Educational Vacancies at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and community engagement, recognizing 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 and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

The Requirements

Associate Professor:

• CA(SA) at the date of application, with either a Master’s degree or PhD in Management Accounting and Finance or related field.
• Professional experience in Management Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
• Considerable teaching experience in Management Accounting and Finance, at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required on a SAICA CA-accredited programme.
• Supervision at Master’s and/or PhD levels required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles.

 Senior Lecturer

•  CA(SA) at the date of application, with a Master’s degree in Management Accounting and Finance or related field.
• Professional experience in Management Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
• Considerable teaching experience in management accounting and finance at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required for a SAICA CA - accredited programme.
• Growing national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles.

Application process

• It is essential that prospective candidates read the academic role profile and further particulars relating to this post for further requirements and to ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted. 

The following documents are required:

• An online application form; 

A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications. This must include

• including academic transcripts.
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation, and contact information should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A letter of motivation of no more than 2 pages that tells us:
• The level for which you are applying;
• Your reasons for having an interest in working at Rhodes University;
• Your teaching approach and experience;
• Your research track record, experience, and trajectory.

 Failure to submit such documentation will result in an application not being considered. Please examine the following documents:

• Academic Role Profile
• Further particulars about the post and the Selection Process
• No hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

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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 governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

Requirements

Associate Professor

• A PhD in Education with considerable teaching experience in Initial Teacher Education and post-graduate programmes with: -
• Higher Education teaching experience in the following disciplinary areas: English Language Teaching and Academic Literacies/ Development.
• Research supervision experience of Master of Education students required, and of PhD students preferred.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal)
• School teaching experience and the ability to speak more than one South African language will be advantages. 

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Education with teaching experience in Initial Teacher Education and post-graduate programmes with:-
• Higher Education teaching experience in the following disciplinary areas: English Language Teaching and Academic Literacies/ Development.
• Research supervision experience of at least Master of Education students required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal)
• School teaching experience and the ability to speak more than one South African language will be advantages. 

Application process

• It is essential that prospective candidates read the academic role profile and further particulars relating to this post for further requirements and to ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted. 

The following documents are required:

• An online application form; 
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications. This must include:
• Academic transcripts.
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation, and contact information, including at least their contact number and email address.
• A letter of motivation of no more than 2 pages that tells us:
• Your research trajectory.
• Your teaching approach and experience.
• The level you are applying for

Failure to submit such documentation will result in an application not being considered. Please examine the following documents:

• Academic Role Profile
• Further particulars about the post and the Selection Process
• No hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

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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

• At least an MSc in an ichthyological, fisheries science or aquaculture topic or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD or candidates who have made significant progress towards completing a PhD in a topic that is ichthyological, fisheries science, or aquaculture related.
• Tutoring, facilitation, or conference presentation experience required. No teaching experience is required, but teaching experience in Aquaculture, ichthyology, and biological statistics will be an advantage.
• No research supervision is required, but previous supervision experience will place the candidate at an advantage.
• Some administrative or management experience, albeit in informal contexts, e.g., student or sports clubs, work experiences, but administrative or management experience in the workplace will place the candidate at an advantage.

Application process

• It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and the Standard Operating Procedures For The New Generation Of Academics Programme (NGAP) for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• An application form which should be completed in full. 

A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -

• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post/s and suitability relative to the job requirements. 
• Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

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Main Objectives

• To provide financial administrative, secretarial and front-line service for the Institute.

The requirements

• Grade 12 with preferably with accounting as a subject, plus approximately 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• Previous experience working with budgets where the reconciliations of accounts was essential.
• Previous administrative experience within a computerized administration environment with a working knowledge and understanding of word-processing, Excel, Microsoft, the internet and emails.
• Previous experience developing effective administrative systems and processes within an electronic administrative environment.

 Application process

• It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• An application form which should be completed in full. 
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post/s and suitability relative to the job requirements. 
• No hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

go to method of application »

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

• A Masters in Journalism, Media Studies or Communication or a related field is required.
• Professional experience in the practice of design is required.
• Some teaching experience is an advantage, either within an academic environment or media practice. Practical and informal facilitation of learning within a media production context is understood to be of relevance.
• Ability to teach and research in some or all of the following areas: Design Studies, Graphic Design, Design Methodologies, Digital Media Studies, Visual Language and Literacy, Visual Communication, Design practice
• Research supervision experience at Honours and Masters level will be an advantage.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles are an advantage  (leadership roles may be informal).

Application process

• It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and the Standard Operating Procedures For The New Generation Of Academics Programme (NGAP) for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• An application form which should be completed in full. 
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post/s and suitability relative to the job requirements. 
• Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.