Associate Professor/senior Lecturer in The Department of Literary Studies in English
5 days ago
**Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of**Literary Studies in English**
**Main Objectives**
All academics are responsible for teaching and learning, the creation of knowledge (research), professional involvement 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.
In addition, a Professor and 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**
A PhD in Literary Studies in English, with teaching experience and interest in Literary Theory is required.
Expertise in the following areas of specialisation would be an added advantage:
- Postmodernist Literature
- Digital Humanities
- Ecology and Environmental Literature
- Oceanic Studies
- Film Studies
Please refer to the role profile for the full minimum requirements linked to this position.
**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 which tells us 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**:
**Senior Lecturer**
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 783,243.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00
**Associate Professor**
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 936,120.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,203,447.00
**Closing Date: 17 January 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 of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
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