Senior Lecturer (P001162) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• Teach advanced level courses in journalism and media studies to a diverse student body, including core or foundational practical skills as well as specialty courses in journalism and media studies.
• Teach general communication courses.
• Bring enthusiasm and strong pedagogy to teaching; engage in a practical, hands-on program of teaching; which includes the co- management of all the core aspects (newswriting, sub-editing, photography, layout, ethical considerations) a daily live news site and provide strong mentoring to students.
• Provide curricular leadership in the journalism and media studies program on both undergraduate and honours degree levels.
• Engage in scholarly and subject-related case studies.
• Provide service to the Institution.
• Provide service to the community.
• Advise and support students to obtain industry experience.

Curriculum Development  

• Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in journalism practice, and to build and expand the journalism and media studies subject group across all campuses. 

Scholarly work

• Well-established publication record and clear evidence of an agenda for continued research in the field of development journalism and media studies. Participation in research projects concerning personal research and in collaboration with colleagues.

Study guidance

• Provide study guidance to graduate students on an honours, Masters and Doctorate level.

Administration and other tasks

• Responsible for all administrative tasks with regard to the above.
• Study guide development and update.
• Student marks and assessment.
• Share responsibility for committee and department assignments as required.
• Contribute to the Faculty Committees as well as University Committees.
• Participate in services related to the operations of the school.  

Minimum requirements

• A doctor of philosophy degree in communication or other applicable humanities degrees with specialisation journalism and media studies (NQF level 10).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience of teaching at undergraduate, honours & masters.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ practical experience as a journalist in a South African news organisation (any platform).