Lecturer V000100 (Re-advertisement)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The North-West University’s School of Communication (Faculty of Humanities) situated on the Vanderbijlpark campus is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our school as a Lecturer in Communication with a specialisation in web and related design, social media design, and the digital communication environments. The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in communication studies, digital media, or a related field. This position is ideal for a professional with a strong background in digital communication and a passion for teaching and mentoring students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning:
- Teach undergraduate BA Communication modules in web design, social media design, digital communication, and related fields. Development of the honours programme is taking place at present, and the incumbent will have to teach modules in the honours programme as well.
- Develop and deliver course materials that reflect current industry trends and technological advancements, particularly a strong background in the ADOBE suite, web design, media and ethics as well as general journalistic layout and design.
- Assist with the development of the BA Communication honours programme in digital communication.
- Foster a positive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication.
- Engage in curriculum development and continuous improvement of existing as well as future honours degree modules.
- Mentor and advise students on academic and career paths in digital communication and design.
- Participate in departmental meetings and university events.
- Contribute to the development of innovative teaching methods and strategies specifically focused on the NWU student cohort.
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and research initiatives.
- Study guide development and updates.
- Administration of student marks and assessment as well as marking of all assessments and portfolios in the different modules.
- Provide supervision to postgraduate students in the fields of multimedia and interactive media studies.
- Advise students on a research, academic and work-integrated level.
Research and Innovation:
- Doing scholarly research in the context of visual communication with the aim of research outputs.
- Participation in research projects with colleagues.
Management and Administration:
- Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above.
- Share responsibility for faculty, school, subject-group, and specialisation group assignments as required.
Community Engagement:
- Engage in various community engagement activities, including service learning, engaged research and voluntarism for the benefit of the community.
Minimum requirements
- A Master of Arts (NQF level 9) in Communication with Multimedia or Design as areas of specialisation.
- A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience at a higher education institution.
- Postgraduate supervision at honours level.
- Publication of academic articles or presentation of work at academic conferences.
- A minimum of 2 years’ professional experience as a web developer/multimedia strategist, as well as graphic design and desktop publishing; as well as creating different types of multimedia campaigns, websites, UX design, app prototyping, and desktop publishing.
RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Membership with the South African Communications Association (SACOMM).
- Involvement in community engagement activities.
- Must have experience in using online learning management systems for presentation of lesson content and assessment.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Adobe Creative Suit is a must, especially InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, After Effects, and Premier Pro. Development and design of mobile applications. Algorithm programming. Editing of audio-visual material.
- Strong graphic design and UX design skills.
- A portfolio of previous work is essential.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must be able to work well under pressure and work well with others.
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: Miss Naomi du Plessis, Tel: 016 910 3507
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela, Tel: 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 4 September 2024
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.
