Job Description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the School of Journalism and Media Studies
The School of Journalism and Media Studies invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team in the field of Communication Studies.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Teaching in fields of relevance to communication: To develop and manage coursework across the undergraduate and postgraduate programme of relevance to the study and practice of communication. Pursuing this goal in line with the school's vision for social change and the university's vision for community engagement. Through such teaching, to develop students' competence and knowledge both in the study of communication and its practice.
• The development and management of communication practices and projects: Initiating and managing partnerships in communication for the School of JMS. To do so primarily for the purpose of opening up opportunities for JMS students and staff to be involved in research and experiential learning opportunities concerned with communication practice.
• Conducting research of relevance to communication practice: Collaborating with academic staff in the School of JMS to integrate such research in the school's experiential learning projects, in particular, Grocotts Mail and Rhodes Music Radio (RMR). Producing and publishing research of relevance to socially engaged communication practice.

The Requirements
Lecturer

• A PhD in Communication Studies or a cognate discipline with experience in communication. Candidates who provide evidence of their PhD thesis being under examination will be considered.
• Some teaching and/or teaching facilitation experience is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/ blended teaching, testing, and marking or be willing to acquire these skills immediately once in the job.
• Ability to teach in disciplinary areas such as the following is required:

• Communication for Development
• Strategic Communication
• Community Media and Engaged and Participative Communication
• Digital Communication
• Audience Studies
• Some experience in mentorship and/or supervision of postgraduate students would be an advantage.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Evidence of accredited published outputs would be an advantage.
• Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Communication Studies or a cognate discipline with experience in communication.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required. The incumbent should be acquainted with online/ blended teaching, testing, and marking or be willing to acquire these skills immediately once in the job.
• Experience in teaching in disciplinary areas such as the following is required:

• Communication for Development
• Strategic Communication
• Community Media and Engaged and Participative Communication
• Digital Communication
• Audience Studies
• Research supervision experience up to at least a Master's degree to completion is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible record of accredited, peer-reviewed publications.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the and document for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -

• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs, if applicable.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to .
Selection Process:

• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
• At shortlisting stage, candidates may be required to submit a portfolio of evidence.

Remuneration per annum:
Lecturer
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 633,149.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R 826,949.00
Senior Lecturer
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 783,243.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in and of itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
Closing Date: 21 July 2025
This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
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