LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER M000198 - Re-advertisement
Listing reference: nwu_002433
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 15 March 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mmabatho
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL: SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
VACANCY: LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER
POSITION NUMBER: M000198
PEROMNES: A8/A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
(NB: PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT TO APPLY).
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The School of Communication Studies at the NWU (Mahikeng Campus) has a vacancy for a Lecturer or a Senior Lecturer in the vibrant and dynamic field of communication. The incumbent will be responsible for Teaching & Learning, Curriculum Development, scholarly work and providing study guidance.
Job description
Teaching
- Teach general communication courses, introductory and advanced level courses to a diverse student body, including skills as well as specialty courses in journalism, corporate and development communication.
- 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 journalism, corporate and development communication program.
- Engage in Scholarly and subject related case studies.
- Provide service to the Institution and the Community.
- Advise students.
Curriculum development
- Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field, and to build and expand the journalism, corporate and development communication subject group across all campuses
Scholarly work
- Publication record and clear evidence of agenda for continued research in the field of broadcasting, journalism, corporate and development communication.
- Participation in research projects with colleagues.
- Expected to continue furthering personal study – pursue Post Doc in Communication.
Study guidance
- Provide study guidance to graduate students on an Honours, Masters and Doctorate level.
Administration and other tasks
- Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to Teaching, Curriculum development, Scholarly work and Study guidance.
- 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
Minimum requirements
- A MA in Communication (NQF level 9) (for a Lecturer position) and a PhD (NQF level 10) (for a Senior lecturer) in Communication with specialisation in Corporate or Development Communication.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ working experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ practical experience as a corporate or development communication specialist in the South African industry, government sector and international industry.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Professional membership with SACOMM and/or SACIA.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Within Higher Education and industry related environments.
· Sound understanding of the broad broadcasting, journalism, corporate and development Communication discipline.
KEY 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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Mooki Lobelo, Tel. No: 018 389-2599
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389-2457
CLOSING DATE: 15 March 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
