Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Doctoral degree in Communication Studies or closest related qualification relevant to the teaching of Communication Management/Communication Science. (The candidate must obtain the relevant undergraduate underpinning qualification(s) within the field of study)
• At least four (4) years’ relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education
• Successful supervision of post-graduates to completion
• Record of publications in peer reviewed journals

Recommendations

• A working knowledge in the field of Strategic Corporate Communication Management will be an advantage.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecturer the following subjects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study: Communication Management, Communication Science, Communication Theory, Strategic Corporate Communication Management and certain Public Relations subjects.
• Participate in Curriculum development, Courseware development and assessment in Communication Science, Communication Management, Communication Theory and Strategic Communication Management.
• Design, initiate and manage projects across the programme and the department
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Publish in DHET recognized local and international publications
• Provide academic leadership in the department.
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Participate in research and research capacity building.
• 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
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities; contributes to the planning for “Open Day”, Attends Open Day and provides Information on Faculty courses
• Personal/ Professional Development in any areas of the Media and Communication
• Provide support for Work-integrated learning and monitoring.
• Risk management and related activities.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department