Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer

Department of Secondary and Post-School Education

The Department of the Secondary and Post-School Education invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Department

The Department of Secondary and Post School Education offers pre-service, in-service, and post-graduate programs in teacher education in secondary education. The incumbent will be expected to play an academic role in these programs.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), community engagement, and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, recognizing differences in executing 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.

The Requirements

Senior Lecturer

A PhD in Education relevant to Educational Leadership and Management (ELM), and:

• At least three years of experience in Teacher Education
• At least two years of experience in schools
• Teaching experience in Education Studies (e.g. Psychology, Sociology or Philosophy of Education)
• Research supervision experience at PhD level
• Track record in administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

• Two years in teacher education.
• Two years of experience in schools.
• Tutoring and facilitation experience. Tutoring and facilitation experience in a Higher Education Institution or other teacher education institution would be an advantage.
• A research and teaching interest in Education Leadership and Management
• Research supervision, at least at the Master’s level required.

Application Process 

It is essential that prospective candidates read the Job profile and 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 or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information including their telephone number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation indicating 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.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                             R742 411

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):               R960 928

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                             R600 141

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):               R784 132

 All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service.  The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023.  Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.

Closing Date: 06 December 2024

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion