Current Vacancies at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), community engagement, and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, recognizing differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties.  Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University levels.

The Requirements

Senior Lecturer

A PhD in Education relevant to Educational Leadership and Management (ELM), and:

• At least three years of experience in Teacher Education
• At least two years of experience in schools
• Teaching experience in Education Studies (e.g. Psychology, Sociology or Philosophy of Education)
• Research supervision experience at PhD level
• Track record in administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Lecturer

A PhD in Education relevant to Educational Leadership and Management (ELM), and:

• Two years in teacher education.
• Two years of experience in schools.
• Tutoring and facilitation experience. Tutoring and facilitation experience in a Higher Education Institution or other teacher education institution would be an advantage.
• A research and teaching interest in Education Leadership and Management
• Research supervision, at least at the Master’s level required.

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Main Objectives

• Responsible for the supervision of staff cleaning all assigned areas within the University, falling under Housekeeping Services. This includes planning, leadership and co-ordination of cleaning services and staff within a particular residence Hall, to ensure an efficient and effective cleaning service to all residents or guests in the Hall.  Also submits and follows up on all maintenance requisitions, furnishings, general upkeep of the buildings falling within the assigned area, and any other reasonable requests from the Line Manager.

The Requirements

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

• Minimum of 3 years’ cleaning experience in an industrial environment where specific hygiene and cleaning practices were implemented
• Previous administration experience within a computerized environment
• Previous exposure, of not less than 6 months, of having worked with stock control and basic record keeping
• Previous experience in having drafted daily schedules and related electronic correspondence
• At least 2 years’ in a supervisory or team leader position OR be in possession of a 1-year Staff Supervision Certificate plus 1 years’ supervision experience (which doesn’t have to be obtained concurrently)

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Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, 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.

The Requirements

Lecturer:

• At least a Masters’ degree in Clinical Psychology, with a commitment to register and nearing completion of PhD within the probationary period. In addition, registration with the HPCSA as a clinical psychologist is required.
• Three years of practice experience registered as a clinical psychologist with the HPCSA, and case supervision experience is advantageous.
• 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 teach and interest in any of the following areas is required:
• Adult and/or child psychopathology, assessment and intervention
• Public Mental Health and or Professional Identity
• Multilingualism in teaching and case supervision is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students as research supervision at Hons, Masters and PhD level as per qualification will be required once in the job.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Psychology or cognate disciplines, and registration with the HPCSA as a clinical psychologist.
• Three years of practice experience registered as a clinical psychologist with the HPCSA, and case supervision experience is advantageous.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required.
• Teaching experience and interest in any of the following areas is required:
• Adult and/or child psychopathology, assessment and intervention
• Public Mental Health and or Professional Identity
• Multilingualism in teaching and case supervision is a distinct advantage.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees to completion required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline (Good to satisfactory research track record).
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

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The Requirements

• Candidates are required to hold a PhD in Microbiology or a related discipline, with teaching and research experience in Environmental Microbiology or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in Mycology.
• In addition, the following requirements are applicable for the level of appointment:

Senior Lecturer

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
• Emerging national profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, research and community engagement.

Associate Professor

• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
• National and emerging international profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, research and community engagement.

Professor

• Extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Research supervision of Masters and PhD degrees required.
• International profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, research and community engagement.

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Main Objectives

• To ensure that a high standard of health care service is provided to students and staff.   

The Requirements

• Grade 12 plus must be a Registered Nurse with at least at NQF level 6 qualification with approximately 4 years’ relevant experience.

Required working experience includes: -

• Previous experience working as a nurse where the focus was on patient diagnosis, patient treatment, referral and drug control
• Must have experience in dealing with acute medical emergencies
• Possess a current dispensing license or acquire one within the first 12 months of assuming duty. The Institution will bear the cost thereof.
• A certificate in Family Planning would be a considerable advantage. If the incumbent does not have a certificate he/she must acquire one within the first 12 months of assuming duty.  The Institution will bear the cost thereof.
• Previous administrative experience within a computerized environment.
• Appropriate Basic Life support certificate.