Associate Professor/ Professor in Ichthyology and Fisheries Science at Rhodes University at Rhodes University

The requirements

The job requirements at each level are specified below:

Associate Professor

• At least a PhD in Fisheries Science or Aquaculture or equivalent.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in teaching and research in aquaculture and fisheries science is required. Ichthyology would be beneficial.
• Research supervision of Master’s and PhD degrees to completion required.
• An established national and an emerging international profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publication and research grant acquisition.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research, and community engagement.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining national and international partners and collaborators.

Professor

• At least a PhD in Fisheries Science or Aquaculture or equivalent.
• Extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in teaching and research in aquaculture and fisheries science is required. Ichthyology would be beneficial.
• Research supervision of Master’s and PhD degrees to completion required.
• International profile in the discipline.
• Extensive track record of research publication and research grant acquisition.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research, and community engagement.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining national and international partners and collaborators.
• Please refer to the role profile and further particulars for further information on the full job requirements, key performance indicators, and competencies.

Application process

The following documents are required:

• An application form; 
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications. This must include:
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• academic transcripts.
• A substantial motivation of no more than 5 pages that tells us:
• The level you are applying for.
• Your research trajectory.
• Your teaching approach and experience.
• The level you are applying for, your interest in the post and suitability in light of the requirements.