Fresh Job Openings at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

To support the media production activities of the students and staff of the School of Journalism and Media Studies through effective and efficient support of technology operations and resources.  To install and sustain studio facilities and equipment to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities.

The Requirements

• 3-year degree/diploma or equivalent (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering (LC), Computer Systems or IT, with 5 years relevant experience (does not have to be concurrent and can be made up of in-house training, internship, project work whilst studying etc.), in broadcast engineering, related electronics or IT field, including the following:
• Previous experience in a digital broadcast environment;
• Experience in broadcast equipment installations, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance ;
• Experience in media production in a computerised environment, including workflow and file management;
• Essential understanding of IT network infrastructure;
• Experience in the administration of computer-based media catalogues or digital asset management software would be an advantage;
• Experience in working with non-linear editing systems will be advantageous.

Application Process

• It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile 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 which 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.  

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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 institution's governance. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor

• PhD in Science Education is required
• Experience in teaching the following disciplinary areas: Science Education AND at least one other STEM Education discipline (preferably Information and Communication Technology/Educational Technology) is required.
• Extensive teaching experience at post-school level is required, and at school level, will be an advantage.
• Research supervision experience of Science Education Masters and PhD degrees (to completion) is required. Additionally, supervision of ICT in Education OR other Technology Education, Engineering Education, or Mathematics Education research would be an advantage.
• A national and emerging international profile in the field of Science Education is required. A focus on integrated STEM Education would be an advantage.
• A track record of appropriate administration, management, and/or leadership roles is required.

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Science Education is required
• Experience in teaching in the following disciplinary areas: Science Education AND at least one other STEM Education discipline (preferably Information and Communication Technology/Educational Technology) is required.
• Teaching experience at the post-school level is required, and at the school level will be an advantage.
• Research supervision experience of at least Science Education Masters degrees (to completion) is required. Additionally, supervision of ICT in Education OR other Technology Education, Engineering Education, or Mathematics Education research would be an advantage.
• An emerging national profile in the field of Science Education is required. A focus on integrated STEM education would be an advantage.
• A track record of appropriate administration, management, and/or leadership roles is required.

Application Process

• Prospective candidates must read the job profile 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 include at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation that covers the following topics:
• Research and supervision experience
• Teaching experience at post-school level, and school level
• Community engagement experience
• Professional involvement and contribution to Science Education and other STEM Education disciplines
• Appropriate leadership, administration, and management experience

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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.