Requirements

A Doctorate (NQF Level 10) in journalism, media studies, mass communication or equivalent discipline with at least six years of lecturing experience at tertiary education level and/or industry experience or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Proven competence in successful sourcing of research or project funding from third party sources, successful initiation and management of research projects, curriculum development, and strong management/organisational and mentorship skills. Competence to teach at least three of the following courses: Development Journalism and Media, Broadcast Journalism, Media Textual Analysis, Advocacy Journalism, Science Journalism, Media Theory. Competence to establish professional networks and to maintain links with the industry, as well as experience in developing postgraduate programmes, strong management skills and a proven record of raising substantial research funding. A credible record of lecturing, peer-reviewed publications, community engagement, programme coordination, as well as supervision of students (research) at both under- and post-graduate levels will be an advantage