Senior Lecturer / Lecturer -  (Grade: SL/L)

Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science

The Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries 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

Lecturer

• At least a PhD in Ichthyology or Fisheries Science, or an equivalent cognate discipline with a focus on Fisheries Science.
• Tutoring, facilitation, or conference presentation experience required. Some teaching experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to teach in some of the following disciplinary areas: Ichthyology and Fisheries Sciences
• Some research supervision of postgraduate degrees is an added advantage
• Some research publications are an added advantage.
• Some administrative experience, albeit in informal contexts (e.g., student or sports clubs), and work experience.

Senior lecturer

• At least a PhD in Ichthyology or Fisheries Science, or an equivalent cognate discipline with a focus on Fisheries Science.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
• Experience in teaching some topics related to Ichthyology and Fisheries Science
• Research supervision of at least Master’s degree level to completion is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of research publications and research grant funding.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and Academic CV format 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 outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that 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.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2026
• 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 SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                                         R  826 322

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):                          R1 069 564

Remuneration per annum (Grade L):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                                         R  667 972

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):                          R 872 722

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.

Closing Date: 08 June 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.

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 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes 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

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.