Recruitment Vacancies at Rhodes University

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, and make some contribution to their profession.
• In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in 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

Senior Lecturer:

• At least a PhD in an entomological topic.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels required.
• Experience in teaching some topics related to: general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation, and pest management.
• Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
• Emerging national profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Associate Professor:

• At least a PhD in an entomological topic.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels
• Experience in teaching some topics related to: general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation, and pest management.
• Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
• Research supervision of Masters and preferably PhD degrees.
• National and emerging international profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Professor:

• At least a PhD in an entomological topic.
• Extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels.
• Experience in teaching some topics related to: general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation, and pest management.
• Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
• Research supervision of Masters and preferably PhD degrees.
• International profile in Entomology.
• Track record of research publication.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

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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, and make some contribution to their profession.
• In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in 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

Senior Lecturer:

• At least a PhD in an entomological topic.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels required.
• Experience in teaching some topics related to: general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation, and pest management.
• Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
• Emerging national profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Associate Professor:

• At least a PhD in an entomological topic.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels
• Experience in teaching some topics related to: general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation, and pest management.
• Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
• Research supervision of Masters and preferably PhD degrees.
• National and emerging international profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Professor:

• At least a PhD in an entomological topic.
• Extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels.
• Experience in teaching some topics related to: general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation, and pest management.
• Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
• Research supervision of Masters and preferably PhD degrees.
• International profile in Entomology.
• Track record of research publication.

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Requirements:

• A PhD in a relevant field and at least 5 years relevant experience.
• For additional requirements, please refer to the Educational requirements and experience in the academic role profile below.
• Academic Role Profile
• Further Particulars of the post

The following documents are required:

• An application form; 
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, including academic transcripts;
• A substantial motivation which tells us:
• Your research trajectory.
• Your teaching approach and experience.
• The level you are applying for, your interest in the post and suitability in light of the requirements. 
• It is essential that prospective candidates read the academic role profile, further particulars relating to this post and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted. Failure to submit such documentation will result in an application not being considered.