Readvertisement: Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer in Chertl

**Readvertisement: Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer (Grade AP/SL)**

**CHERTL**

**Main Objectives**
The main objective of this job is to develop and support academics in their roles as educators at the tertiary level. This support and development will be provided by teaching on formal courses intended to enhance teaching and learning (not only at Rhodes University but also across the entire higher education sector) and providing consultancy on issues relating to teaching and learning and iii) supporting academics as they meet requirements related to the assurance and enhancement of quality (for example, by helping to interpret student feedback).

In addition, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to developing the field of Higher Education Studies through their research and by providing supervision at doctoral and master’s levels. CHERTL academic staff are required to contribute to the academic project in the Faculty of Education, particularly regarding Master's and doctoral education.

Appointment at Associate Professor-level would require the incumbent to contribute to the leadership of the Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning; take responsibility for the coordination of formal CHERTL programmes in Higher Education Studies, advise on and contribute to teaching and learning policy development at an institutional level, be able to comment on (and thus provide shape to) national level policy and initiatives and participate in national level initiatives.

**The Requirements**
**Associate Professor**

A doctoral degree in Higher Education Studies or a cognate field with:

- Considerable teaching experience or experience of supporting and developing teaching at university-level, experience of supervision at master’s and PhD levels.
- Involvement in professional entities.
- National and emerging international profile in the field of Higher Education Studies.
- Track record of good administration, management and/or leadership roles.
- Excellent track record of capacity building of other staff.

**Senior Lecturer**

A doctoral degree in Higher Education Studies or a cognate field with:

- Teaching experience at university level or experience of supporting and developing teaching at this level.
- Involvement in professional entities.
- Track record of sound administration, management and/ or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
- Emerging national profile in the field of Higher Education Studies.

Track record of capacity building of academic staff.

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

**Remuneration per annum (Grade AP)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R936,120.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,203,447.00

**Remuneration per annum (Grade SL)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R783,243.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00

**Closing Date: 26 September 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.