Senior Lecturer in Media Studies - (A716) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Job Primary Purpose

• The primary purpose of this role is to provide leadership in Media Studies.

Key Performance Areas:

• Leadership The provision of leadership at the discipline level.
• Teaching & Learning Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching based on current research in Media Studies.
• Research and the production of accredited research outputs Postgraduate supervision leading to the graduation of Masters' and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
• Engagement Participation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community

Minimum Requirements:

• Highest Qualification Doctoral qualification in Media Studies.
• Teaching experience 5 years at university level.
• Research A strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conferences. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' level with some of these students publishing their research.
• Engagement Participation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.

Key Competencies

• Discipline knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline.
• Leadership: Good understanding of principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills.
• Teaching and Learning: Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
• Research: Well-developed research skills.
• Engagement: Good understanding of the role of the University in engagement.

Personal Attributes

• People-orientated, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

Closing Date

• 23/11/2025