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

Job Description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the School of Journalism and Media Studies

• The School of Journalism and Media Studies invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team in the field of Radio Journalism and Audio Storytelling.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

• To contribute to the academic project of the School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) as set out in its vision statement. As part of this, to produce self-reflexive graduates and media workers whose practice is probing, imaginative, civic-minded and outspoken.
• To contribute to the fields of knowledge and the social environment in which the school is based.
• To do all of this through teaching, research, community engagement and media production, focusing on practices of relevance to Audio Studies, Audio Journalism and Audio Storytelling.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Teaching in fields of relevance to Audio Journalism and Audio Storytelling: To develop and manage coursework across the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes relevant to the study and practice of audio journalism and audio storytelling. Pursuing this goal in line with the school’s vision for social change and the university’s vision for community engagement. Through such teaching, developing students’ competence and knowledge in the study and practice of audio journalism and audio storytelling. This teaching incorporates experiential learning which takes place in context of Rhodes Music Radio (RMR)
• The development and management of audio journalism and audio storytelling practices and projects: Initiating and managing partnerships in audio journalism and audio storytelling for the School of JMS. To do so primarily to open up opportunities for JMS students and staff to be involved in research and experiential learning opportunities concerned with audio journalism and audio storytelling.
• Conducting research relevant to audio journalism and audio storytelling: Collaborating with academic staff in the School of JMS to integrate such research in the school’s experiential learning projects, particularly (RMR) and producing and publishing research of relevance to socially engaged communication practice.

The Requirements

Lecturer

• An MA in Journalism Studies, Media Studies, Communication Studies or a related field, preferably with PhD progress made. Please note that, as a probation requirement, candidates will be expected to commit to PhD research if appointed.
• Some teaching and/or teaching facilitation experience is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, testing, and marking, or be willing to acquire these skills immediately upon taking the job.
• Experience at an editorial level in the management of a radio journalism newsroom or production house/organisation that produces audio journalism.
• At least 3 years’ experience in conceptualising and implementing audio journalism / audio storytelling projects in a way that aligns with the school’s principles of social justice.

Ability to teach in disciplinary areas such as the following is required:

• Journalism Studies
• Audio Studies
• Communication Studies
• Community Media and Engaged and Participative Communication
• Audience Studies
• Experience in mentoring and/or supervising 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).

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Journalism Studies, Media Studies, Communication Studies or a related field.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, testing, and marking, or be willing to acquire these skills immediately upon taking the job.
• Experience at an editorial level in the management of a radio journalism newsroom or production house/organisation that produces audio journalism.
• At least 5 years’ experience in conceptualising and implementing audio journalism / audio storytelling projects in a way that aligns with the school’s principles of social justice.

Experience in teaching in disciplinary areas such as the following is required:

• Journalism Studies
• Audio Studies
• Communication Studies
• Community Media and Engaged and Participative Communication
• Audience Studies
• Research supervision experience up to at least a Master's degree to completion is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible record of accredited, peer-reviewed publications.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Closing Date 24 August 2026