Rhodes University is a public research university located in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province.
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Lecturer in the School of Journalism and Media Studies
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).
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