Senior Lecturer/associate Professor in The School of Journalism and Media Studies

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Posted **03 November 2025** - Closing Date **17 November 2025**
- **Division**
- **0107 - Journalism and Media Studies**
- **Minimum experience**
- **Mid-Senior**
- **Company primary industry**
- **Higher Education**
- **Job functional area**
- **Education**
- **Salary**
- **R1 013 469 - R1 203 447 per annum**

**Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Media Studies**

As a scholar and practitioner with a depth of experience in the study and practice of journalism, you’ll oversee the fusion of cutting-edge journalism practice with transformative experiential learning and practice-based research. As a core aspect of this work, you will take on the editorship of Grocott’s Mail, South Africa’s oldest independent newspaper (est. 1870), owned by the School of JMS. In this role, you will work alongside JMS colleagues to produce hyperlocal, solutions-driven stories that bridge digital and historical divides, amplify marginalised voices, and hold power to account.

This is a rare opportunity to research and publish globally on the frontiers of journalism education and practice, mentor self-reflexive media leaders and drive civic impact in a city that needs and deserves accountable storytelling.

**The Requirements**

**Senior Lecturer**

- A PhD in Journalism Studies or Media Studies, or closely related fields, plus at least five years of experience as a Practitioner in a print and/or digital news environment.
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required.
- Experience in teaching and research in one or more of the following disciplinary areas: Journalism practice in digital environments, Journalism Studies, Media Studies, Communication Studies.
- Research supervision of at least Master’s degrees to completion required.
- Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible publication record in peer-reviewed publications.
- Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles.

**Associate Professor**

- A PhD in Journalism Studies or Media Studies, or closely related fields, plus at least five years of experience as a Practitioner in a print and/or digital news environment.
- Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Experience in teaching and research in one or more of the following disciplinary areas: Journalism practice in digital environments, Journalism Studies, Media Studies, Communication Studies.
- Supervision of Master’s degrees to completion is required. Supervising PhD degrees to completion is an advantage.
- National and emerging international profile in the discipline and substantial publication record in peer-reviewed publications.
- Proven track record of involvement in administration, management and leadership.

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:

- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.

- A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements, as well as your professional experience relative to the requirements of this role.

**Selection Process**:

- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

**Remuneration per annum**:
**Senior Lecturer**
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 783,243.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00

**Associate Professor**
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 936,120.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,203,447.00

**Closing Date: 17 November 2025**

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

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These values are:
**Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion**

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