Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Journalism/ Media Studies or closest related qualification relevant to the teaching of Broadcast Journalism in particular. (The candidate must obtain the relevant undergraduate underpinning qualification(s) within the field of study)
• At least two (2) years’ lecturing experience in this field in higher education environment

Recommendations

• A working knowledge of software and equipment related to broadcast and online journalism is essential
• Experience in Broadcast Journalism will be an added advantage
• A doctoral qualification will be an added advantage

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecture subjects in the Journalism curriculum, in particular all components of Broadcast and Online Journalism in the undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study
• Teach and assess Media Leadership, Media Innovation Management, Managing Communication Strategy, Positioning
• Organisational Relationships, Communication and Media Practice and/or Research Methodology
• Participate in curriculum development
• Design, initiate and manage projects across the programme and department
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties (including the effective Management of Marks Administration)
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Participate in research in any areas of the Media but in particular Broadcast and Online Journalism
• Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on co-operative education, new techniques/technologies, and research projects
• Take the lead in managing marketing and recruitment activities
• Develop partnerships with other institution in higher education and industry for the purposes of knowledge interchange and collaboration on project-based learning and research
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department