Senior Lecturer/associate Professor/professor in

**Readvertising: Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology**

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.

**The Requirements**

In addition, the following requirements are applicable for the level of appointment:
**Senior Lecturer**
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required.
- Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
- Emerging national profile in discipline.
- Track record of research publication.
- Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, research and community engagement.

**Associate Professor**
- Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
- National and emerging international profile in discipline.
- Track record of research publication.
- Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, research and community engagement.

**Professor**
- Extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Research supervision of Masters and PhD degrees required.
- International profile in discipline.
- Track record of research publication.
- Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, research and community engagement.

For additional requirements, please refer to the educational requirements and experience in the academic role profile below.

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications (including academic transcripts) which should include the following:
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- A substantial motivation which tells us:

- Your research trajectory.
- Your teaching approach and experience.

- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

**Remuneration per annum**:
Senior Lecturer:
Annual Basic salary: R742,411.00 per annum

Approximate annual cost to company: R958,719.00 per annum

Associate Professor:
Annual Basic salary: R887,318.00 per annum

Approximate annual cost to company: R1,138,361.00 per annum

Professor:
Annual Basic salary: R1,086,915.00 per annum

Approximate annual cost to company: R1,385,804.00 per annum

Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.

**Closing Date: 17 September 2024**

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.

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