Academic Leader

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Wits University Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Lecturer to join our team at the Department of Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies in the School of Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a wide range of courses across all years of study, implementing student-centred pedagogies, supervising postgraduate students, and contributing to curriculum design and development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teach and develop courses in interdisciplinary culture studies and the creative arts
  • Supervise postgraduate students at Honours, MA and PhD level
  • Conduct research in areas related to expertise
  • Carry out administrative duties for the department, school and faculty
  • Contribute to academic citizenship and the intellectual and public life of the university
Requirements
  • PhD in cultural studies, film or media studies, visual cultures, or related field
  • Established publication record and expertise in one or more fields related to storytelling, media studies, and creative practices
  • Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Administrative experience at departmental management level
Desirable Skills and Experience
  • Experience in curriculum development and the scholarship of teaching and learning
  • Expertise in student-centred pedagogies and postgraduate supervision

We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our lens of decoloniality and interdisciplinarity. The successful candidate will be required to contribute to the intellectual and public life of the university and take part in the rotation of the role of Head of Department.


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