[ecrea] Associate Professor/Professor position in the Department of Communication Studies, University of Johannesburg

Below an advertisement for Associate Professor/Professor position in the 
Department of Communication Studies. Please feel free to apply and to 
distribute the advertisement widely.




      *Associate Professor/Professor*

	

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      *Recruiter :* University of Johannesburg


      *REF:* A/1805003


    Advert Details

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*Recruiter:*

	

University of Johannesburg

	

*Updated on:*

	

2018-05-23 00:00:00

*Start Date:*

	

2018-05-21

	

*End Date:*

	

2018-06-08

*AA/EE:*

	

Not Applicable

	

*Employment Type:*

	

Permanent

*Location:*

	

Gauteng

	

*Available:*

	

As soon as possible

*Category:*

	

Academic

	

*Offer:*

	

Market Related

*Reporting To:*

	

Head of Department

	

*Positions:*

	

1

*Division / Faculty:*

	

Humanities

	

*Contract Duration:*

	

*Department / Sub-Division:*

	

Communication Studies

	

*Grade:*

	

AP,P

*Campus:*

	

Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

	

*Additional Campuses:*

	

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    Introduction...

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan 
university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and 
stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable 
development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university 
of choice.


    Job Specification...

The Department of Communication Studies explores a wide range of forms 
of human communication from a variety of perspectives that connect the 
local and the global and are rooted in African contexts and experiences. 
Our curriculum uses an innovative approach that addresses the specific 
communicative, cultural and social contexts. As an inherently 
transdisciplinary discipline, Communication Studies intersects a 
multiplicity of fields and areas in the humanities and social sciences 
and offers an opportunity to explore their complementarity and 
interconnectedness. Students enrolling in our degrees investigate issues 
to do with oral, written, visual and other forms of communication, as 
well as with different media and communication contexts and forms. The 
Department of Communication Studies aims to develop and expand students’ 
intellectual capabilities, social capacities and practical skills to 
investigate, interpret, discuss, problematize and creatively as well as 
cooperatively engage with communicative practices.

*Responsibilities: *

  * Teaching at all undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  * Supervising Honours, Masters and Doctoral students
  * Undertaking curriculum development with the emphasis on being
    locally relevant
  * Quality assurance related to teaching and learning
  * Course coordination and course administration
  * Academic administration
  * Curriculum and content development and planning
  * Postgraduate supervision and recruitment: Honours, Masters, Doctoral
    and Post-Doctoral students
  * Quality assurance related to teaching and learning
  * Research - publish in reviewed and accredited publications, and
    departmental research initiatives;
  * Contribute to the enhancement of the national and international
    profile of the department
  * Intercampus lecturing
  * Community engagement.

Minimum Requirements...

  * Doctorate in Communication Studies or close cognate discipline
  * Teaching and research record that match the level of appointment
  * Ability to teach large classes of students with diverse capabilities
    and intellectual interests
  * Curriculum development as commensurate with the level of appointment
  * A solid track record of postgraduate supervision at Masters and
    Doctoral level
  * Solid knowledge of the theory of communication studies and media 
studies
  * Preference is given to applicants well versed in new media, and/or
    the philosophy of communication, and/or newer developments in the
    discipline such as big data analysis/communication and the fourth
    industrial revolution

*Recommendations:*

  * Knowledge, ability and willingness to teach in related communication
    disciplines.
  * Knowledge and interest in philosophies and practices related to the
    participatory turn and ethnographic turn
  * Expertise in writing and content development across multiple
    platforms and new media
  * Ability and interest in collaborative teaching and research
  * Experience in managing operational and research funds
  * Experience in staff management

*Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:*

  * Lecturing large classes
  * Curriculum development
  * Scholarly leadership
  * Computer literacy
*ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE JOB CONTENT: * Prof Mariekie Burger 
(mburger /at/ uj.ac.za) <mailto:(mburger /at/ uj.ac.za)>

*LOGIN AND APPLY ONLINE AT *http://jobs.uj.ac.za <http://jobs.uj.ac.za/>

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, a list of accredited research output.

*Enquiries (UJ e-recruitment Portal)*


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website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following 
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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. For 
this post candidates from the designated groups in terms of the 1998 
Employment Equity Act, including designated women, will be preferred. 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 21 weeks of the 
closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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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.

If you have a criminal record or there are any criminal proceedings 
pending against you, or if you are aware of any other information that 
may impact on the University of Johannesburg offering you a job, you are 
strongly encouraged to make the necessary disclosures during the 
interview. Please be aware that failure to do so could have serious 
consequences, including the possibility of termination of service if you 
are appointed and the information subsequently comes to the attention of 
the University of Johannesburg.


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