Senior Lecturer/Lecturer In The Department Of Literary Studies In English at Rhodes University

Job Description

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (SL/L) in the Department of Literary Studies in English
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. 

The Department of Literary Studies in English invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Requirements

Lecturer:

Candidates are required to hold a PhD in English, Literary Studies, or a closely related discipline. Candidates who have evidence of their PhD having been submitted for examination may also be considered. Candidates should have an  ability to teach and interest in one or more of the following areas:

African literature, South African literature, Postcolonial Literature, Literary Theory, Postmodern literature.

A keenness to teach Academic writing will be an added advantage.

In addition, the following requirements are applicable:

• 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.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students as research supervision at Honours, Masters and PhD levels as per qualification will be required once in the job.
• Some evidence and experience of conducting research.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Senior Lecturer:

Candidates are required to hold a PhD in English, Literary Studies, or a closely related discipline, with teaching experience and interest in one or more of the following areas:

African literature, South African literature, Postcolonial Literature, Literary Theory, Postmodern literature.

A keenness to teach Academic writing will be an added advantage.
In addition, the following requirements are applicable:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and credible record of publication in peer-reviewed publications.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).