KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Associate Lecturer

This equity position will require the successful candidate to:

• Teach and supervise at undergraduate and postgraduate (Honours) levels.
• Research and publish in accredited publications.
• Produce creative media outputs.
• Support academic programmes and the academic discipline.
• Undertake engagement activities.
• Participate in curriculum development and enhancement.
• Maintain industry partnerships and networks.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Associate Lecturer

• Experience in undergraduate teaching and supervision.
• Sound knowledge of the discipline of public relations and corporate communication
• Emerging research productivity both through accredited and creative outputs.  
• Willingness to participate in engagement activities, drawing on the discipline.
• Participate in Departmental and/or School and/or Faculty activities.
• Engage in further postgraduate study (Masters and PhD qualifications)

REQUIREMENTS

Associate Lecturer

• An Honours (but preferably a Masters) Degree in either Media Studies, Corporate Communication, Public Relations or a cognate discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in undergraduate and Honours teaching and supervision.
• At least 1 year of Corporate Communication, Public Relations or Advertising and Marketing industry experience (please provide a portfolio of evidence in this regard).
• Potential to supervise at postgraduate level (Masters and PhD).

• Evidence of academic and/or community engagement.

Disclaimer

 No applicant would be accepted after the closing date (21 February 2022).  

 Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan