Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and community engagement, recognizing differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University level and contribute to their profession.
• In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement and contribute towards the institution's governance. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

The Requirements

Lecturer

• At least a PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related field. Teaching, research and community engagement focus in quantitative ecology with experience in social ecological systems and ecosystem services. Experience in spatial analysis (GIS and remote sensing) will be an advantage.
• Tutoring, facilitation, or conference presentation experience required. Some teaching experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to teach in some of the following areas: quantitative ecology, social-ecological systems and ecosystem services
• Some research supervision of postgraduate degrees is an added advantage.
• Evidence of research publication.
• Some administrative experience albeit in informal contexts e.g., student or sports clubs, work experiences.

Senior Lecturer

• At least a PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related field. Teaching, research and community engagement focus in quantitative ecology with experience in social ecological systems and ecosystem services. Experience in spatial analysis (GIS and remote sensing) will be an advantage.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels required.
• Experience in teaching and research in quantitative ecology, including social- ecological systems and ecosystem services.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees to completion
• Emerging national profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research and community engagement.

Associate Professor

• At least a PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related field. Teaching, research and community engagement focus in quantitative ecology with experience in social ecological systems and ecosystem services. Experience in spatial analysis (GIS and remote sensing) will be an advantage.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels.
• Experience in teaching and research in quantitative ecology, including social- ecological systems and ecosystem services.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ and PhDs to completion.
• National and emerging international profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research and community engagement

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and the further particulars 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.