Job Description

Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
Posted

30 April 2025

- Closing Date

14 May 2025

Division

0502 - Botany

Minimum experience

Associate

Company primary industry

Higher Education

Job functional area

Education

Salary

R633 149 - R826 949 per annum

Lecturer (nGAP) in Botany

Botany Department

The Department of Botany invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research) and community engagement, and 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 and contribute to their profession.

The Requirements

At least a Masters??? degree in terrestrial plant ecophysiology. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD or who have made significant progress towards completing a PhD in terrestrial plant ecophysiology with a focus on climate change. Tutoring, facilitation, or conference presentation experience required. No teaching experience is required, but teaching experience in plant function and/or plant physiology, as well as plant response to climate change, will be an advantage. No research supervision is required. Emerging track record of research publication and/or conference presentations.
Some administrative or management experience, albeit in informal contexts, e.g., student or sports clubs, work experience.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile and

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.
+ All relevant transcripts for Masters qualification.
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 046 603 7266.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

Short-listing meeting 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.

Remuneration per annum (Grade: Lecturer):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R633 149


Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R826 949



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 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: 14 May 2025

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

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