Readvertising: Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

Rhodes University; Oos-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 826.000 - 1.270.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rhodes University in South Africa invites suitably qualified candidates for the readvertised Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Grade SL/AP) in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioinformatics.

The post covers teaching, research and community engagement with leadership responsibilities in teaching, assessment, research and governance. Closing date 4 January 2027.

Formación

• PhD in Microbiology or related discipline.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in teaching topics and research in Microbiology, specialising in parasitology, immunology, vaccinology or similar.
• Research supervision from Master’s degree to completion.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publications and evidence of research grant acquisition.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research and community engagement.

Responsabilidades

• Provide academic leadership in teaching, learning, research and community engagement.
• Disseminate knowledge and contribute to governance at departmental and institutional levels.
• Assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties as required.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Research supervision

Leadership in teaching/research

Publications track record

Research grant acquisition

Admin/management/leadership

Educación

PhD in Microbiology or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Readvertising: Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Grade SL/AP)

Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioinformatics

The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioinformaticsinvites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement, recognising 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 and contribute to their profession.

• In addition, professors and associate professors provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement and contribute towards the institution's governance. This professor's leadership contribution should be evidenced at the departmental, faculty, and institutional levels.

The Requirements

Senior Lecturer:

• At least a PhD in Microbiology or a related discipline
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required
• Experience in teaching topics and research in Microbiology, specialising in one or more of the following fields: parasitology, immunology, vaccinology or similar
• Research supervision from at least a Master's degree to completion
• Emerging national profile in the discipline
• Track record of research publications and evidence of research grant acquisition
• Proven track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research and community engagement

Associate Professor:

• At least a PhD in Microbiology or a related discipline
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Experience in teaching topics and research in Microbiology, specialising in one or more of the following fields: parasitology, immunology, vaccinology or similar
• Research supervision of Master's and PhD degrees to completion
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline
• Track record of research publications and evidence of research grant acquisition
• Proven track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research and community engagement

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R826,322

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,069,564

Remuneration per annum (Grade AP):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R987,607

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,270,054

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 does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 4 January 2027

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received.

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 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes 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

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.