ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR IN ICHTHYOLOGY AND FISHERIES SCIENCE Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Full Time 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 Ichthyology and Fisheries Sciences (DIFS) at Rhodes University is seeking to appoint at the level of Associate Professor/Professor and invites suitably qualified candidates to apply.
Main Objectives:
Academics are expected to assume administrative, management, and leadership duties at the Departmental, Faculty, and University level and contribute to their profession.
In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement, as well as contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Associate Professor and Professor should be evident at the departmental, Faculty, and institutional levels. The incumbent is expected to take on the role of Head of Department when needed and must be willing to assume these responsibilities.
RequirementsThe requirements
The job requirements at each level are specified below:
Job DetailsRecognising 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 Ichthyology and Fisheries Sciences (DIFS) at Rhodes University is seeking to appoint at the level of Associate Professor/Professor and invites suitably qualified candidates to apply.
Main Objectives:
Academics are expected to assume administrative, management, and leadership duties at the Departmental, Faculty, and University level and contribute to their profession.
In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement, as well as contribute towards the governance of the institution. This leadership contribution of the Associate Professor and Professor should be evident at the departmental, Faculty, and institutional levels. The incumbent is expected to take on the role of Head of Department when needed and must be willing to assume these responsibilities.
RequirementsThe requirements
The job requirements at each level are specified below:
Associate Professor
At least a PhD in Fisheries Science or Aquaculture or equivalent.Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Experience in teaching and research in aquaculture and fisheries science is required. Ichthyology would be beneficial.Research supervision of Master's and PhD degrees to completion required.An established national and an emerging international profile in the discipline.Track record of research publication and research grant acquisition.Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research, and community engagement.Proven track record of developing and maintaining national and international partners and collaborators.Professor
At least a PhD in Fisheries Science or Aquaculture or equivalent.Extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Experience in teaching and research in aquaculture and fisheries science is required. Ichthyology would be beneficial.Research supervision of Master's and PhD degrees to completion required.International profile in the discipline.Extensive track record of research publication and research grant acquisition.Proven track record of administration, management, and leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research, and community engagement.Proven track record of developing and maintaining national and international partners and collaborators.Please refer to the role profile and further particulars for further information on the full job requirements, key performance indicators, and competencies.
Application process The following documents are required: An application form; A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications. This must include: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.academic transcripts.A substantial motivation of no more than 5 pages that tells us:The level you are applying for.Your research trajectory.Your teaching approach and experience.The level you are applying for, your interest in the post and suitability in light of the requirements.It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted. Failure to submit such documentation will result in an application not being considered. No hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified. Any questions or inquiries regarding the submission of an application can be addressed to Ntosh Gongqa at ****** or 046 603 8616.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change): The selection process that will be followed for this post will include a presentation and an interview.Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.Remuneration per annum: Associate Professor: Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 887,318.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,138,361.00
Professor: Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R1,086,915.00
Cost to Company per annum (approximately): R1,385,804.00
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 not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with filling the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website.
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: 28 June 2024 If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Contact InformationRhodes University
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Post Date: 6/23/2024 9:28:28 AM
Closing Date: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
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