Rhodes University

Readvertisement: Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer

Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent Appointment
Posted: 28 January 2026
Closing Date: 11 February 2026

Division

0307 – Secondary and Post-School Education

Industry

Higher Education

Functional Area

Education

Job Description

Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer (AP/SL)

Department of Secondary and Post-School Education

The Department of Secondary and Post-School Education invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a permanent academic position at the level of Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the criteria for appointment at the Associate Professor level.

The Department

  • The Department of Secondary and Post-School Education offers pre-service, in-service, and postgraduate programmes in teacher education.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to contribute academically across these programmes, including assuming leadership responsibilities such as programme coordination where required.

The Faculty offers a range of qualifications across three broad education sectors:

  • Higher Education

  • Primary and Early Childhood Education

  • Secondary and Post-School Education, Training, and Development Practices

  • These programmes are offered through three departments and several affiliated centres and institutes.

Main Objectives

All academic staff are responsible for:

  • Teaching and learning (knowledge dissemination)

  • Research (knowledge creation)

  • Community engagement

  • Professional involvement beyond the University

  • In addition, academics are expected to undertake administrative, management, and/or leadership responsibilities at departmental, Faculty, and/or institutional levels.

At the levels of Professor and Associate Professor, incumbents are required to provide academic leadership in:

  • Teaching and learning

  • Research

  • Professional engagement in the field

  • Community engagement

  • Institutional governance

  • Leadership contributions should be evident at departmental, Faculty, and institutional levels.

Job Requirements

Associate Professor

  • A PhD in Science Education (required)

  • Experience teaching Science Education and at least one additional STEM Education discipline (preferably Information and Communication Technology/Educational Technology)

  • Extensive teaching experience at post-school level (school-level teaching experience will be an advantage)

  • Proven supervision experience of Master’s and PhD students in Science Education to completion

  • Supervision experience in ICT in Education, Technology Education, Engineering Education, or Mathematics Education will be an advantage

  • A national and emerging international research profile in Science Education (a focus on integrated STEM Education will be an advantage)

  • A demonstrated track record of administration, management, and/or academic leadership

Senior Lecturer

  • A PhD in Science Education (required)

  • Experience teaching Science Education and at least one additional STEM Education discipline (preferably Information and Communication Technology/Educational Technology)

  • Teaching experience at post-school level (school-level teaching experience will be an advantage)

  • Supervision experience of at least Master’s students in Science Education to completion

  • Supervision experience in ICT in Education, Technology Education, Engineering Education, or Mathematics Education will be an advantage

  • An emerging national research profile in Science Education (a focus on integrated STEM Education will be an advantage)

  • A demonstrated track record of administration, management, and/or academic leadership

Application Process

  • Prospective candidates are required to review the full job profile and submit all relevant documentation. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

Required Documentation

  • A comprehensive CV and certified copies of relevant qualifications, including:

  • Reasons for leaving current and previous positions
  • Referees who are current and/or previous direct line managers, including their title, designation, contact number, and email address

  • A concise motivation letter addressing the following:

  • Research and postgraduate supervision experience
  • Teaching experience at post-school and school levels
  • Community engagement experience
  • Professional involvement and contributions to Science Education and other STEM disciplines
  • Leadership, administrative, and management experience

Please note: Handwritten applications will not be considered.

All application documents must be submitted to avoid disqualification.

Enquiries

Any queries regarding the application process may be directed to:
hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za

Selection Process (Provisional)

  • Shortlisting date: To be confirmed

  • Selection will include an assessment and/or presentation and a formal interview

  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified of interview dates

Remuneration (Per Annum)

Associate Professor

  • Basic Pensionable Salary: R987,607

  • Cost to Company (Approximate): R1,270,054

Senior Lecturer

  • Basic Pensionable Salary: R826,322

  • Cost to Company (Approximate): R1,069,564

Additional Information

  • All applications will be treated in strict confidence

  • While the post is advertised as permanent, the University reserves the right to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years

  • Rhodes University reserves the right not to fill the post

  • An application does not guarantee an interview

  • Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates

Closing Date: 11 February 2026

If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Equity Statement

  • Recognising that diversity is integral to excellence, Rhodes University strongly encourages applications from South African members of underrepresented designated groups and persons with disabilities. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

All appointments are made in accordance with:

  • Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (as amended)

  • Immigration Act 13 of 2022

  • Rhodes University Recruitment and Selection Policies

Our Values

Rhodes University’s commitment to a positive, supportive, and enabling environment is guided by the following values:
Diversity | Integrity | Respect | Excellence | Collegiality | Compassion

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