Associate Professor Mafikeng

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITION NUMBER: M PEROMNES: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION. Duties & Responsibilities PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The School of Communication Studies at the NWU (Mahikeng Campus) has one vacancy for an Associate Professor in the vibrant and dynamic field of communication. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Teach advanced level courses to a diverse student body, including skills as well as specialty courses in journalism and media studies OR corporate communication. Teach general 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 journalism and media studies OR corporate communication program. Engage in scholarly and subject related case studies. Provide service to the Institution. Provide service to 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 and media studies OR corporate communication subject group across all campuses. Scholarly Work Well established publication record and clear evidence of agenda for continued research in the field of journalism and media studies OR corporate 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 the above, including study guide development and update, student marks and assessment, sharing responsibility for committee and department assignments as required, contributing to the Faculty Committees as well as University Committees, and participating in services related to the life of the School and the community. Desired Experience & Qualification A PhD (NQF level 10) in Communication with specialization in Journalism and media studies OR Corporate Communication. An extensive publication record and proven postgraduate supervision within the specified field. A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. A minimum of five (5) years’ practical experience as a Journalism and media studies OR Corporate Communication specialist within the South African industry, government-related, as well as international experience. ADDED ADVANTAGE: A professional membership with SACOMM, SACIA, etc. KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Competencies in technical usage of teaching tools within institutions of higher learning, proven track record with relations within communication industry, and sound understanding of the Journalism and media studies OR corporate communication discipline. KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Team player within groups, sound relations with colleagues, able to work independently, and 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: Dr. Mooki Lobelo, Tel No: ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2024COMMENCEMENT 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr