North West University Vacancies – Junior Lecturer

Website North West University

Job Description:

The School of Communication Studies at the NWU (Vanderbijlpark Campus) has one vacancy for a Junior Lecturer in the vibrant and dynamic field of communication, the subject field of Corporate Communication and/or Journalism.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Publication record and clear evidence of agenda for continued research in the field of Corporate communication and/or Journalism.
  • Engage in scholarly and subject-related case studies
  • Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above.
  • Identify potential sources of funding or grants for research-based projects and outcomes
  • Teach introductory and advanced level research courses to a diverse student body.
  • Identify and manage possible research projects for collaboration with various partners.
  • Participation in research projects with colleagues, experience in generating new projects and grants or funding for these projects.
  • Provide research leadership in the corporate communication and/or journalism communication program.

Job Requirements:

  • NRF rating (desirable).
  • 5 years of practical experience as a corporate communication/Journalism specialist (desirable).
  • 5 years experience in teaching (desirable).
  • Mentoring (desirable).
  • Registration with SACOMM, PRISA is desirable.
  • International networking (desirable).
  • People Management skills (desirable).
  • Project and finance Management is desirable.
  • An Honours Degree in Communication/Journalism is essential
  • An established publication record is desirable.

Job Details:

Company: North West University

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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