October 11, 2024

Rhodes University

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in African Languages

READVERTISING: SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES – AFRICAN LANGUAGES SECTION (CONTRACT POSITION)

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.

The School of Languages at Rhodes University is seeking to appoint someone at the level of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and invites suitably qualified candidates to apply.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) 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, and make some contribution to their profession.

The requirements

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor:

A Ph D in Sociolinguistics or Applied Language Studies with experience in teaching in disciplinary areas such as Isi Xhosa Language Teaching, Language planning, Terminology, Lexicography with a focus in African Languages

Please refer to the job profile for the full minimum requirements for the specific academic levels.

Application process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and further particulars document 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/s and suitability relative to the job requirements.

No hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be addressed to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process:

The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum:

Senior Lecturer:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 742,411.00
Cost to Company per annum (approximately): R 960,928.00

Associate Professor
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 887,318.00
Cost to Company per annum (approximately): R 1,141,001.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.

Closing Date: 25 October 2024

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University’s recruitment and selection policies.