Readvertisement : Senior Researcher (SR) / Associate Professor (AP)

Readvertisement : Senior Researcher (SR) / Associate Professor (AP) - 5 Year Contract

Institute for the Study of the English of Africa

The Institute for the Study of the Englishes of Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for teaching and learning, the creation of knowledge (research), professional involvement, and community engagement, recognising 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 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, as well as to contribute towards the leadership and management of the institution.

The Requirements

Senior Researcher

• A PhD in Literary Studies in English / English Literature Education is required
• At least 2 years of teaching experience (including Literary Studies / literature education) at the undergraduate level is required
• Evidence of research supervision of at least a master’s degree to completion is required
• An emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible publication record in peer‑reviewed publications are required
• A track record of administration, management and / or leadership is required

Associate Professor

Application Process

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

The following documents are required :

Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.

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

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change)

Remuneration per annum (Grade SR)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum : R783 243

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately) : R

Remuneration per annum (Grade AP)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum : R936 120

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately) : R

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a fixed‑term contract. 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 : 12 January 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.

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of under‑represented 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.

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