Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology

Readvertising: Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology

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 Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology is seeking to appoint someone at the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor level and invites suitably qualified candidates to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to assume leadership of curriculum development within the discipline.

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.

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.

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 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

Senior Lecturer:

Annual Basic salary: R742,411.00 per annum

Approximate annual cost to company: R958,719.00 per annum

Associate Professor:

Annual Basic salary: R887,318.00 per annum

Approximate annual cost to company: R1,138,361.00 per annum

Professor:

Annual Basic salary: R1,086,915.00 per annum

Approximate annual cost to company: R1,385,804.00 per annum

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 no 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.

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: 31 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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