Deadline: 15 October 2010
Faculty of the Humanities
Department of Communication Science
Lecturer in Journalism – Ref.: HU1010-015
Duties and responsibilities:
· Teaching and learning in Journalism at undergraduate and honours levels.
· Supervise research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
· Conduct research that leads to scientific outputs.
· Engage with the wider community in journalism projects.
· Perform diverse administrative duties for the department.
Inherent requirements:
· Master’s degree in Journalism / Communication Science
· Five (5) years of journalistic experience gained in print and/or electronic media.
· Teaching experience at tertiary level.
· Bilingual in Afrikaans and Engels.
Recommendation:
· Research-based Master’s degree
Assumption of duties:
1 January 2011
Closing date:
15 October 2010
Salary:
The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9329/2804.
Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.
General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.
Please send your application to the Human Resources Department, University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Room 253, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300. Please note that applications may not be sent via fax or e-mail. All applications must be accompanied by the following:
· A detailed curriculum vitae
· An abridged curriculum vitae (maximum two pages)
· Full details of three referees
· Certified copies of qualifications
· Certified copy of identity document (ID)
Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on your application. Applications with no reference number will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date of applications, you may accept that your application was unsuccessful.