Active Vacancies at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement recognizing differences in executing these responsibilities within academic departments and faculties. 
• Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University level and contribute to their profession.

The Requirements

• At least a PhD in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, or related qualification with at least 10 years of teaching experience or 10 years of professional experience in a health or medicines-related field.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• Considerable experience teaching Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy courses.
• Research supervision of Masters and preferably PhD candidates, to completion.
• Track record of research publications and the ability to attract funding.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles with a willingness to assume a leadership role in the faculty, if required.

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Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement, recognizing differences in the execution of these responsibilities within academic 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 contribute (s) to their profession.

The Requirements

Senior Lecturer

• PhD degree in Pharmacology or a related field is preferred. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Pharmacology or a related field with significant progress toward a PhD will be considered. Progress implies intended submission within the next 12 months. PLUS Experience: Usually 7 to 10 years of teaching experience. OR 7 to 10 years of professional experience in a health or medicines-related field
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist or with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa.
• Teaching experience in Pharmacology at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels using appropriate teaching, learning support, assessment methods, and technologies is required.
• Experience in teaching in the following disciplinary areas: Clinical Pharmacy, Pathophysiology, and Pathology will be an advantage.
• Experience in teaching other relevant and related areas of Pharmacology will be an advantage.
• Good research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees is required.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be formal or informal).
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.

Associate Professor

• PhD degree in Pharmacology or related biomedical field. PLUS Experience: Usually 7 to 10 years of teaching experience. OR 7 to 10 years of professional experience in a health or medicines-related field.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist or with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa.
• Teaching experience in Pharmacology at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels using appropriate teaching, learning support, assessment methods and technologies is required.
• Experience in teaching in the following disciplinary areas: Clinical Pharmacy, Pathophysiology, and Pathology will be an advantage.
• Experience in teaching other relevant and related areas of Pharmacology will be an advantage.
• Good research supervision of at least Masters’ and PhD degrees required. Participating in collaborative research projects would be an advantage.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be formal or informal).
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline based on research outputs and ability to secure research funding.

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Senior Lecturer:

• At least a PhD in Entomology or 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 Masters’ degrees required to completion.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publication and evidence of attracting funding
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Associate Professor:

• At least a PhD in Entomology or 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 Masters and preferably PhD degrees to completion.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publication and evidence of attracting funding
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Professor:

• At least a PhD in Entomology or 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 Masters and preferably PhD degrees to completion.
• International profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publication and evidence of attracting funding