Readvertisement: Researcher in Isea

3 days ago


Eastern Cape, South Africa Rhodes University Full time

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Contract

Posted **22 September 2025** - Closing Date **06 October 2025**

**Division**

**1804 - Inst for Study of English in Africa**

**Minimum experience**

**Not Applicable**

**Company primary industry**

**Higher Education**

**Job functional area**

**Education**

**Contract term**

**60**

**Readvertisement: Researcher (Grade R)**

**Institute for the Study of English in Africa**

**Main Objectives**
All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and 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.

**The Requirements**
A Master's Degree or equivalent, AND qualifications/ experience in Journalism. A relevant PhD or significant progress towards a relevant PhD would be an advantage.
- Ability to lecture in the BEd (English Language Teaching) and the BEd (Hons) programs is required.
- Ability to lecture on broader educational topics, such as Education Studies, would be an advantage.
- Experience in teaching/lecturing and community engagement projects would be advantageous.
- Ability to support in-service English teachers are required to participate in lesson observations and workshops.
- Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal) would be an advantage.
- Ability to speak English and at least one other South African language is required.

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- Short-listing meeting scheduled for the **TBC** 2025.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

**Remuneration per annum (Grade R)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R633,149.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R826,949.00

**Closing Date: 06 October 2025**

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**

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.



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