[Commlist] Job - Lecturer - Centre for Film & Media Studies (University of Cape Town)

*LECTURER*

*Centre for Film and Media Studies (CFMS)**FACULTY OF HUMANITIES*

The Centre for Film and Media Studies (CFMS)at the University of Cape 
Town seeks to fill a permanent academic positionat Lecturer level in 
Media Studies for appointment as soon as possible. CFMS is a vibrant 
space for teaching and research in the Faculty of Humanities focusing on 
research, creativity, intellectual engagement, and practical training.

*REQUIREMENTS:*

A PhD in Media Studies / a closely related field (or recently submitted 
for examination);
An emerging research profile;
Tertiary teaching experience in Media Studies and/or Cultural Studies;

The ability to contribute to curriculum development and scholarship in 
research methodology, journalism studies, media & technology policy or 
law, social media research, or data research;
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills;

Commitment to an inclusive and collegial work environment.

*THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ADVANTAGEOUS:*

Ability to contribute to our multimedia journalism programme;
Experience in postgraduate supervision in Media Studies and/or Cultural 
Studies. Ability to contribute to multilingual teaching strategies.

*RESPONSIBILITIES:*

The successful candidate will be required to play a major role in 
curriculum planning, convening, supervision, and teaching at 
undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The successful candidate will be expected to produce academic research 
and publish in the relevant areas covered by CFMS.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform administrative 
tasks at departmental and faculty levels.
The successful candidate will contribute to the institution’s commitment 
to socially responsive initiatives.

The annual remuneration package, including benefits is*R**941 184*

*To apply,*please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za 
<http://www.jobs.uct.ac.za>).View (For Internal Applicants) and View(For 
external applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your 
application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting 
your application:

Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the 
position.
A +/- 6 000-word academic writing sample (for example, a journal article 
or PhD chapter).
Three referee names which must include their title and name, position 
details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency 
assessmentsand pre-placement-medical placements. References may be 
requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Natasha Khan 
(atNatasha.Khan /at/ uct.ac.za) <mailto:(Natasha.Khan /at/ uct.ac.za)>or 021650 3469

*Closing date:*16 May 2025
*Website:*http://www.cfms.uct.ac.za/ <http://www.cfms.uct.ac.za/>

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of 
excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in 
accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its 
Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to 
candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment 
Equity Policy is available athttps://uct.ac.za/media/9482 
<https://uct.ac.za/media/9482>.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.



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