Job Opportunities

FULL-TIME PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN MEDIA STUDIES (CONTRACT POSITION)

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES

VACANCY NO.  IRC 2254

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.

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 Doctorate in Media Studies, Communication, Public Relations and Intergated communication or related field, journalism or a related field; (ii) at least 9 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 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. The ability to attract funding from international sources will also be an added advantage.

Associate Professor: Candidates should have (a Doctorate in Media Studies, Communication, Public Relations and Integrated communication or related field, journalism or a related field;  (ii) at least 6 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 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. The ability to attract funding from international sources will also be an added advantage.

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  

How to Apply: SIGNED Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University in determining your suitability for the position. Applicants should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs, which must include contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3)  work-related reference letters to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Humanities, PrivateBag 00703, Gaborone, Botswana or E-mail: fohvacancies@ub.ac.bw. Tel (267) 3552641, Fax (267) 3185098. 

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. 

Hand-delivered applications should be submitted to office 123 at Block 239, University of Botswana

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: 31st March 2025

 

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