Lecturer P000750 (Readvertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_001961
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 23 August 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.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER: P000750
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The School of Communication Studies at the NWU (Potchefstroom Campus) has one vacancy for a junior lecturer (honours degree) / lecturer (master’s degree) in the vibrant and dynamic field of communication, subject field journalism and media studies.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching:
- Teach introductory and advanced level courses to a diverse student body, including skills as well as specialty courses in journalism, commercial (i.e. mass media) and corporate (i.e.internal) journalism.
- Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses/topics in introductory reporting and news writing; advanced news writing magazine and feature writing; multimedia storytelling; news design, radio and social media.
- Should be able to teach news writing in English and Afrikaans.
- Teach general communication courses.
- At least three to five year’s experience in the news industry will serve as a strong recommendation as the school follows an authentic learning model where students practice digital journalism in real life as part of the curriculum.
- Experience in creating different types of digital media for news will serve as a strong recommendation.
- Experience in using online learning management systems for presentation of lesson content and assessment.
- 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 programme.
- Teaching introductory and advanced level courses.
- Engage in scholarly and creative activities.
- Provide service to the institution.
- Provide service to the community and advise to students
Curriculum development :
- Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field, and to build and expand the journalism subject group across all campuses.
Scholarly work:
- Participation in research projects with colleagues
Administration and other tasks:
- Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above, with an emphasis on journalism and media studies.
- 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 community.
Minimum requirements
Minimum requirements:
- An honours degree in communication with specialisation in journalism and media studies.
- A master’s degree in communication with specialisation in journalism and media studies.
- A minimum of 3 years’ work experience with master’s degree in communication with specialisation in journalism and media studies.
- A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in practical experience as a journalist.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- SACOMM membership.
- A minimum of 5 years’ work experience with master’s degree in communication with specialisation in journalism and media studies.
- A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in practical experience as a journalist.
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Within higher education to be able to apply all journalistic programmes offered at NWU.
- Within industry-related environments including areas such as journalism, writing, editing, design, social media, data visualisation and analysis, multimedia storytelling and magazine journalism. Experience in broadcast journalism and editorial management a plus.
- Sound understanding of the broad communication discipline.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Team player within groups.
- Sound relations with colleagues .
- Able to work independently.
- Strong work ethic.
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 Lida Holtzhausen on 0182991645
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw on 018 285 2304
CLOSING DATE: 23 August 2023
PLANNED 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.
