Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Strategic Communication)
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
- Teach theoretical and practical courses across the year groups from undergraduate to postgraduate;
- Course coordination, curriculum development and associated administration;
- Publish in peer-reviewed, accredited publications;
- Recruit and supervise postgraduate students, including post-doctoral fellows;
- Build and maintain national and international external partners, including within industry.
Minimum requirements
· A relevant Doctoral degree in Strategic Communication or a commensurate field;
· A strong research track record;
· Teaching experience commensurate with the level of the post;
· A solid track record of postgraduate supervision. For the SL level, this can be at the level of Honours and Masters. For the AP level, it should include MA, Doctoral and Postdoctoral supervision.
The ability to cross-teach Strategic Communication, Marketing, Corporate Communication as well as Public Relations and Communication Management.- Work in a multicultural learning and work environment;
- Work in a fast-changing and creative environment;
- Integrate digital technologies in teaching and learning;
- Engage with industry and initiate and maintain industry partnerships;
- Provide strong and innovative leadership;
- Enthuse and inspire students as well as colleagues;
- Team player; and
- Takes initiative.
- Experience of raising and managing grant funds in a research context;
- Experience of staff and budget management.
- Experience in teaching both theory and applied Strategic Communication courses.
- Strategic Communication industry 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.
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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.
