Lecturer (P001165)
Listing reference: nwu_002013
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 30 September 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
POSITION NUMBER: P001165
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The School of Communication at the NWU (Potchefstroom Campus) has one vacancy for a Lecturer in the vibrant and dynamic field of communication, subject field Corporate Communication.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scholarly work (Research & Innovation)
- Publication record and clear evidence of agenda for continued research in the field of Corporate Communication and Communication Management.
- Participation in research projects with colleagues.
- Expected to continue furthering personal study – pursue PhD in Communication.
Study guidance (Postgraduate supervision)
- Provide study guidance to graduate students on an Honours and Masters level.
Teaching & Learning
- Teach introductory and advanced level courses to a diverse student body, including skills as well as specialty courses in Corporate Communication.
- Teach general communication courses.
- Teach emerging visual 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 the Corporate Communication program.
- Engage in Scholarly and subject-related case studies.
- Provide service to the Institution.
- Provide service to the Community.
Curriculum development
- Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field, and to build and expand the Corporate Communication subject group across all campuses.
Administration and other tasks
- Responsible for all administrative tasks with regard to the above.
- Study guide development and update.
- Student marks and assessment.
- Share responsibility for committee and department assignments as required.
- Participate in services related to the life of the School and the community.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Communication with specialisation in Corporate Communication (or related fields such as Communication Management, Marketing Communication, Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Integrated Communication, etc.).
- A proven research profile of publications or publications in process.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 3 years’ Teaching and Learning experience with undergraduate, honours or masters students.
- A minimum of 3 years’ practical experience as a Corporate Communication specialist.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Visual communication and design.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in New media.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Registered/active membership with SACOMM.
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Knowledge of the higher education environment.
- Knowledge of industry-related environments.
- Sound understanding of the broad Corporate Communication discipline.
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: Prof L Holtzhausen on 018 299 1645
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw on 018 285 2304
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 February 2024
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.
