Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Economic History
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
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Posted 13 April 2024 - Closing Date 06 May 2024

Job Details

Job Description

Rhodes University invites applications of suitably qualified candidates with experience in Financial Markets, Equity and Derivatives, Financial Regulation, and Monetary Economics to apply for this post at the level of Senior Lecturer.

Requirements
Senior Lecturer
At least a Ph.D. in Economics or equivalent, or, in exceptional circumstances, a Masters’ degree in Economics, or equivalent with progress made towards a Ph.D.
  • Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Teaching experience in Financial Markets, Equity and Derivatives, Financial Regulation, and Monetary Economics.
  • Research supervision of Masters required.
  • Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
Application process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the academic role profile and further particulars relating to this post for further requirements and to ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted. 

The following documents are required:
  • An online application form; 
  • A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications. This must include
    • Academic transcripts.
    • 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 letter of motivation of no more than 2 pages that tells us:
    • Your research trajectory.
    • Your teaching approach and experience.
Failure to submit such documentation will result in an application not being considered. Please examine the following documents:
No hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding submitting an application can be addressed to Lesleigh Titus on 046 603 8971.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration
 
Senior Lecturer
Annual Basic: R 742 411
Annual Total Cost to Company: R 958 719
 
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as 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. Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website.

 Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service.  The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023.  Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.

Closing Date: 6 May 2024
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University’s recruitment and selection policies. 
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