Job Description

Department of Media, Language & Communication Durban

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Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a globally recognised institution committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research, innovation, and impactful engagement. Guided by the ENVISION2030 strategic framework and embedded in The DUT-Way values and principles, the University advances a transformative, industry-connected and people-centred academic environment that contributes meaningfully to South Africa's creative and knowledge economies.


The Department of Media, Language & Communication plays a pivotal role in shaping future media practitioners, storytellers, communicators, and civic influencers for the region and country. With dynamic programme offerings in Media Studies, Journalism, Language Practice, Public Relations, and Digital Communication, the Department is driving creative innovation, multilingual advancement, and socially informed communicative futures.


Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following permanent academic appointment and linked fixed-term leadership position:

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PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

(Permanent Appointment)

Minimum Requirements: Professor

Doctoral Degree in Media, Language & Communication, Journalism, Language Practice, English & Communication, or a related field Minimum 10 years of excellent higher education experience including postgraduate supervision International recognition demonstrated through research outputs over the past 10 years Proven supervision at Masters and Doctoral levels Significant contribution to community engagement and/or industry collaboration

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

Doctoral Degree in a relevant field as above Minimum 7 years of higher education or academic leadership experience National and/or international research recognition over the past 7 years Successful postgraduate supervision Demonstrated contribution to community engagement

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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MEDIA, LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION

(5-year renewable contract, in addition to the permanent academic appointment)

Minimum Requirements

PhD in a relevant discipline aligned to Departmental programme offerings Meets requirements for appointment as Associate Professor / Professor Minimum 5 years of academic leadership and team development experience

Key Leadership Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership in Teaching & Learning, Research, and Community Engagement Advance postgraduate development and scholarly productivity Manage budgets, workloads, recruitment, and quality assurance Strengthen departmental visibility, partnerships, and stakeholder relations Drive holistic student support and transformation imperatives

Remuneration

Professor / Associate Professor: Market-related salary with benefits Head of Department: R10 000 per month non-pensionable allowance (inclusive of cellphone allowance)

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:


DUT Application for Employment Form (via DUT website@Careers) Detailed Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter demonstrating alignment to role requirements Certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts + Contact details of three recent referees
+ Email applications to: careers@dut.ac.za
+ Quote Reference: Media, Language & Communication: Prof/AP & HOD
+ No manual submissions will be accepted.
+ Incomplete applications will be disregarded.

Employment Equity Statement

In line with DUT's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to women candidates in alignment


with transformation priorities.



DUT reserves the right not to appoint, or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants. Verification will be conducted on the preferred candidate.