fundraising (e.g. research grants) to support research activities.

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Herman Boikanyo (Head of Department) on Tel: [phone]

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Antoinette Kanfer (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: [phone]

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email [e-mail].

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Equal employment opportunity statement: In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.

As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.