Master’s in Creative Writing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Education & Teaching

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Job Description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Master’s in Creative Writing

School of Languages and Literatures

The School of Languages and Literature invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Requirements

Lecturer

A Master’s in Creative Writing.

Candidates will be expected to either complete or make reasonable progress towards a PhD in line with the targets and timeframes agreed with the HoD during their probation period, should they be appointed.

Some teaching experience and/or teaching facilitation is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, testing, and marking, or be willing to acquire these skills immediately upon starting the job through workshop attendance or other developmental opportunities.
An ability to teach Creative Writing in either Kaaps or isi-Xhosa, and English is required.
An ability to supervise postgraduate students in Creative Writing in either Kaaps or isi-Xhosa, and in English is required.
Some evidence and experience in conducting research.
Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Senior Lecturer

A PhD in Creative Writing.
Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, testing, and marking, or be willing to acquire these skills immediately upon starting the job through workshop attendance or other developmental opportunities.
Experience in teaching Creative Writing in either Kaaps or isi-Xhosa, and in English is required.
Research supervision experience at Master’s degree level in Creative Writing in either Kaaps or isi-Xhosa, and in English is required.
Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible record of accredited, peer-reviewed publications or a record of creative research outputs (for example, poetry and fiction).
Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile and further particulars document for further information on the post and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required and must be uploaded under the Additional Documents section of the online application form:

A strong and succinct motivation letter outlining your interest in the post and your suitability for the position. Your motivation must address each job requirement individually, clearly articulate your relevant experience, and demonstrate how you meet each requirement.
A comprehensive CV which should include the following: -
- A list of creative outputs.
- 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.
All relevant certificates.

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 please contact hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process:

Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date and will be required to participate in the following selection process:

Referee reports will be solicited. Candidates will be asked to please inform their referees of this process.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a paper/presentation by a specified date before the interviews.
On the day of the interviews, candidate will be expected to present their paper, followed by a question-and-answer session.
A panel interview process is expected to follow the presentation and question-and-answer session.

Remuneration per annum:

Lecturer

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 667,972.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R 872,722.00

Senior Lecturer

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 826,322.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,069,564.00

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 does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 19 November 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.

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.

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Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

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