Vacant Opportunities at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• The role of the Dean in relation to the specific Faculty is to:
• Provide intellectual and academic leadership,
• Leadership and management of people, processes and associated administration,
• Represent the Faculty both internally and externally to the institution,
• In addition, as a member of the senior management team of the institution, the Dean is required to contribute to overall institutional leadership and direction of the University. 

The requirements

• For appointment as a Professor or Associate Professor, PhD in Law or LLD preceded by an LLB-degree (preference will be given to candidates holding an LLB-degree from a South African university; or knowledge and experience of the South African legal system) with at least 10 years’ experience as an academic and/or researcher, and a successful track record in the following areas: -
• Own research, preferably having led initiatives at the departmental/Faculty level to improve research within the department/Faculty
• Supervision of post-graduates, up to PhD level, with a keen understanding of the role of supervisor
• Teaching at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels, preferably having led initiatives at the departmental/Faculty level to review, improve curriculum and assessment in the department/faculty
• Leadership and management roles at the departmental or faculty level having led initiatives at the departmental/Faculty level to review current functioning or explore new processes or taken  responsibility for large projects.

 
Application process

• Please examine the following documents:
• Protocol for the Election of Deans
• Academic Role Profile at the levels of Professor and/or Associate Professor
• Role Profile: Dean
• Further particulars about the post and the Selection Process
• It is essential that prospective candidates read the academic role profile and further particulars relating to this post to ensure that all relevant documentation are submitted. 

The following documents are required:

• An application form; 
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications. This must include:
• academic transcripts.
• 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 substantial motivation of no more than 5 pages that tells us:
• Your leadership and vision for the faculty
• Your research trajectory.
• Your teaching approach and experience.
• The level you are applying for

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Main Objectives  

• Working closely with the Manager: Marketing and communication on the execution of the unit’s responsibilities including communication research and networking, information and content development, media production, editorial duties (writing, editing, quality control and assurance), process management, online content management, coordinating and disseminating communication products, and monitoring of media coverage for the University.
• Is responsible for the coordination of all official internal and external communication activities related to Rhodes University.
• Will work closely with the Senior Social Media Officer as it pertains to communication via social media.

The requirements

• A relevant B Degree in either Journalism and Media Studies, or Marketing, or Communication, or related field plus approximately 4 years relevant experience where such experience includes: -  
• Experience in content production and management  
• Experience in developing strategic communications plans  
• Experience in dealing with media  
• Strong writing skills

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 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/s and suitability relative to the job requirements