Media, Language & Communication, Prof/AP & HOD at Durban University of Technology

• Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following permanent academic appointment and linked fixed-term leadership position:

PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

(Permanent Appointment)

 Minimum Requirements: Professor

• Doctoral Degree in Media, Language & Communication, Journalism, Language Practice, English & Communication, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of excellent higher education experience including postgraduate supervision
• International recognition demonstrated through research outputs over the past 10 years
• Proven supervision at Masters and Doctoral levels
• Significant contribution to community engagement and/or industry collaboration

 Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

• Doctoral Degree in a relevant field as above
• Minimum 7 years of higher education or academic leadership experience
• National and/or international research recognition over the past 7 years
• Successful postgraduate supervision
• Demonstrated contribution to community engagement

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MEDIA, LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION

•  (5-year renewable contract, in addition to the permanent academic appointment)

 Minimum Requirements

• PhD in a relevant discipline aligned to Departmental programme offerings
• Meets requirements for appointment as Associate Professor / Professor
• Minimum 5 years of academic leadership and team development experience

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in Teaching & Learning, Research, and Community Engagement
• Advance postgraduate development and scholarly productivity
• Manage budgets, workloads, recruitment, and quality assurance
• Strengthen departmental visibility, partnerships, and stakeholder relations
• Drive holistic student support and transformation imperatives