(Two-year Fixed Term Contract)
CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH TEACHING AND LEARNING
EXTENDED STUDIES UNIT
The Centre for Higher Education Research Teaching and Learning invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
The Department
The work of CHERTL involves the development of academic staff as professional educators, the promotion and assurance of quality in teaching and learning, and the development of student learning in conjunction with academic departments, the latter more directly through the work of the Extended Studies Unit (ESU). In addition, CHERTL also functions as an academic department of Rhodes University focused on Higher Education as a field of study and the development of teaching and learning in higher education.
The Centre conducts research on teaching and learning in higher education and offers formal programmes in Higher Education Studies contributing to the development of quality teaching and learning. The Centre is also responsible for promoting service-learning within the institution, for the administration and development of the New Generation of Academics (nGAP), for enhancing the quality of short courses and supporting tutor coordinators.
The scope of CHERTLs work moves beyond the institution, playing an active role at national and international levels. CHERTL contributes significantly to the national higher education landscape, both through the offering of formal qualifications at other institutions as well as through representation on national bodies such as the Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA) and the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC).
Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research), community engagement and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, 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, professional involvement in the field and community engagement as well as to contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.
Job Requirements
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Lecturer
A Masters Degree in Politics or Sociology, with an understanding of the literacies required for successful study in the disciplines. Experience in teaching in an extended curriculum program would be an advantage.
- Teaching, tutoring, and facilitation experience in a Higher Education Institution.
- Ability to augment and teach the disciplinary knowledge and literacies of Politics and Sociology in the Humanities Extended Studies Programme.
- Experience teaching on an extended curriculum programme would be an added advantage.
- Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
Prospective candidates must read the job profile and further particulars 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 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.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.
Selection Process (provisional Date, Subject To Change)
- Short-listing meeting scheduled for the 9 September
- 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.
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R600 141
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R782 346
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a fixed-term contract of two years. 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: 2 September 2024
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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These Values Are
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion
