Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Humanities: Department of Communication and Media Studies)

Advert reference: uj_002430 Advert status: Online Apply by: 9 August 2026

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training Job category: Education and Training Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: EE Level: Management

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

Job purpose:

The candidate is expected to engage in teaching and learning, research, supervision and community engagement in the Department.

Responsibilities:

Teaching & Learning:

• Prepare and deliver lectures and/or practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Design and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Film and Television, Screen Studies, African Cinema, Streaming platforms, Documentary, Screenwriting and Multimedia Production.
• Prepare/design and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• To prepare materials suitable for teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research:

• To enhance the Department’s research and scholarship profile through a high-quality research portfolio (publications and/or examples of research-based practice) publications of high standards in line with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) criteria.
• Working effectively and collaboratively to develop shared research and scholarship culture.
• Enhance our links with industry to enable collaborations and knowledge exchange.
• Generating grant or funding income, where appropriate, to support your research.
• Attracting and supervising postgraduate research students.

Supervision:

• Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students.
• Mentoring early career Researchers.
• Serving on the Departmental Higher Degrees Committee.
• Acting as a non-assessing Chair during viva voce examinations.

Community engagement:

• Participating in committee meetings within the Department, Faculty and the university.
• Review research proposals and giving feedback to postgraduate students.
• Giving talks, presenting at conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Media appearances and writing op-ed articles.

Administration:

• Act as a creative outputs champion for the Department, both internally and externally.
• Engaging with appropriate academic leadership and administrative tasks, and playing an active role within the Department, as required by the Head of Department.
• Organising work integrated opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Film and Television or Screen Studies, Broadcast Journalism or any other related field.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years’ teaching and production experience in a higher education environment.
• Practical film, television, and screen production skills.
• Knowledge of Moodle learning management system.
• Proficiency in Zoom, Moodle, and Microsoft Teams.
• General editing and production-related software.

Recommendations:

• Proven industry experience at a professional level (e.g. broadcast, film productions, or multi-media organisations).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to work in teams.
• High level skills in production, editing and screenwriting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver creative outputs.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and reliable work ethic.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Admire Mare (Head of Department) on Tel: (011) 559 3776

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Hanisha Bhaga (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3331

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.