Active Jobs at Rhodes University

The Requirements

Lecturer

• A PhD in Political Studies or a closely related discipline. Candidates who provide evidence of their PhD thesis being under examination will be considered.
• Some teaching and/or teaching facilitation experience is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, assessment, and marking, or be willing to acquire these skills immediately upon assuming the role.
• The ability to teach in International Relations and its sub-fields, and to foreground Africa in teaching.
• Supervisory experience with postgraduate students is required.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Evidence of accredited published outputs would be an advantage.

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Political Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
• Experience in teaching in International Relations and its sub-fields, and an ability to foreground Africa in teaching.
• Relevant research supervision of at least a Master’s degree to completion is needed.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible publication record in peer-reviewed publications.

Associate Professor

• A PhD in Political Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in teaching in International Relations and its sub-fields, and an ability to foreground Africa in teaching.
• Relevant supervision of Master’s degrees to completion is required. Supervising PhD degrees to completion is an advantage.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline and substantial publication record in peer-reviewed publications.

Closing Date 25 February 2026

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Main Objectives

• To provide support and assistance for the transporting and collection of refuse for the University.
• Also attends to various tasks associated with the collection of refuse from kitchens, residences and campus grounds.

The Requirements

• Grade 10 or equivalent and as this is an entry level position, no experience is necessary.

Closing Date 17 February 2026