Job Description

Associate Professor (Grade AP)Economics and Economic HistoryRecognising 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 the Economics and Economic History invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.Main ObjectivesAll academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement, recognising that there are 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 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 of the Professor should be evidenced at the departmental, Faculty and institutional levels.The RequirementsA PhD in Economics coupled with at least 10 years of experience in the field, which could be in an academic environment or a senior position in industry, where such experience includes:

• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Considerable teaching experience in Public Finance and Policy with quantitative skills and expertise in Econometrics.
• Proven track record of research in Economics
• Research supervision of Masters and PhD required.
• An emerging international and national profile in the discipline.

Application ProcessIt is essential that prospective candidates read the 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 can be submitted to .Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC
• 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 AP):Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 887 318.00Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 138 361.00All 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 mandate has 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.Closing Date: 19 August 2024If 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.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

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