Recruitment Opportunities at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in 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 administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University levels.
• In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning, research and community engagement, and contribute towards the institution's governance. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

The Requirements

• A PhD in Economics coupled with at least 10 years of experience in the field, which could be in an academic environment or a senior position in industry, where such experience includes:
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Considerable teaching experience in Public Finance and Policy with quantitative skills and expertise in Econometrics.
• Proven track record of research in Economics
• Research supervision of Masters and PhD required.
• An emerging international and national profile in the discipline.

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:

• 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 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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The Requirements 

• At least a Masters in Mathematical Statistical Sciences or Mathematics (Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence), but not in Operations Research / Applied Statistics / Demography / Decision Science / Analytics / Applied Mathematics. If Masters in Mathematics, at least an Honours degree in Mathematical Statistics is required. The Department of Statistics teaches mathematical statistics with emphasis on the development of the statistical theory and the subsequent application thereof and not necessarily the application of statistics.
• As per nGAP requirements, a minimum average of 70% pass mark is required for the Master’s degree.
• Tutoring, facilitation or conference presentation experience required
• Ability to teach in one or more of the following disciplinary areas of Mathematical Statistics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels: Distribution theory; Multivariate Analysis; Generalized Linear Models; Classification/Statistical Learning; Bayesian Statistics; Financial Statistics; Stochastic Processes; Time Series Analysis; Bootstrap; Linear Algebra; Calculus.
• Some administrative experience albeit in informal contexts e.g., student or sports clubs, work experiences.
• For additional requirements, please refer to the educational requirements and experience in the academic role profile below.

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:

• 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 and suitability relative to the job requirements. 
• Academic qualifications, including transcripts

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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 administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University level and contribute to their profession.
• In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement and contribute towards the institution's governance. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

The Requirements

Lecturer

• At least a PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related field. Teaching, research and community engagement focus in quantitative ecology with experience in social ecological systems and ecosystem services. Experience in spatial analysis (GIS and remote sensing) will be an advantage.
• Tutoring, facilitation, or conference presentation experience required. Some teaching experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to teach in some of the following areas: quantitative ecology, social-ecological systems and ecosystem services
• Some research supervision of postgraduate degrees is an added advantage.
• Evidence of research publication.
• Some administrative experience albeit in informal contexts e.g., student or sports clubs, work experiences.

Senior Lecturer

• At least a PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related field. Teaching, research and community engagement focus in quantitative ecology with experience in social ecological systems and ecosystem services. Experience in spatial analysis (GIS and remote sensing) will be an advantage.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels required.
• Experience in teaching and research in quantitative ecology, including social- ecological systems and ecosystem services.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees to completion
• Emerging national profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research and community engagement.

Associate Professor

• At least a PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related field. Teaching, research and community engagement focus in quantitative ecology with experience in social ecological systems and ecosystem services. Experience in spatial analysis (GIS and remote sensing) will be an advantage.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels.
• Experience in teaching and research in quantitative ecology, including social- ecological systems and ecosystem services.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ and PhDs to completion.
• National and emerging international profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research and community engagement

Application Process

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

The following documents are required:

• 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 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 ensure overall co-ordination of the RUCE Engaged Citizenry Programmes.  Manage Programmes in the VC’s Education Initiative (Makhanda Literacy Collective, which includes the Budding Q Literacy Programme) is focussed, well-planned, data-driven, organised and coordinated, respectful, mutually beneficial and undertaken in the spirit of reciprocity.  This forms part of the institutional plan to address access to RU, social justice and inequality and the VC’s Education Programme goals for Makhanda.

The Requirements

• A relevant B. Degree (preferably in Education): candidates with a relevant postgraduate qualification will be at an advantage plus six (6) years of relevant experience where such experience includes: - 
• Previous administrative and coordination experience in running a programme
• Ability to work within a computerised administration environment
• Experience and interest in early literacy development
• Demonstrable community development experience,
• Experience in volunteering
• Previous experience within a service-orientated environment where liaison and the provision of sound advice and/or service were key responsibilities

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:

• 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 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.