Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) in the Department of Music and Musicology (Re

Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) in the Department of Music and Musicology (Re- Advertisement)

Academic, Eastern Cape Grahamstown

R 455373 - R 639418

Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) in the Department of Music and Musicology (Re - Advertisement)

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University especially encourages South African members of designated groups to apply.

Please note that this appointment will be made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of RSA and the University's recruitment and selection policies and equity strategies. The initial focus will be on candidates from under-represented groups.

The New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) is funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training and is part of its Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF). nGAP, seeks to accelerate the academic careers of individuals from designated groups by providing opportunities to acquire a postgraduate qualification (ideally at doctoral level), within an overall programme which provides mentoring and support as appointees are inducted into all areas of academic life. Appointees are provided with a much reduced workload in the early years of the six-year programme.

The nGAP offers a rare opportunity for individuals with an interest in pursuing an academic career to be developed in a supportive programme designed for their needs.

The position is aimed at individuals who are:

• Interested in and can demonstrate commitment to an academic career
• 40 years of age and younger
• Eligible for postgraduate study at doctoral level
• Willing to commit to an appointment at Rhodes University for the full 6 years of the nGAP.

Please pay attention to the Conditions of Services in the attached RU Protocol for employment of New Generations of Academics' Programme

Requirements:

A Master's degree in any Music discipline with an intention to complete a PhD in Ethnomusicology. Background in Indigenous African Music performance practice. In addition, candidates should have:

• Tutoring or facilitation experience required. No teaching experience is required
• Ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Ethnomusicology; World Music studies; Indigenous African Musical Arts performance practice.
• No research supervision required.
• Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal), will be an advantage.

• Evidence of Indigenous African Music performances (this can be submitted in any video format)

For additional information on the requirements, please refer to the Academic Role Profile.

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile, and further particulars relating to this post and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The selection process that will be followed for this post including dates of short-listing, the interview etc., is contained in the document above. The Full Minimum Requirements against which candidates are to be measured are outlined in the requirements document.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for presentations and interviews before the end of October 2020.

Remuneration:

Basic salary Pension/Provident fund: R455, 373 per annum:

Approximate cost to company: R639, 418 per annum

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. 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. Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website.

Closing Date: 28 September 2020

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

Ref: RU000403/MM

Vacancy Type: Permanent