Lecturer in the School of Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University

The Requirements

• A MA in Journalism Studies, Media Studies, Communications Studies or a related field, preferably with progress made towards a PhD, plus at least five years of experience as a Practitioner in a print and/or digital news environment.
• Some teaching and/or teaching facilitation experience is an advantage. The incumbent should preferably be acquainted with online/ blended teaching, testing, and marking or be willing to acquire these skills immediately once in the job.
• Ability to teach in some of the following disciplinary areas is required: Various aspects of journalism practice (beat journalism, investigative journalism, arts journalism, sports journalism, etc.), journalism studies, media studies, and communication studies.
• Some experience in mentorship and/or supervision of postgraduate students would be an advantage.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Evidence of accredited published outputs would be an advantage.
• Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).