Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Communication and Media Studies)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Prepare and deliver lectures and/or practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Prepare/design and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
- Attend departmental and faculty meetings.
- Build a research profile and publish articles in peer-reviewed/accredited journals.
- Contribute towards the creative outputs agenda of the Department and the Faculty
- Supervise postgraduate students.
- Be actively involved and perform any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the Department of Communication & Media.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives in the Department of Communication & Media and within the Faculty.
Minimum requirements
- PhD in Film, Television, Screen Studies, Audio-visual Media, or commensurate field.
- 3 years theoretical and practical creative practice and teaching experience at the tertiary level.
- Experience of filmmaking or video content creation (conceived broadly) in a community or industry context.
- Evidence of instruction that demonstrates teaching practical knowledge and skills relevant to the production, distribution or exhibition of screen media, and the capability and readiness to prepare printed and online teaching materials for distance learning.
- Experience of teaching screen media curriculum at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- Demonstrable expertise in creative practices and analytical techniques.
- A track record of successful research, and publication or equivalent practice-based work (exhibitions, videos, etc.), in Film, Television, or Screen studies, commensurate with career stage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent computer literacy skills.
- Strong interpersonal relational skills.
- Ability to function well under pressure.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Experience in Moodle (or related E-teaching platform) and blended learning.
- Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Produced accredited creative outputs or academic research publications (articles or book chapters).
- Postgraduate supervisory experience.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
