Senior Lecturer in The Centre for Higher Education, Research, Teaching and Learning

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Posted **11 August 2025** - Closing Date **22 August 2025**

**Division**

**2201 - CHERTL**

**Minimum experience**

**Mid-Senior**

**Company primary industry**

**Higher Education**

**Job functional area**

**Education**

**Salary**

**R1 013 469 - R1 013 469 per annum**

**Senior Lecturer**

**Centre for Higher Education, Research, Training and Learning (CHERTL)**

**Main Objectives**

The main objective of this job is to coordinate the CHERTL doctoral and master’s programmes and support academics in their roles as educators at the tertiary level. This support and development will be provided by i) teaching on formal courses intended to enhance teaching and learning (not only at Rhodes University but also across the entire higher education sector ii) 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 (if appropriate) and master’s level. 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 Senior Lecturer would require the incumbent to i) contribute to the leadership of the Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning; take responsibility for the coordination of the CHERTL doctoral and master’s programmes ii) contribute to formal CHERTL programmes in Higher Education Studies iii) advise on and contribute to teaching and learning policy development at an institutional level, iv) be able to comment on (and thus provide shape to) national level policy and initiatives and v) participate in national level initiatives related to doctoral and postgraduate education more broadly.

**The Requirements**

A PhD in Higher Education Studies or a cognate field with:

- Experience in supervision at Master’s and PhD levels.
- Teaching experience at university level or experience in supporting and developing teaching at this level.
- Involvement in professional entities.
- Emerging national profile in Higher Education Studies or doctoral education. Track record of capacity building of academic staff.
- Track record of sound administration, management and/ or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

**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.

**Selection Process**:

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

**Remuneration per annum**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R783,240.00

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

**Closing Date: 22 August 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.