Professor/associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer

**Professor/ Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer (Grade P/AP/SL)**

**Department of Zoology and Entomology**

**Main Objectives**
All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level, and make some contribution to their profession.

In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement, as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

**The Requirements**

**Professor**:
At least a PhD in Entomology or a related field with a strong focus on Entomology
- Extensive teaching experience in Entomology at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Experience in teaching topics related to general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation, pest management and entomological bio-control.
- Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
- Research supervision of Master's and PhD degrees to completion.
- International profile in the discipline.
- Track record of research publications and evidence of attracting funding
- Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles

**Associate Professor**:
At least a PhD in Entomology or a related field with a strong focus on Entomology.
- Considerable teaching experience in Entomology at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Experience in teaching topics related to general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation, pest management and entomological bio-control.
- Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
- 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 attracting funding
- Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles

**Senior Lecturer**:
At least a PhD in Entomology or a related field with a strong focus on Entomology.
- Teaching experience in Entomology at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
- Experience in teaching topics related to general entomology, ecophysiology, insect diversity, insect form and function, apiculture, forensic entomology, parasitology, medical veterinary entomology, conservation, pest management and entomological bio-control.
- Experience in research in general or applied entomological topics.
- Research supervision of at least a Master’s degree is required for completion.
- Emerging national profile in the discipline.
- Track record of research publications and evidence of attracting funding
- Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles

**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 P)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R1 146 695

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R 1 465 125

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

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

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

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

**Closing Date: 17 October 2025**

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.

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