Lecturer in Academic Literacies at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research), community engagement and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, 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, professional involvement in the field and community engagement as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

Job Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Lecturer

• A Masters Degree in Politics or Sociology, with an understanding of the literacies required for successful study in the disciplines. Experience in teaching in an extended curriculum program would be an advantage.
• Teaching, tutoring, and facilitation experience in a Higher Education Institution.
• Ability to augment and teach the disciplinary knowledge and literacies of Politics and Sociology in the Humanities Extended Studies Programme.
• Experience teaching on an extended curriculum programme would be an added advantage.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Application Process

• Prospective candidates must read the job profile and further particulars for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, which should include the following: -
• 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 should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.