Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Industrial Sociology at Rhodes University

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).