University of Gafsa

Professor / Associate Professor (College of Business and Economics: School of Management: Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management) (Re-advert) (X2 POSTS) Advert reference: uj_002319 Advert status: Online Apply by: 3 May 2026 Position Summary 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: A full Professor with Behavioural Science (Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology / Leadership) as an academic underpinning, both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. The person must be able to carry out duties to promote research in Human Resource Management and to be globally recognised as pioneers in the field of Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management and Leadership and create a visible, unique, academic footprint especially in Africa. This ideal candidate must be a thought leader in their research niche, related to Human Resource Management. Responsibilities: The incumbent will be expected to be responsible for: Teaching and Learning: Delivering engaging and informative lectures [contact and distance] for undergraduate and postgraduate students on various Human Resource Management, Leadership modules, establishing recognised expertise and authority in the discipline. Designing and implementing comprehensive assessments providing accurate and timely grading and offering constructive feedback to support student development. Evidence of discipline-related external assessment and recognition as a leading expert in Human Resource Management or Leadership. Research: Engaging in extensive national/international research within the broad fields of Human Resource Management, Leadership contributing to the development of new knowledge and advancements in the discipline. Publishing frequently cited research results in scientific peer-reviewed journals. Presenting research results at national and international conferences and NRF rating (or rating based on an equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established Researcher (C2 or better) is strongly recommended. Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished Researcher in Human Resource Management, including an appropriately high number of peer citations. Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates. Leadership, Administration, Enhancement of Discipline: Recognised academic leader. Evidence of significant participation and contribution towards meeting institutional goals and objectives. Evidence of substantial contribution to faculty and institutional roles, committees, and initiatives. Evident leadership in discipline and/or professional associations. Evidence of community engagement. Active involvement in departmental and college-level committees, sharing expertise and contributing to the decision-making process. Professional Partnerships: Cultivating and nurturing professional relationships with industry partners to facilitate collaboration, internships, and research opportunities for students and the department. Engaging in community activities. Funding and Grants: Attract sources of funding and grants at a department and college level. Minimum requirements A relevant Doctoral degree (PhD) in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, or a closely related field. Minimum eight (8) years of working experience in the Higher Education environment, including substantial senior academic experience. Excellent teaching competence and extensive disciplinary knowledge in Human Resource Management and/or Leadership at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. A proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, evidenced through teaching evaluations, curriculum development, or a teaching portfolio. A sustained record of high-quality research output with national and international impact, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications in reputable DHET-accredited journals and scholarly citations. Demonstrated leadership in postgraduate teaching and supervision, including successful supervision to completion at Masters and Doctoral level. Competence in online and blended learning environments, with the ability to teach using a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle). Recommendations: Evidence of national/international reputation as an established and distinguished Researcher/Creative Practitioner, including an appropriately high number of peer citations and Field-Weighted Citation Impact. Evidence of a considerable record of successful supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates. NRF rating (or rating based on an equivalent peer review mechanism) as an established Researcher (C2 or better) is strongly recommended. Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels. Evidence of attraction of funds and recipient of grants. Knowledge of the online learning environment. Previous exposure to management of portfolios within a higher education environment. Evidence of visibility within the academic community. Affiliated and registered with the South African Board for People Practices / Registration with the HPCSA as Industrial Psychologist. Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good conflict management skills. Good leadership and collaborative skills. Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills. Leadership and navigation. Relationship management. Ethical practices. Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Calvin Mabaso (Head of Department) on Tel: (011) 559 4424 Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms. Antoinette Kanfer (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 2548

UTS has a bold vision to be a leading university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. Our cutting-edge facilities support excellence in teaching and research, and embody our commitment to sustainability, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, External Engagement and Partnerships, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) Industry Engagement will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of UTS's pan-university industry engagement agenda. This newly created role will lead the development of a more integrated, commercial and high-performing model for engagement across corporates, SMEs, start-ups, government, not-for-profits, professions and community partners. Positioning UTS as the #1 university for industry, the PVC will lead a multi-functional portfolio spanning Industry Partnerships Development, Partnerships Delivery, Industry Skills and Learning, and Entrepreneurship. Working at the intersection of academia and industry, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in increasing the volume, depth and quality of external engagement, strengthening revenue generation, enabling knowledge exchange, and enhancing outcomes for students, staff and partners. This senior role offers an outstanding opportunity for a credible and accomplished leader, from within or beyond higher education, with the capability to bridge academic and external environments. Candidates will bring strong strategic and commercial acumen, plus a track record of leading complex partnership, engagement, enterprise or innovation activity. They will also demonstrate the judgement, presence and interpersonal style to shape teams and build trust with academic colleagues whilst engaging effectively and delivering outcomes with external partners. To learn more about this unique opportunity, please contact our advising consultants Alun Parry, Julie Patterson and Andrew Ng at Boyden on +61 (2) 9225 7400 or andrew.ng@boyden.com. Closing date: 18 May 2026

Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Management (Ref. 260421011) The Department of Management and Marketing (MM) is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Business. According to the 2025 US News and World Report Global University Ranking, PolyU is ranked 58th in the Best Global Universities and 25th in the Best Universities for Economics and Business (7th in Asia). The University of Texas at Dallas ranks our faculty's research 38th in the world and 5th in Asia (as of March 2026). MM currently has around 60 full-time academic staff who are dedicated to providing cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills for our students in three key areas of business — Management, Marketing, and Management Information Systems. We offer a full range of programmes leading to the awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Bachelor of Business Administration. Our doctoral program has successfully placed our PhD students in elite institutions in Asia and Australia, including Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Renmin University, and Deakin University. The Management discipline of the Department invites applications for open-ranked faculty positions in the Organisational Behavior and Human Resources (OBHR) and Strategic Management areas. The faculty members in the Management discipline of MM regularly publish their research in top-tier journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, Journal of International Business Studies, and other premier outlets. Our research support includes a reduced teaching load in the first three years, generous start-up grant, and considerate administrative services for junior members. The department has a collegial environment. Currently the OBHR team includes Wu Liu, Michael Bond, Krishna Savani, Yi (Amy) Ou, Jia (Katrina) Lin, Jun (Melody) Zhang, Ren Li, Mannok Wong, Zhishuang (Olivia) Guan, Jingfeng Yin, and Kun Wang; the Strategic Management team includes Chinien Chung, Shuping Li, Xueyong Zhan, Robert Wright, Qi Zhu, Hangjun Cho, Junghyun Mah, and Qinyu (Ryan) Wang. Please visit the website at https://mm.polyu.edu.hk/ for more information about MM. Applicants are invited to contact Professor Wu Liu, Professor of Department of Management and Marketing by email at wu.liu@polyu.edu.hk or Professor Chinien Chung, Associate Dean and Chair Professor of Strategic and Organization Management by email at chinien.chung@polyu.edu.hk for further information about the post. The appointee will be required to (a) engage in top-level scholarly research in their areas of expertise; (b) supervise research students; (c) secure external competitive research grants; (d) teach at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels; and (e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates. Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in Management or a relevant discipline at the time of appointment or be close to receiving it; and (b) a focused research orientation and the potential or demonstrated ability to publish in high quality scholarly journals. Conditions of Service The compensation package, teaching loads, and research support are highly competitive. Initial appointment for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor / Professor levels. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. Application Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 18 May 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.