Junior Lecturer V000102
Listing reference: nwu_000992
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 19 August 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
LOCATION: VANDERBILJPARK CAMPUS
DIVISION: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
POSITION NUMBER: V000102
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER
REPORTING TO: SCHOOL DIRECTOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The School of Communication Studies at the NWU (Vanderbijlpark Campus) has one vacancy for a Junior Lecturer in the vibrant and dynamic field of communication, the subject field of Corporate Communication and/or Journalism.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Scholarly work (Research & Innovation)
- Publication record and clear evidence of agenda for continued research in the field of Corporate communication and/or Journalism.
- Participation in research projects with colleagues, experience in generating new projects and grants or funding for these projects.
- Identify and manage possible research projects for collaboration with various partners.
- Identify potential sources of funding or grants for research-based projects and outcomes
2. Teaching and Learning
- Teach introductory and advanced level research courses to a diverse student body.
- Provide research leadership in the corporate communication and/or journalism communication program.
- Engage in scholarly and subject-related case studies
3. Administration and other tasks
- Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above.
Minimum requirements
- An Honours Degree in Communication/Journalism is essential
- An established publication record is desirable.
- Project and finance Management is desirable.
- Mentoring (desirable).
- NRF rating (desirable).
- International networking (desirable).
- People Management skills (desirable).
- Registration with SACOMM, PRISA is desirable.
FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 5 years experience in teaching (desirable).
- 5 years of practical experience as a corporate communication/Journalism specialist (desirable).
FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must be within higher education.
- Must be within an industry-related environment.
- Sound understanding of the broad Corporate Communication or Journalism discipline.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Team player within groups
- Sound relations with colleagues
- Able to work independently
- Ethical principles and academic integrity
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: Naomi du Plessis Tel: 016 910 3507
CLOSING DATE : 20 August 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: December 2022/ January 2023
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.
