[ecrea] Vacancy Prof / Assoc Prof Media Studies University of Botswana

Applications are still being accepted for the post of Professor / 
Associate Professor in Media Studies at 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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