LECTURER Media Studies

LECTURER
Media Studies
vacancy no: FH/MS 2/2011	closing date: 04/03/2011
Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching practical and theoretical aspects of Print Journalism. S/he will supervise the production of a student newspaper; an intentional teaching tool in the department. It will be an advantage if s/he can also teach any two of the following: News Reporting and Writing, Editing, Desktop Publishing, Newspaper Design and Media in Botswana. The candidate will 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: Candidates should possess: (i) a PhD, in Media Studies, journalism or a related field, with specialization in print (ii). Show evidence of engagement in research (iii) have evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community. Experience in managing a student newspaper is a requirement. University teaching experience will be an added advantage while professional experience in some area of the print media industry would be a strong added advantage. Citizens will be given preference Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to: The Faculty Administrator Faculty of Humanities, Private Bag UB 00703, Gaborone. Telephone (267) 355 2643 Fax 267 318-5098. E-mail: human@mopipi.ub.bw Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Click here to apply online Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office NO. 126 at Block 239 (239/126)