Professor/Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer 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, 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

Professor: 

At least a PhD in Entomology or a related field with a strong focus on Entomology

• Extensive teaching experience in Entomology at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Experience in teaching topics related to general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation,  pest management and entomological bio-control.  
• Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
• Research supervision of Master's and  PhD degrees to completion.
• International profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publications and evidence of attracting funding
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles

Associate Professor: 

At least a PhD in Entomology or a related field with a strong focus on Entomology.

• Considerable teaching experience in Entomology at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in teaching topics related to general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation,  pest management and entomological bio-control.  
• Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
• Research supervision of Master's and  PhD degrees to completion.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publications and evidence of attracting funding
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles

Senior Lecturer: 

At least a PhD in Entomology or a related field with a strong focus on Entomology.

• Teaching experience in Entomology at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
• Experience in teaching topics related to general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation,  pest management and entomological bio-control.  
• Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
• Research supervision of at least a Master’s degree is required for completion.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publications and evidence of attracting funding
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles