Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Literary Studies in English

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of Literary Studies in English

The Department of Literary Studies in English invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

All academics are responsible for teaching and learning, the creation of knowledge (research), professional involvement, 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.

In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning; research and community engagement as well as to contribute towards the leadership and management of the institution.

A PhD in Literary Studies in English, with teaching experience and interest in Literary Theory is required.

Expertise in the following areas of specialisation would be an added advantage:

• Postmodernist Literature
• Digital Humanities
• Ecology and Environmental Literature
• Oceanic Studies
• Film Studies

Please refer to the role profile for the full minimum requirements linked to this position.

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile and:

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.

Please note, 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 submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

• 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.

Senior Lecturer:

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 783,243.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00

Associate Professor:

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 936,120.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,203,447.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in and of itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 17 January 2025

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

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

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