Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science invite 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, recognizing differences in the execution of 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 level and contribute to their profession. In addition, a Professor and Associate Professor provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement and contribute towards the institution's governance. This leadership contribution of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels. The Requirements At least a PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related field. Teaching, research and community engagement focus in quantitative ecology with experience in social ecological systems and ecosystem services. Experience in spatial analysis (GIS and remote sensing) will be an advantage. Tutoring, facilitation, or conference presentation experience required. Some teaching experience is an added advantage. Ability to teach in some of the following areas: quantitative ecology, social-ecological systems and ecosystem services Some research supervision of postgraduate degrees is an added advantage. Evidence of research publication. Some administrative experience albeit in informal contexts e.g., student or sports clubs, work experiences. At least a PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related field. Teaching, research and community engagement focus in quantitative ecology with experience in social ecological systems and ecosystem services. Experience in spatial analysis (GIS and remote sensing) will be an advantage. Teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels required. Experience in teaching and research in quantitative ecology, including social- ecological systems and ecosystem services. Research supervision of at least Masters’ degrees to completion Emerging national profile in discipline. Track record of research publication. Proven track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research and community engagement. Associate Professor At least a PhD in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related field. Teaching, research and community engagement focus in quantitative ecology with experience in social ecological systems and ecosystem services. Experience in spatial analysis (GIS and remote sensing) will be an advantage. Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels. Experience in teaching and research in quantitative ecology, including social- ecological systems and ecosystem services. Research supervision of at least Masters’ and PhDs to completion. National and emerging international profile in discipline. Track record of research publication. Proven track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles in teaching, assessment, research and community engagement Application Process It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and the 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 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. 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 scheduled for the TBC 2024. 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: Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:R600,141.00 Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R782,346.00 Senior Lecturer Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R742,411.00 Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R958,719.00 Associate Professor Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R887,318.00 Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R 1,138,361.00 All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as 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. Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandatehas 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. If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 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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