Associate Professor: Media Studies

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of this post is to teach Media Studies, and Film Studies (with an African focus), and to assist with Video Production, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to publish related research, within the Department of Media and Communication at Nelson Mandela University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Teach modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Design and develop content for undergraduate and postgraduate modules
• Promote the integration of African perspectives within, and the creative transformation of, curricula at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise postgraduate research at Masters and Doctoral levels in the fields of Media Studies, Film Studies, and/or Video Production (including Masters in Creative Media Production)
• Conduct innovative research and publish articles in accredited peer-reviewed academic journals, with a focus on Media Studies, Film Studies, and/or Video Production
• Participate in academic engagement within the university and wider community
• Perform administrative duties related to departmental operations and its programs
• Present workshops, seminars, public lectures, and conference papers in the fields of Media Studies, Film Studies, and/or Video Production

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Advanced academic administrative skills
• Advanced theoretical understanding of key knowledge areas: Media Studies, Film Studies, and Video Production
• Advanced understanding of research methodologies utilized in Media Studies, Film Studies, and Video Production
• Commitment to developing Africa-focused Media and Film Studies curricula
• Good track record of publication in national and international accredited peer-reviewed academic journals
• Ability to incorporate interdisciplinary approaches into the Department’s teaching and research
• Ability to teach, manage and conduct assessments for large undergraduate classes
• Extensive teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research experience
• Willingness to apply for and manage grant funding

Requirements

• A Doctoral qualification in Media Studies or Film Studies, with expertise in Video or Film Production
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students in higher education (3-7 years)
• A track record of at least 10 accredited outputs, including publications in national and international accredited peer-reviewed academic journals, monographs, edited collections, book chapters, creative outputs, and successfully supervised MA and PhD candidates.
• A minimum of 3 to 7 years of teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Willingness to secure research funding and to lead research projects

Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets.

No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 07 March 2025.