Job Opportunities at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• To manage and execute all archival strategies, operations and projects in and of Cory Library in order to transform it into a comprehensive inter-disciplinary studies research archive.
• Equally, the objective is to make Cory Library a living archive with close connections and meaningful reciprocities with the donor, research, local communities it serves, and in collaboration with regional and national partnerships and collaborative initiatives within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector. 

The Requirements

A relevant B. Degree (NQF 7) with specialisation in archival studies or heritage management plus approximately 6 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -

• Previous experience in an archive division of a substantial library or archive
• Previous experience managing best practices in archive facilities with a proven ability to conceptualise and manage archives and preservation strategies
• Having worked in a computerised academic or research library/archive
• Previous exposure to relevant IT applications/ systems and electronic library and information tools.
• Previous exposure to digitisation of archive collections

The following would be advantageous: -

• Member of the South African Society of Archivists (SASA)
• South African Society of Archivists (SASA)
• Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA)
• South African Museums Association (SAMA)
• Working knowledge of metadata schemas, including EAD and MODS
• Proficiency in IsiXhosa
• Project Management skills

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Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for teaching and learning, the creation of knowledge (research), professional involvement 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.
• 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 leadership and management of the institution.

The Requirements

• A PhD in Literary Studies in English, with teaching experience and interest in Literary Theory is required.

Expertise in the following areas of specialisation would be an added advantage:

• Postmodernist Literature
• Digital Humanities
• Ecology and Environmental Literature
• Oceanic Studies
• Film Studies

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Main Objectives

• The main objective of this post is to provide comprehensive career counselling services to students and prospective students.  In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the running of the Career Centre as well as assisting with the supervision and training of intern psychologists at the Counselling Centre as delegated by the Head of the Counselling Centre. 

The Requirements

• Qualified and registered counselling psychologist (Masters’ degree) with at least 3 year’s relevant work experience over and above their internship.
• Active registration with HPCSA.
• Individuals who have supervised interns will be at an advantage.
• Relevant experience includes: -
• Any work with adolescents or individuals with respect to Career Guidance. The greater the diversity of this experience the better for example, experience in one-on-one counselling, group counselling, educational work and Psychometric Services
• Experience in dealing with Secondary School Learners will be an advantage as well as any experience with students at a Tertiary level

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Main Objectives

• The main purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive Career Counselling Services to students and prospective students.

The Requirements

• Qualified and registered counselling psychologist (Masters’ degree) and having served an internship of at least one year.
• Active registration with HSPCA.

Relevant experience includes: -

• Any work with adolescents or individuals with respect to Career Guidance. The greater the diversity of this experience the better for example, experience in one-on-one counselling, group counselling, educational work and Psychometric Services. 
• Experience in dealing with Secondary School Learners will be an advantage as well as any experience with students at a Tertiary level.