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

Rhodes University Makhanda, Eastern Cape Contract Posted 27 September 2026 - Closing Date 09 October 2026

Division 0112 - Sociology & Industrial Sociology Minimum experience Associate Company primary industry Higher Education Job functional area Education Contract term 48 Salary R1 069 564 - R1 546 213 per annum

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Sociology and Industrial Sociology

(Contract post)

The Department of Sociology and Industrial Sociology is looking for 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.

In addition, a Professor and an Associate Professor are to provide academic leadership in the following areas: teaching and learning, research and community engagement, and contribute towards the institution's governance. This leadership contribution should be evidenced at the departmental, faculty, and institutional levels.

The Requirements

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.
• Candidates must have experience in teaching and publishing in the disciplinary areas of Development Studies.
• Expertise on development theory and practice required, 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.
• Candidates must have experience in teaching and publishing in the disciplinary areas of Development Studies.
• Expertise on development theory and practice required, 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.
• Candidates must have experience in teaching and publishing in the disciplinary areas of Development Studies.
• Expertise on development theory and practice required, 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.

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:
• • 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.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered.

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

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application, please contact hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process:

• 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:

Senior Lecturer Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 826,322.00 Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,069,564.00

Associate Professor Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 987,607.00 Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,270,054.00

Professor Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R1,209,763.00 Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,546,213.00

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.

Closing Date: 09 October 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.

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

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.