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

Re-advertising: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in the Department of Literary Studies in English

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

The Requirements

Lecturer:

Candidates are required to hold a PhD in English, Literary Studies, or a closely related discipline. Candidates who have evidence of their PhD having been submitted for examination may also be considered. Candidates should have an ability to teach and interest in one or more of the following areas:

• African literature
• South African literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Literary Theory
• Postmodern literature

A keenness to teach Academic writing will be an added advantage.

In addition, the following requirements are applicable:

• Some teaching experience is required. Should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, testing and marking or be willing to immediately acquire these skills once on the job through workshop attendance or other developmental opportunities.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students as research supervision at Honours, Masters and PhD levels as per qualification will be required once in the job.
• Some evidence and experience of conducting research.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Senior Lecturer:

Candidates are required to hold a PhD in English, Literary Studies, or a closely related discipline, with teaching experience and interest in one or more of the following areas:

• African literature
• South African literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Literary Theory
• Postmodern literature

A keenness to teach Academic writing will be an added advantage.

In addition, the following requirements are applicable:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required.
• Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and credible record of publication in peer-reviewed publications.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

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 relating to this post 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.

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 please contact 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:

Lecturer

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R600,141.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R782,346.00

Senior Lecturer

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R742,411.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R958,719.00

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.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as 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: 15 January 2025

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 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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