Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Higher Education, Research, Teaching and Learning (CHERTL) at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• The main objective of this job is to coordinate the CHERTL doctoral and master’s programmes and support academics in their roles as educators at the tertiary level.
• This support and development will be provided by i) teaching on formal courses intended to enhance teaching and learning (not only at Rhodes University but also across the entire higher education sector ii) providing consultancy on issues relating to teaching and learning and iii) supporting academics as they meet requirements related to the assurance and enhancement of quality (for example, by helping to interpret student feedback).
• In addition, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to developing the field of Higher Education Studies through their research and by providing supervision at doctoral (if appropriate) and master’s level. CHERTL academic staff are required to contribute to the academic project in the Faculty of Education, particularly regarding master's and doctoral education.
• Appointment at Senior Lecturer would require the incumbent to i) contribute to the leadership of the Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning; take responsibility for the coordination of the CHERTL doctoral and master’s programmes ii) contribute to formal CHERTL programmes in Higher Education Studies iii) advise on and contribute to teaching and learning policy development at an institutional level, iv) be able to comment on (and thus provide shape to) national level policy and initiatives and v) participate in national level initiatives related to doctoral and postgraduate education more broadly.

The Requirements

A PhD in Higher Education Studies or a cognate field with: 

• Experience in supervision at Master’s and PhD levels.
• Teaching experience at university level or experience in supporting and developing teaching at this level.
• Involvement in professional entities.
• Emerging national profile in Higher Education Studies or doctoral education. Track record of capacity building of academic staff.
• Track record of sound administration, management and/ or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Closing Date 26 September 2025