Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Strategic Communication)Advert reference: uj_001445Advert status: Under ReviewApply by: 7 April 2024Position SummaryJob category: Education and TrainingCampus: Auckland Park Kingsway CampusContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: Open to allIntroductionThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor's vision of "Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa".Job Description:The Department of Strategic Communication offers several undergraduate programmes from a 2-year extended Diploma to a 3-year undergraduate diploma in Public Relations and Communication Management as well as an Advanced Diploma in Communication management. The Department offers an Extended Degree, a 3-year undergraduate Degree; a BA with Specialisation in Strategic Communication as well as an Honours, Masters and PhD in Strategic Communication. The Department plays a critical role in the University, Industry and the wider society by contributing to the growth of scholarship as well as practice of Strategic Communication nationally and internationally. The Department is dedicated to producing well-trained graduates who exhibit a highly sophisticated ability to internalise, reflect and communicate highly complex strategic decisions and applications effectively. The Department seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Department on a permanent contract. At Senior Lecturer level, the incumbent should be a high calibre scholar, practitioner and innovative thinker who will take on a strong leadership role and continue to build the Department's profile and standing nationally and internationally. The incumbent will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise, produce research at a high level, and contribute to academic citizenship. At Lecturer level, the incumbent should be a promising academic, who is willing to grow and emerge into a strong academic citizen and should be able to teach at undergraduate level and supervise students at Honours level.Responsibilities:Teach theoretical and practical courses across the year groups from undergraduate to postgraduate;Course coordination, curriculum development and associated administration;Publish in peer-reviewed, accredited publications;Recruit and supervise postgraduate students at Honours, Masters or PhD level;Build and maintain national and international external partners, including within industry at SL level.Minimum Requirements:A relevant Masters or Doctoral degree in Strategic Communication or a commensurate field;A promising or strong research track record;Teaching experience commensurate with the level of the post;A solid track record of postgraduate supervision. For the L level, this can be at the level of Honours, while at SL level, this can be at the level of both Honours and Masters;The ability to cross-teach Strategic Communication, Marketing, Corporate Communication as well as Public Relations and Communication Management.Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:Work in a multicultural learning and work environment at L or SL level;Work in a fast-changing and creative environment;Integrate digital technologies in teaching and learning;Engage with industry and initiate and maintain industry partnerships;Provide strong and innovative leadership at SL level;Enthuse and inspire students as well as colleagues;Team player;Takes initiative.Recommendations:Experience in teaching both theory and applied Strategic Communication courses.Strategic Communication industry experience.Enquiries:Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof E Lubinga on Tel: (011) 559-4070Your application, comprising a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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