Job Details
Job Description
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups and persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.
The Department of Secondary and Post-School Education 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), community engagement, and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, 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.
In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning, research, professional involvement in the field, 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.
Requirements
Associate Professor
A PhD in Education with considerable teaching experience in Initial Teacher Education and post-graduate programmes with: -
- Higher Education teaching experience in the following disciplinary areas: English Language Teaching and Academic Literacies/ Development.
- Research supervision experience of Master of Education students required, and of PhD students preferred.
- National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
- Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal)
- School teaching experience and the ability to speak more than one South African language will be advantages.
Senior Lecturer
A PhD in Education with teaching experience in Initial Teacher Education and post-graduate programmes with:-
- Higher Education teaching experience in the following disciplinary areas: English Language Teaching and Academic Literacies/ Development.
- Research supervision experience of at least Master of Education students required.
- Emerging national profile in the discipline.
- Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal)
- School teaching experience and the ability to speak more than one South African language will be advantages.
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, including 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.
- The level you are applying for
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
Associate Professor
Annual Basic: R 887 318
Annual Total Cost to Company: R 1 138 361
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 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. 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 poses a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated, and all staff will be required to be fully vaccinated.
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.
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 to achieve our vision and mission. These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion