Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer (Grade L/SL)

Department of Sociology and Industrial Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Industrial Sociology invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team. 

Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.

The Requirements

Lecturer

• A PhD in Sociology. Candidates who provide evidence of their PhD thesis being under examination will be considered.
• Some teaching experience is required. Should 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.
• Some experience in teaching Social Theory is required. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate ability and interest in Social Theory.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students is required.
• Some evidence and experience of conducting research.
• Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal) 

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Sociology.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required.
• Teaching experience in Social Theory is required.
• Experience of research supervision up to at least Masters’ degrees to completion is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible record of accredited, peer-reviewed publications.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile 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.

• Short-listing meeting TBC.
• 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

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R826 949

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R783 243

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R1 013 469

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: 7 March 2025

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. 

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Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion