Career Opportunities at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• To lead the lecture venue AV refurbishments and day to day operations.
• This requires an above average knowledge of AV and its use within a teaching and learning environment as well as technical aspects of a network of the same size and complexity as the Rhodes network.
• To change strategy, communicate strategy and manage the roll out of the strategy and refurbishments in central lecture venues, as well as participate proactively in discussions with Teaching & Learning, Lecture Venue Committee and Facilities Division. 

The Requirements

A relevant NQF level 6 plus approximately 6 years relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• At least three years in an IT or AV environment in a teaching and learning environment of similar complexity/scale to Rhodes
• At least two years supervising staff
• At least two years project management experience
• At least one year experience specifically in AV

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Main Objectives

• To ensure the provision of an effective and efficient management and administrative support in the Data Processing Unit. 

The Requirements

Grade 12 plus approximately 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Previous experience in a computerised administrative environment where it was a key job requirement to pay attention to detail and check his/her own work
• At least one years’ supervision experience and/or be in possession of an RU Supervision Certificate
• Previous experience in a service type environment where client service is key

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Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research), community engagement and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, 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.
• In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning, research, professional involvement in the field, and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the institution's governance. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor

PhD in Science Education is required

• Experience in teaching the following disciplinary areas: Science Education AND at least one other STEM Education discipline (preferably Information and Communication Technology/Educational Technology) is required.
• Extensive teaching experience at post-school level is required, and at school level, will be an advantage.
• Research supervision experience of Science Education Masters and PhD degrees (to completion) is required. Additionally, supervision of ICT in Education OR other Technology Education, Engineering Education, or Mathematics Education research would be an advantage.
• A national and emerging international profile in the field of Science Education is required. A focus on integrated STEM Education would be an advantage.
• A track record of appropriate administration, management, and/or leadership roles is required.

Senior Lecturer

A PhD in Science Education is required

• Experience in teaching in the following disciplinary areas: Science Education AND at least one other STEM Education discipline (preferably Information and Communication Technology/Educational Technology) is required.
• Teaching experience at the post-school level is required, and at the school level will be an advantage.
• Research supervision experience of at least Science Education Masters degrees (to completion) is required. Additionally, supervision of ICT in Education OR other Technology Education, Engineering Education, or Mathematics Education research would be an advantage.
• An emerging national profile in the field of Science Education is required. A focus on integrated STEM education would be an advantage.
• A track record of appropriate administration, management, and/or leadership roles is required