Economics Lecturer (Readvertisement)

Posted 18 June 2025 - Closing Date 02 July 2025

Lecturer

Economics and Economic History
The Department of Economics and Economic History invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Economics and Economic History
The Department of Economics and Economic History at Rhodes University is a vibrant and diverse academic unit offering undergraduate to doctoral programmes, including a specialised Master of Commerce in Financial Markets. With a strong emphasis on student centred teaching and learning, the department integrates rigorous teaching with research excellence across areas such as financial markets, international trade, development, environmental and natural resource economics, and the creative economy. Its research groups—focusing on Money, Banking and Financial Markets; Development, Institutions and Labour Markets; and Environmental and Natural Resource Economics—investigate pressing economic and social challenges, particularly within the Eastern Cape and broader African context. The department also incorporates strong community engagement and service-learning components in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Main Objectives

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

The Requirements

At least a Ph.D. in Economics or equivalent, or, in exceptional circumstances, a Masters’ degree in Economics, or equivalent with completion of a Ph.D in view (final draft completed).

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with postgraduate teaching experience an advantage.
• Disciplinary expertise in Public Policy, Institutional Economics and related areas.
• An emerging research profile, with at least some journal publications and conference presentations
• Research supervision or co-supervision at postgraduate level
• 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 the

• All applicants should submit:

• An application form
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, including academic transcripts;
• A substantial motivation which tells us:
• Your research trajectory.
• Your teaching approach and experience.
• The level you are applying for, your interest in the post and suitability in light of the 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 please contact 046 603 8753.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting: 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:

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R633 149

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R826 949

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a 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: 02 July 2025

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 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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