Snr Lecturer/Ass Professor/Professor in the Dept of Sociology and Industrial Sociology (Contract) at Rhodes University

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**Overview** Rhodes University is a public research university located in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The Department of Sociology and Industrial Sociology is seeking suitably qualified candidates for a contract position at the level of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor. **What you will do** Academics in this role are responsible for disseminating knowledge through teaching and learning, creating knowledge through research, and engaging in community initiatives. They are also expected to undertake administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at departmental, faculty, and/or university levels. Professors and Associate Professors are further expected to provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement, and contribute to the institution's governance at departmental, faculty, and institutional levels. **Requirements (from the original advert)** **Senior Lecturer** * A PhD in Sociology or a cognate discipline with specialisation in Development Studies. * Teaching experience across a range of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. * Experience in teaching and publishing in the disciplinary areas of Development Studies. * Expertise on development theory and practice, including an understanding of the South African context. * Research supervision experience up to at least Master’s degrees to completion is required. * Approaches to teaching, learning and research, which encompass engagement with relevant communities. * Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible record of accredited, peer-reviewed publications. * Proven track record and an active interest in administration, management and leadership. * A proven track record of fundraising, including for student bursaries, is an advantage. **Associate Professor** * A PhD in Sociology or a cognate discipline with specialisation in Development Studies. * Considerable teaching experience across a range of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. * Experience in teaching and publishing in the disciplinary areas of Development Studies. * Expertise on development theory and practice, including an understanding of the South African context. * Relevant supervision of Master’s degrees to completion is required. Supervising PhD degrees to completion is an advantage. * Approaches to teaching, learning and research, which encompass engagement with relevant communities. * National and emerging international profile in the discipline and substantial publication record in peer-reviewed publications. * Proven track record and an active interest in administration, management and leadership. * A proven track record of fundraising, including for student bursaries, is an advantage. **Professor** * A PhD in Sociology or a cognate discipline with specialisation in Development Studies. * Extensive teaching experience across a range of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required. * Experience in teaching and publishing in the disciplinary areas of Development Studies. * Expertise on development theory and practice, including an understanding of the South African context. * Relevant supervision of Master’s and PhD degrees to completion is required. * Approaches to teaching, learning and research, which encompass engagement with relevant communities. * International profile in the discipline (Very good to outstanding research track record). * Proven track record and an active interest in administration, management and leadership. * A proven track record of fundraising, including for student bursaries, is an advantage. **Who should apply** This contract role is suitable for academics holding a PhD in Sociology or a cognate discipline with a specialisation in Development Studies. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in teaching, research, and community engagement within this field, with specific requirements for experience, publication profile, and supervision varying based on the desired seniority level (Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor). Applicants should also have an active interest and proven track record in administration, management, and leadership within an academic context. **Deadline** 09 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/snr-lecturer-ass-professor-professor-in-the-dept-of-sociology-and-industrial-sociology-contract-rhodes-university Source: myjobmag

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