Readvertisement: Senior Researcher

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**

**5 YEARS**

**Readvertisement: Senior Researcher (SR) / Associate Professor (AP) - 5 Year Contract**

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

**Main Objectives**

All academics are responsible for teaching and learning, the creation of knowledge (research), professional involvement, and community engagement, recognising differences in the execution of 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.

In addition, a Professor and an Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning; research; and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the leadership and management of the institution.

**The Requirements**

**Senior Researcher**
- A PhD in Literary Studies in English/English Literature Education is required
- At least 2 years of teaching experience (including Literary Studies/literature education) at the undergraduate level is required
- Evidence of research supervision of at least a master’s degree to completion is required
- An emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible publication record in peer-reviewed publications are required
- A track record of administration, management and/or leadership is required

**Associate Professor**
- A PhD in Literary Studies in English/English Literature Education is required
- At least 5 years of teaching experience (including Literary studies/literature education) across undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required
- Evidence of research of master’s degree (to completion) and PhD degrees (could be in progress) is required. Supervising PhD degrees to completion is an advantage
- A national and merging international profile in the discipline a substantial publication record in peer-reviewed publications is required
- An extensive track record of administration, management, and leadership 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
- Short-listing meeting date to be confirmed.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

**Remuneration per annum (Grade SR)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R783 243

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 013 469

**Remuneration per annum (Grade AP)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R936 120

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 203 447

**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.