[ecrea] Prof / Assoc Prof Media Studies vacancy, University of Botswana

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*FACULTY OF HUMANITIES*
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*VACANCY NO. FH/MS 1/2016: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES*
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*Duties: *The successful candidate would be responsible for teaching
courses on two Undergraduate degrees in Media Studies from a selection
of the following: mass communication theory, media management, gender
representation, media history, media monitoring, media sociology, media
and development, media law, media ethics, cinema, communication research
methods, and dissertation supervision. Candidates would also be expected
to teach at post-graduate level when post-graduate programmes are
introduced.Typically, the candidate would be expected to teach two or
three courses per semester. It would be a strong advantage if s/he could
also teach practical aspects of one or more of the following: print
journalism, radio, television, film and video, digital media, audio
technology and / or public relations. The candidate would be expected to
contribute to the academic standing and good reputation of the
Department of Media Studies by engaging in research, publications and
external professional activities.
*Requirements*:
*Professor:*Candidates should have (i) A Masters degree in Media
Studies, journalism or a related field; (ii) at least 8 years university
teaching experience or equivalent, preferably including post-graduate
teaching; (iii) a cumulative and sustained record of research and
publications with at least24 pieces of published research products in
Media or related subjects, at least 12 of which are refereed journal
articlesreflecting a spread of national regional and international
journals and/or publishing outlets;lead and/or single author in at least
10 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (iv) a proven record of
academic leadership;(v) evidence of service to the university, the
profession and the community.A relevant PhD will be an added advantage;
the ability to attract funding from international sources will be an
added advantage.
*Associate Professor*: Candidates should have (i) A Masters degree in
Media Studies, journalism or a related field; (ii) at least 5 years
university teaching experience or equivalent, preferably including
post-graduate teaching; (iii) a cumulative and sustained record of
research and publications with at least12 pieces of creative or
published research products in Media or related subjects; at least 8 of
which are refereed journal articlesreflecting a spread of national
regional and international journals and/or publishing outlets; lead
and/or single author in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book
chapters; (iv) a proven record of academic leadership; (v) evidence of
service to the university, the profession and the community. A relevant
PhD will be an added advantage; the ability to attract funding from
international sources will be an added advantage.
For both two positions, the curriculum vitae should contain a detailed
list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications,
dates published, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors if any and
number of pages.The works should be categorized into books, refereed and
non-refereed works, conference papers, consultancies and practical media
creative works.
Professional experience in a media industry would be an added advantage.
*Remuneration:*The University offers competitive salaries and benefits
commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on
the university, please visit our website; _www.ub.bw <http://www.ub.bw/> _
Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other
information to assist the University determine their suitability for the
position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied
for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail),
certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and
addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: *The
Human Resources Manager,* *Faculty of Humanities, Private Bag 00703,
Gaborone, Botswana, Tel (267)* *3552639, Fax (267) 3185098*. E-mail:
*(_Tshoganetsom /at/ mopipi.ub.bw) <mailto:(Tshoganetsom /at/ mopipi.ub.bw)>_
*Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) *submit their
references directly to the above address **and (ii)quote the Vacancy
number and position applied* *for. *Please note that applicants with
incomplete information shall not be acknowledged
*Hand delivered applications**should be submitted to office 122 at Block
239, University of Botswana*
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*NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted*
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*Closing Date:To remain Open Until Filled*

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