Lecturer/Snr Lecturer/Ass Professor in the Dept of Political and International Studies (contract)

The Department of Political and International Studies invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement, 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.

• A PhD in Political Studies or a closely related discipline. Candidates who provide evidence of their PhD thesis being under examination will be considered.
• Some teaching and/or teaching facilitation experience is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, assessment, and marking, or be willing to acquire these skills immediately upon assuming the role.
• The ability to teach in International Relations and its sub-fields, and to foreground Africa in teaching.
• Supervisory experience with postgraduate students is required.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Evidence of accredited published outputs would be an advantage.

• A PhD in Political Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
• Experience in teaching in International Relations and its sub-fields, and an ability to foreground Africa in teaching.
• Relevant research supervision of at least a Master's degree to completion is needed.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible publication record in peer-reviewed publications.

• A PhD in Political Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in teaching in International Relations and its sub-fields, and an ability to foreground Africa in teaching.
• Relevant supervision of Master's degrees to completion is required. Supervising PhD degrees to completion is an advantage.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline and substantial publication record in peer-reviewed publications.

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile and further particulars document for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: at least three 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 outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

No hand written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system.

Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

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• 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 667,972.00

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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 and of itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

1 April 2026

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.

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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.

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