Rhodes University is a public research university located in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province.
Job Description
Readvertising: Professor/Associate Professor (Permanent) & Dean (5-Year Term, Part-Time)
The Faculty of Law
- The Faculty of Law invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
The Faculty - Description of the Faculty
- Rhodes University invites applications of eligible candidates at the level of Professor or Associate Professor on a permanent basis who are prepared and eligible to serve concurrently as the Dean of the Faculty of Law on a part-time basis.
- The term of the Dean is normally 5 years. The successful candidate will be appointed as a permanent academic staff member at the level of Professor or Associate Professor and as Dean on a part-time basis. Once their term as Dean has been concluded (and if not re-elected as Dean) the successful candidate will be employed as an academic on a full-time basis.
- The Protocol for the Election of an external Dean involves an election process by the members of the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Law based on the vision and motivation prepared by candidates, and a selection process conducted in accordance with the Recruitment and Selection Policy of the institution.
The Requirements:
Professor
A PhD in Law with an LLB from a South African University. Where the LLB is not from a South African University, a demonstrable equivalence, coupled with 10 years of relevant experience, where such experience includes: -
- Extensive teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in a university context.
- Excellent professional track record.
- Excellent track record of training and mentoring of junior staff.
- Excellent record of supervision of junior staff.
- Track record of research productivity, including supervision of Master’s and PhD students to completion.
- National and established international profile in the discipline.
- Track record of research productivity.
Associate Professor
A PhD in Law with an LLB from a South African University. Where the LLB is not from a South African University, a demonstrable equivalence, or, in exceptional circumstances, at least an LLM, preferably with progress being made toward a PhD, coupled with 10 years of relevant experience, where such experience includes: -
- Considerable teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in a university context.
- Excellent track record of training and mentoring of junior staff.
- Strong record of supervision of junior staff.
- Track record of research productivity, including supervision of Master's.
- National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
Closing Date 06 November 2026
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Main Objectives
- All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), engaging in community engagement, and recognising differences in how these responsibilities are executed across the various 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.
- For this role, the incumbent is expected to provide academic leadership within the teaching-research-community engagement nexus. There are three main objectives listed below.
The first is to work with Academics and Academic Departments to:
- Enhance the quality of institutional external engagement with communities and university partners through Community-Based Participatory Research.
- Accelerate the impact and quality of Engaged Research (ER) initiatives and projects run by academics and departments at Rhodes University.
- Build meaningful relationships with community partner organisations in Makhanda, assisting in brokering strategic partnerships between the community and the university
- Develop and establish an Engaged Research course for students, staff at Rhodes University and local community partner organisations.
- Support researchers and lecturers in developing innovative engagement strategies.
- Implement mechanisms to capture evidence of initiatives, impact, and quality of engaged research initiatives.
- Establish monitoring and evaluation (M&E) support strategies for ER and reporting on ER at RU.
- Management and promotion of the Knowledge for Change (K4C) initiative.
- The second main objective is to make critical and original contributions to CE scholarship at local, national and international levels by leading the RUCE Editorial Team of the African Journal of Higher Education Community engagement and generating community engagement knowledge by publishing articles for newspapers and pamphlets, writing scholarly papers for accredited/peer-reviewed academic journals, and presenting research at conferences.
- The third main objective is coordinating a CE programme, theorising and promoting a scholarly, asset-based approach to community engagement at Rhodes University. Participate in the strategic management and oversight of the program's development, implementation, and M&E systems.
The Requirements
Lecturer
- Master's in a relevant discipline, preferably Humanities or Social Science (must be prepared to register for a PhD)
- Experience in Community Development (CD) and Community Engagement (CE) (partnership development, Service Learning, Volunteerism and Engaged Research)
- Tutoring, facilitation, or conference presentation experience required. No teaching experience is required.
- Experience in conducting Community-Based Participatory Research. Ability to teach diverse groups in the University and the broader community
- No research supervision is required.
- Some administrative experience, albeit in informal contexts (e.g., student or sports clubs), and work experience.
Senior Lecturer
- At least a PhD in a relevant discipline, preferably Humanities or Social Science.
- Experience in CD and CE (partnership development, Service Learning, Volunteerism, and Engaged Research)
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
- Experience in conducting Community-Based Participatory Research.
- Research supervision at the level of at least a Master's degree is required.
- Emerging national profile in the discipline
- Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal
Closing Date 29 October 2026
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Main Objectives
- To provide a timeous, effective, and efficient accounting and administrative service to the University, with specific focus on the University’s insurance portfolio, investments, and the Board of Governors (formerly the Rhodes University Foundation).
- The role includes oversight of the University’s bank accounts, ensuring all exceptions and variances are promptly identified, investigated, and resolved. It also encompasses responsibility for the preparation, completion, and submission of VAT returns and related administrative functions.
- Additionally, the position provides comprehensive administrative and accounting support to ensure the maintenance of a high standard of communication, accuracy, and service delivery at all times.
The Requirements
Grade 12 (a National Diploma NQF Level 6 would be an advantage), preferably in accounting, plus approximately 6 years relevant experience, where such experience includes:
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Previous experience in a pressurised accounting administrative environment
- Demonstrated experience and competence in account reconciliations, including bank and control accounts.
- Strong computer literacy, with experience in computerised accounting systems.
- Insurance administration experience will be an advantage.
- Supervisory or team coordination experience would be advantageous.
- Experience using finance-related ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft) will be an advantage
Closing Date 13 November 2026
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