Associate Professor

Rhodes University; Komani; On-site; ZAR 826 000 - 988 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking qualified candidates for the positions of Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Science Education. The ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Science Education and have significant teaching and research supervision experience. The roles involve academic leadership, community engagement, and administrative duties, alongside a competitive remuneration package. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before 11 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at least one other STEM discipline (preferably ICT/EdTech) required.
• Extensive teaching experience at post‑school level is necessary.
• A national and emerging international profile in Science Education is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning.
• Contribute towards the institution's governance.
• Engage in community involvement beyond the university.

Skills

Experience teaching Science Education

Research supervision experience

Administrative, management and leadership roles

Experience in integrated STEM

Education

PhD in Science Education

Job description

Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer

Rhodes University – Department of Secondary and Post‑School Education – Makhanda, Eastern Cape – Permanent post.

Overview

The Department invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team. Preference will be given to applicants who meet the criteria for the post at the level of Associate Professor.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research), community engagement and professional involvement beyond the university. Academics are expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.

Professors and Associate Professors are to provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, professional involvement and community engagement, and contribute towards the institution's governance.

Job Requirements – Associate Professor

• PhD in Science Education is required.
• Experience teaching Science Education and at least one other STEM discipline (preferably ICT/EdTech) is required.
• Extensive teaching experience at post‑school level is required; school level experience is an advantage.
• Research supervision experience of Science Education Masters and PhD degrees (to completion) is required; supervision of ICT in Education or other Technology Education is an advantage.
• A national and emerging international profile in Science Education is required; integrated STEM focus is an advantage.
• A track record of appropriate administration, management and/or leadership roles is required.

Job Requirements – Senior Lecturer

• PhD in Science Education is required.
• Experience teaching Science Education and at least one other STEM discipline (preferably ICT/EdTech) is required.
• Teaching experience at post‑school level is required; school level experience is an advantage.
• Research supervision experience of at least Science Education Masters degrees (to completion) is required; supervision of ICT in Education or other Technology Education is an advantage.
• An emerging national profile in Science Education is required; integrated STEM focus is an advantage.
• A track record of appropriate administration, management and/or leadership roles is required.

Application Process

Prospective candidates must read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

Required documents:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications.
• Reasons for leaving current and previous jobs.
• Referees: direct line manager, title, name, designation, contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation covering research and supervision, teaching experience, community engagement, professional involvement and leadership.

No hand‑written applications will be considered.

Any questions can be directed to [e-mail].

Selection Process

• Short‑listing meeting date will be confirmed.
• Assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration

Associate Professor
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R987 607
Cost to Company per annum (approximately): R1 270 054

Senior Lecturer
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R826 322
Cost to Company per annum (approximately): R1 069 564

Closing Date

11 February 2026

Equal Opportunity

Recognising that diversity is important. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of under‑represented designated groups, persons with disabilities and spouses/partners of existing staff members to apply. All appointments are made in line with 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 diversity, integrity, respect, excellence, collegiality and compassion.