PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER
Media Studies
Vacancy no: FH/MS 3/2010
Closing date: (Open until filled)
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Media Theory, including cinema, media management, representation, gender, diversity, history, monitoring and research methods; (ii) teach practical aspects of any of the following will be a strong advantage: Radio Broadcasting, Television Broadcasting, Video, Public Relations, Print Journalism or Photo Journalism; (iii) contribute to the academic standing and good reputation of the Department of Media Studies by engaging in research, publications and external professional activities; (iv) perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Department. At Professor/Associate Professor level, the candidate will in addition to the above be expected to: (i) provide academic leadership through enhancement of teaching, research and community service activities of the Department, (ii) act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (iii) raise/solicit research funds from funding agencies within and outside the Country.
Requirements:
Professor: Candidates should have: (i) a PhD, in Media Studies, Journalism or a related field; (ii) at least 8 years university teaching experience or equivalent; (iii) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications; (iv) a minimum of 24 pieces of published research products in Media or related subjects, at least 12 of which are refereed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single authored in at least 10 journal articles or book chapters; (vi) evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community; (vii) the ability to attract funding from international sources and this should be reflected in the profile
Associate Professor: Candidates should have: (i) a PhD, in Media Studies, Journalism or a related field; (ii) at least 5 years university teaching experience or equivalent; (iii) a cumulative and sustained record of research and publications; (iv) a minimum of 12 pieces of published research products in Media or related subjects, at least 8 of which are refereed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single authored in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) evidence of academic leadership; (vi) evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community.
Senior Lecturer: Candidates should have: (i) a PhD, in Media Studies, Journalism or a related field; (ii) at least 3 years university teaching experience or equivalent; (iii) a minimum of 6 pieces of published research products (e.g. books, book chapters, journal articles); at least 4 of these should be refereed journal articles, lead or single author in at least 2; (iv) evidence of service to university, the profession and the community. The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors if any and number of pages. The works should be categorized into books, refereed and non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications
How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to:
The Faculty Administrator Faculty of Humanities, Private Bag UB 00703, Gaborone. Telephone (267) 355 2643 Fax 267 318-5098. E-mail: human@mopipi.ub.bw
Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.
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