Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Biochemistryand Microbiology at Rhodes University

The Requirements

• Candidates are required to hold a PhD in Microbiology or a related discipline, with teaching and research experience in Environmental Microbiology or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in Mycology.

In addition, the following requirements are applicable for the level of appointment:

Senior Lecturer

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
• Emerging national profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, research and community engagement.

Associate Professor

• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
• National and emerging international profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, research and community engagement.

Professor

• Extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Research supervision of Masters and PhD degrees required.
• International profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, research and community engagement.
• For additional requirements, please refer to the educational requirements and experience in the academic role profile below.

Application Process

• It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile and further particulars document for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications (including academic transcripts) 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 which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A substantial motivation which tells us:
• 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, particularly leadership experience in the discipline.
• Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.