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SENIOR LECTURER : [231001]
Also to be appointed as HOD (Five (5) years contract)
DEPARTMENT:JOURNALISM
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Ref: 15/384
The Department of Journalism has a permanent position for Senior Lecturer at Soshanguve
North Campus.
Key Performance Areas/ Core Functions:
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Must be a strategic and innovative thinker, with excellent conceptualization and
analytical skills.
Must have experience in academic management
Excellent communication skills must be able to interact with others on all levels,
including supervisors, colleges and students.
Advanced computer skills and proficiency.
Time management skills.
Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.
Excellent understanding of research and the research process.
Must be able to conceptualize variable research projects and act as a supervisor to
postgraduates students.
Knowledge of research findings systems is a recommendation.
Knowledge of the department of journalism and the course curriculum they offer.
Liaison with and networks within the journalism and media industry.
Must have the ability to foster media industry projects for the advancement of students.
1. Minimum Requirements:
2. Academic qualifications:
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A doctorate in Journalism or media related fields.
3. Minimum Experience:
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At least 8 years teaching, research or industrial experience in the Journalism and
media fields.
Academic management experience will be a recommendation.
Advanced knowledge in the following areas of study: Print Journalism, Broadcast
Journalism and Online Journalism.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Presenting research at national/international conferences, or publishing in the
proceedings is required.
A proven track record of research, publications, and Masters and Doctorate stud
leadership is a recommendation.
Experience as editor or reviewer of accredited communication related publications is
a recommendation.
Proven industry-liaison experience is required
4. Specific training/skills:
 Technical and professional knowledge.
 Strategic and analytical ability.
 Communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and including written).
 Mentoring.
 Managing work and others.
 Knowledge of field, namely Journalism and media studies.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection
instruments.
Send your CV to: OlifantLB@tut.ac.za
Closing Date: 12 October 2015
Enquiries: Prof E Coetzee (Tel. 012 382 9011)
If we have not responded within a month of the closing date, you should regard your
application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into only with short-listed
candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. It is the
intention of the university to promote representatively in respect of race, gender and
disability through the filling of these posts. Preferences will be given to candidates from
the designated groups.
Candidates are also required to complete the application form for employment. The
application is available on the University’s website, share point and the University’s
intranet.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.