NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIESVACANCY: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURERPOSITION NUMBER: M000150PEROMNES GRADE: A8/A7EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENTNOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION. Duties & Responsibilities Teaching and Learning:Teach introductory and advanced level courses to a diverse student body, including skills as well as specialty courses in broadcasting OR journalism and media studies.Teach general communication courses.Bring enthusiasm and strong pedagogy to teaching; engage in a practical, hands-on program of teaching; and provide strong mentoring to students.Provide curricular leadership in broadcasting OR journalism and media studies.Engage in Scholarly and subject-related case studies.Provide service to the Institution.Provide service to the Community.Advise students. Community Engagement:Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field, and to build and expand the broadcasting OR journalism and media studies subject group across all campuses. Scholarly work:Publication record and clear evidence of agenda for continued research in the field of broadcasting OR journalism and media studies.Participation in research projects with colleagues.Expected to continue furthering personal study towards a PhD or pursue a Post Doc in Communication. Study guidance:Provide study guidance to graduate students on an honours, Masters, and Doctorate level (in the case of PhD candidates). Administration and other tasks:Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above.Study guide development and update.Student marks and assessment.Share responsibility for committee and department assignments as required.Contribute to the Faculty Committees as well as University Committees.Participate in services related to the life of the School and the community. Desired Experience & Qualification A Masters/PhD degree (NQF level 9/10) in Communication with specialisation in Broadcasting OR Journalism and Media Studies.Membership with SACOMM/SACIA. EXPERIENCE:3 years experience with Masters/PhD degree in Communication, specializing in broadcasting, OR journalism and media studies.2-3 years experience in teaching Undergraduate, Honours & Masters.2-3 years practical experience as a broadcasting OR journalism and media studies specialist. FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):Within higher education.Within industry-related environments.Sound understanding of the broadcasting OR journalism and media studies disciplines. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:Team player within groups.Sound relations with colleagues.Able to work independently.Ethical principles and academic integrity. REMUNERATION:The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr. Mooki Lobelo 018 389 2599ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia MphuthI 018 389 2457CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2024PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible. Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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