Tetriary Job Vacancies at Rhodes University

The requirements of the post:

• A PhD with considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• A solid track record of supervising Master’s and PhD students to completion, with postdoctoral support experience.
• Evidence of a national and/or international research profile.
• Track record of administration, management and leadership roles.

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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.

The requirements

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

• A PhD in African History or the History of the African diaspora with experience in teaching and research in one or more of the following areas:
• For post 1: History of Science and Technology Studies OR Marginalisation, Inequality and Redress. 
• For post 2: Socio-Economic and Environmental History of Africa. Expertise in Eastern Cape History would be an added advantage.
• In both instances, Historians with a background in Archival studies or Archival Science would be an added advantage.  

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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.

The requirements

Lecturer:

• At least a PhD in an entomological topic.
• Tutoring, facilitation, or conference presentation experience required. Some teaching experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to teach in some of the following disciplinary areas: general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, forensic entomology, apiculture, genetics, conservation, pest management.
• Some research supervision of postgraduate degrees is an added advantage.
• Some administrative experience albeit in informal contexts e.g., student or sports clubs, work experiences.

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 the following: -
• 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