Associate Professor Jobs in South Africa

This guide looks at a permanent Associate Professor post in the Department of Management at Rhodes University, in the Eastern Cape. The post is readvertised, at Grade AP, and it is aimed at an academic who can provide leadership in teaching, learning and research in Management.

About Rhodes University and the Work

Rhodes University is a South African university, and this role sits in its Department of Management. Academics at the university share knowledge through teaching and learning and create new knowledge through research. Professors and associate professors are expected to provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, as well as to support the work of colleagues and students in the discipline.

Role Details and Duties

The post is permanent, at Associate Professor level, Grade AP, in the Department of Management. The original listing gives a monthly salary range of R82 301.00 to R105 838.00, with a basic pensionable salary of R987 607 per annum and an approximate cost to company of R1 270 054 per annum. The closing date given on the original listing is 6 November 2026, and the reference is 208967.

• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including at Master’s level, in Management.
• Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning in the department.
• Supervise Master’s and doctoral research.
• Build and maintain a research profile in Management.
• Take on administration, management and leadership responsibilities in the department.
• Mentor and help develop early career academics.

Requirements

• A PhD in Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Considerable teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Master’s level.
• Teaching in disciplinary areas including Strategic Management and Financial Management.
• Evidence of Master’s and doctoral research supervision.
• An emerging national profile in Management.
• A track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles.
• Experience mentoring and developing early career academics.

Where to Find This Opening Safely

1. Use the original Careers24 listing linked from this page, which is the most reliable place for the role details and the application instructions.
2. Check the listing for the documents it asks for, including a comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, reasons for leaving current and previous jobs, and referees who are or were direct line managers, with their title, name, designation and contact information.
3. Prepare a clear, concise motivation outlining your interest in the post and your suitability for it, as the original listing asks for.
4. Use only official channels shown on the original listing, and be cautious about messages or copies of the advert that ask you to pay or to share details outside that route.

Practical Tips to Increase Your Chances

• Show your teaching experience clearly across undergraduate, postgraduate and Master’s levels.
• Give concrete evidence of research supervision and of your research profile in Management.
• Highlight any departmental leadership, administration and mentoring experience.
• Keep your CV and motivation focused, complete and easy to follow.
• Apply before the closing date shown on the original listing.

How the Process Works

Use the Apply button on this page to open the original Careers24 listing, then follow the application instructions shown there. The original listing notes that no hand-written applications will be considered, that selection may include an assessment and/or presentation, and that shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date. It also notes that if you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Important Information

This post is informational only, and openings and requirements can change at any time. Readers should apply only through official channels and should check the details in the official posting for the role they are interested in. Appointments are made in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and Rhodes University recruitment policies, as stated on the original listing.

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