Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Grade AP/SL)

Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry 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, and make some contribution to their profession.

In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

The Requirements

Associate Professor

• At least a PhD in Chemistry.
• Considerable teaching experience in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience teaching topics related to coordination chemistry, crystallography/solid-state chemistry, inorganic spectroscopy, group theory, organometallics, and catalysis.
• Track record in Master’s and Doctoral supervision to completion.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publications in inorganic chemistry/crystallography/organometallics, and catalysis in attracting research funding.
• Track record of administration, management, and leadership roles.

• At least a PhD in Chemistry.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
• Experience teaching topics related to coordination chemistry, crystallography/solid-state chemistry, inorganic spectroscopy, group theory, organometallics, and catalysis.
• Research supervision of at least a Master’s degree is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publications in inorganic chemistry/crystallography/organometallics, and catalysis in attracting research funding.
• Track record of administration, management, and leadership roles.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and further particulars document 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 outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements. 

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system.  Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to [email protected].

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2025.
• 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 AP):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                          R936 120

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):             R1 203 447

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. 

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are: 
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion


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.