PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

VACANCY NO. FH/MS 1/2016: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES

Requirements

Duties: The successful candidate would be responsible for teaching courses on two Undergraduate degrees in Media Studies from a selection of the following: mass communication theory, media management, gender representation, media history, media monitoring, media sociology, media and development, media law, media ethics, cinema, communication research methods, and dissertation supervision. Candidates would also be expected to teach at post-graduate level when post-graduate programmes are introduced. Typically, the candidate would be expected to teach two or three courses per semester. It would be a strong advantage if s/he could also teach practical aspects of one or more of the following: print journalism, radio, television, film and video, digital media, audio technology and / or public relations. The candidate would be expected to contribute to the academic standing and good reputation of the Department of Media Studies by engaging in research, publications and external professional activities.

Requirements: 
Professor: Candidates should have (i) A Masters degree in Media Studies, journalism or a related field; (ii) at least 8 years university teaching experience or equivalent, preferably including post-graduate teaching; (iii) a cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 24 pieces of published research products in Media or related subjects, at least 12 of which are refereed journal articles or book chapters reflecting a spread of national regional and international journals and/or publishing outlets; lead and/or single author in at least 10 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (iv) a proven record of academic leadership; (v) evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community. A relevant PhD will be an added advantage; the ability to attract funding from international sources will be an added advantage.

Associate Professor: Candidates should have (i) A Masters degree in Media Studies, journalism or a related field; (ii) at least 5 years university teaching experience or equivalent, preferably including post-graduate teaching; (iii) a cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 12 pieces of creative or published research products in Media or related subjects; at least 8 of which are refereed journal articles or book chapters reflecting a spread of national regional and international journals and/or publishing outlets; lead and/or single author in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (iv) a proven record of academic leadership; (v) evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community. A relevant PhD will be an added advantage; the ability to attract funding from international sources will be an added advantage. 

For both two positions, 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, conference papers, consultancies and practical media creative works.

Professional experience in a media industry would be an added advantage.

Benefits

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the university, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

Closing date and application instructions

Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Humanities, Private Bag 00703, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel (267) 3552639, Fax (267) 3185098. E-mail: Tshoganetsom@mopipi.ub.bw Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) submit their references directly to the above address and (ii) quote the Vacancy number and position applied for. Please note that applicants with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to office 122 at Block 239, University of Botswana

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: Open Until Filled