Associate Professor/Professor of Human Capital Management (Job ID: 6640)
- Location
- Bloemfontein, Free State
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Associate Professor or Professor of Human Capital Management at the University of the Free State. The position is situated within the Business School and involves a comprehensive range of academic duties, including teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, academic administration, community engagement, and fostering industry connections. **What you will do** * Provide supervision to postgraduate students (PGDip in Business Administration, MBA, and PhD). * Lecture in Human Capital Management (HCM), Talent Management, Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM), Organisational Behaviour, and/or Labour Relations and any related modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in interdisciplinary programmes. * Lead the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning material, resources, and activities for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including executive education programs and other related modules with articulation pathways, micro-credentials, and alignment to business and societal needs. * Conduct high-quality research in HRM and/or related disciplines. (Professors will lead high-impact, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research). * Create and present short-learning programmes (SLPs) in HRM and/or related disciplines (Associate Professor) or operations management and/or related disciplines (Professor). * Participate in the development and programme enhancement for formal and executive education programmes and perform the role of cluster leader. * Participate in Business School consulting services to outside parties. * Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, including typing, setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks, and handling of student complaints. * Serve as a member of various academic committees, cluster leader, and perform any other tasks allocated by the Director. * Be involved in community activities such as mentorship and the provision of training and short courses in the areas of specialisation. * Participate in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research projects and initiatives (Professors will lead and participate in these). * Engage with industry leaders and foster strong connections between the Business School and the business community, including providing consultancy work on behalf of the Business School. * Contribute to the Business School's strategic vision and leadership. * (Professor only) Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity. * (Professor only) Supervise to the completion of Master’s/MBA and PhD students. * (Professor only) Identify opportunities and apply for external research funding, whether as an individual or in collaboration with colleagues. * (Professor only) Contribute to the positioning of the Business School in the national and international milieu. * (Professor only) Champion the academic endeavour and ensure that this remains the focus of the institution. * (Professor only) Participate in the key debates related to the current and future functioning of the institution. **Requirements (from the original advert)** **For Associate Professor:** * PhD on NQF Level 10 in Human Resource Management/Human Capital Management or a closely related discipline. * Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. * Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students. * Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. * Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. * An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status or eligibility to apply within the next cycle. * Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students. * A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. * Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent. **For Professor:** * PhD on NQF Level 10 in Human Resource Management/Human Capital Management or a closely related discipline. * Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. * Experience as external examiner for master’s-degree and doctoral students. * A significant research portfolio demonstrated by a sustained research record in the last 8 years. * A research record of relevant publications in high-quality national and international accredited journals. * Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (for example, regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals). * An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status or eligibility to apply within the next cycle. * Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master’s-degree and preferably graduated doctoral students. * Proven expertise in practice experience in HRM or related disciplines. * Demonstrated ability for third-stream income generation. * Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. * Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research. * Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels. **Recommendations:** * A minimum of five (5) years of proven expertise and practical experience in the field of Human Resource or Human Capital or a closely related field. * A track record in international cooperation. * Strong knowledge of labour legislation, Human Capital practices, organisational behaviour, and ability to integrate digital transformation and modern HCM technology into curriculum to promote responsible, sustainable, and enterprising human resource management scholarship and practices in variety of organizations. * Ability to communicate research results to clientele groups. * A track record of engaging with the industry and must have been involved in securing funding. * Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS. * Member of a or registration at a professional body (attach proof). * Experience as a departmental leader/manager in a higher education environment. * Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals. * Relevant industry experience as an HR Practitioner. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates are highly qualified academics with a PhD (NQF Level 10) in Human Resource Management, Human Capital Management, or a closely related field. Applicants should possess a proven track record in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, alongside significant experience in conducting and publishing high-quality research in accredited journals and presenting at peer-reviewed conferences. Demonstrated experience in postgraduate student supervision (Master's for Associate Professor, Master's and preferably Doctoral for Professor) and an NRF rating (C3 or equivalent) or eligibility are essential. Candidates should be actively engaged with scholarly societies. For Professor-level roles, a sustained and significant research portfolio with international recognition, successful doctoral supervision, practical experience in HRM, ability to generate third-stream income, and experience in delivering keynote addresses are expected. Broader engagement with industry, strong analytical skills, and leadership experience in higher education are also highly recommended. **Deadline** 27th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/associate-professor-professor-of-human-capital-management-job-id-6640-university-of-the-free-state-1 Source: myjobmag
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