SENIOR LECTURER Media Studies

vacancy no: FH/MS 1/2011	closing date: 04/03/2011
Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching practical and theoretical aspects of television broadcasting. It will be an advantage if s/he can also teach film and cinema. 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/or external professional activities. Requirements: Candidates should possess a PhD in Broadcasting, Media Studies, or a related field with a specialization in television broadcasting. The candidate should have (i) at least 3 years of University teaching experience or equivalent (ii) a minimum of 6 pieces of published research (e.g. books, book chapters or journal articles); at least 4 of these should be refereed journal articles, lead or single author in at least 2 (iii) The candidate should demonstrate evidence of sustained research output; iv) evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community. Preference will be given to candidates with broadcast television experience. 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-author(s) and number of pages. The works should be categorized into books, refereed and non- refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects. 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)