Lecturer (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Strategic Communication: Marketing) at University of Johannesburg

Job purpose:

• Lecture in Strategic Communication.

Teaching:

• Lecture undergraduate semester modules in Strategic Communication and Public Relations (including Work Integrated Learning modules, if required).
• Lecture honours modules in Strategic Communication.
• Lecture the Advance Diploma in Communication Management modules.
• Not limited to, the development of study guides and Moodle content, physical teaching, possible online/hybrid teaching.
• The development of assessments, marking, managing tutors, designing tutorial activities, marks capturing and performing administrative tasks associated with lecturing as required.
• Submit student marks before departmental due dates.
• Develop and promote the modules in Strategic Communication and Public Relations.
• Ensure adequate support for the students through monitoring at risk students and consultations.

Supervision:

• Actively promote postgraduate studies in Strategic Communication and Public Relations among students and other parties.
• Supervise Honours research essays to completion.
• Supervise Masters candidates to completion.

 Research:

• Conduct research resulting in published output in reputable, accredited journals.
• Present papers at reputable academic conferences (at both local and international level).

Administration:

• Carry out administrative tasks as required by UJ’s policies and regulations and the department of Strategic Communication.
• Participate in departmental meetings and activities.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Strategic Communication or related discipline.
• Two (2) years’ lecturing experience in Strategic Communication or a related discipline.
• One (1) year postgraduate supervision experience.

Recommendations:

• Relevant industry experience.
• A Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in Strategic Communication or a related field.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Moodle.
• Curriculum development.
• Lecturing experience.
• Assessment development.
• Supervision experience.

Deadline:9th August,2026