Department of Secondary and Post School Education invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), community engagement, and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, recognising differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University levels. These posts require the incumbent to teach in the Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) programme at Rhodes and to coordinate its Teaching Practice and service-learning components. This includes liaison with local schools and educational organisations.
The Requirements
- Masters Degree relevant to Educational Studies
- PGCE qualification will be an advantage
- At least one year of relevant teaching experience in Higher Education
- At least one year of teaching experience at school level
- Experience in Teaching Practice coordination will be an advantage
It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile 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.
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 TBC.
- 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: R 633 149
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R 826 949
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. 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.
Closing Date: 07 March 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.
Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.
These Values Are
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion
