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PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Media Studies

vacancy no: FH/MS 8/2011closing date: open until filled

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Undergraduate courses in Media Theory, including cinema, and at least three out of: media management, gender representation, history, media monitoring and research methods. Candidates would also be expected to teach at post-graduate level when post-graduate programmes are introduced. It will be a strong advantage if s/he can also teach practical aspects of Photo-Journalism and/or video. 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: Professor: Candidates should have at least a master’s degree (those with a PhD will have an added advantage) in Media Studies, journalism or a related field; (ii) at least 8 years teaching experience at a university or equivalent institution, including preferably post-graduate teaching; (iii) a cumulative and sustained record of research and publication; (iv) a minimum of 24 pieces of published research products and/or creative work in Media or related subjects, at least 12 of which are refereed journal articles; lead and/or single author in at least 10 refereed journal articles or book chapters, (v) a proven record of academic leadership in teaching, research and administration; (vi) evidence of service to the University, the profession and the community. 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, consultancies and practical media projects. Associate Professor: candidates should have at least a master’s degree (those with PhD will have added advantage) in Media Studies, journalism or a related field; (ii) at least 5 years experience at a university or equivalent institution, preferably including post-graduate teaching; (iii) a cumulative and sustained record of research and publications; (iv) a minimum of 12 pieces of published research products and/or creative work in Media or related subjects, at least 8 of which are refereed journal articles; lead and/or single author in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters, (v) a proven record of academic leadership in teaching, research and administration; (vi) evidence of service to the University, the profession and the community. 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 categorised into books, refereed and non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects. . For both levels professional experience in a media industry would be a strong added advantage.

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 HR Manager, Faculty of Humanities

Private Bag 00703

University of Botswana

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel (267) 3552643, Fax (267) 3185098

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.

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Hand delivered applications should be submitted to office 126 at Block 239, University of BotswanaNB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted