Senior Lecturer — Development Studies & Sociology

Rhodes University; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 826,000 - 1,210,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes University invites applications for a fixed-term Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Sociology and Industrial Sociology. The post involves teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, research leadership, and active community engagement, with potential governance and administrative responsibilities.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Sociology or a cognate discipline with Development Studies specialization and demonstrate a strong record of teaching,

Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology or cognate with Development Studies; SA context understanding.
• Teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Record of accredited peer‑reviewed publications and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate knowledge through teaching and learning across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct and publish research and provide supervision to Master’s and Doctoral candidates.
• Engage with communities and contribute to governance and leadership within the department.

Skills

Development Studies

Teaching experience

Research publications

Fundraising

Administration

Community engagement

Education

PhD in Sociology or cognate with Development Studies specialization

Job description

Rhodes University invites applications for a fixed-term Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Sociology and Industrial Sociology. The post involves teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, research leadership, and active community engagement, with potential governance and administrative responsibilities.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Sociology or a cognate discipline with Development Studies specialization and demonstrate a strong record of teaching,