Associate Professor, Media & Cultural Studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) invites applications for Associate Professor: Media & Cultural Studies. The School of Arts seeks an exceptional academic to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and the supervision of Honours, Master’s and doctoral research.

The successful candidate will lead an active research programme, attract external funding, publish in peer‑reviewed outlets, and provide academic leadership and mentorship while fulfilling

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Media and Cultural Studies or a relevant discipline.
• At least six (6) years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry.
• Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level, with a career total of between 18 and 30 peer‑reviewed journal articles, book chapters or books (or equivalent) in DHET/SAPSE-accredited outlets.
• Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants.
• A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at the Master’s and PhD levels, appropriate for the level.
• Evidence of national recognition in a research area within the discipline.
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department/School/College/University, which includes mentorship.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Media and Cultural Studies, including curriculum development and review; the supervision of Honours, Master’s and doctoral research; the development of an active research programme, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, external research funding and presentations at national and international conferences; academic leadership, including the mentoring of junior colleagues and postgraduate students; academic citizenship, community engagement, related to the discipline; and administration within the Discipline, School and College, which may include programme co-ordination.
• The Incumbent will be reporting to the Head of Discipline: Cultural Studies, Media & Fine Arts.

Education

PhD in Media and Cultural Studies or relevant discipline

Job description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) invites applications for Associate Professor: Media & Cultural Studies. The School of Arts seeks an exceptional academic to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and the supervision of Honours, Master’s and doctoral research.

The successful candidate will lead an active research programme, attract external funding, publish in peer‑reviewed outlets, and provide academic leadership and mentorship while fulfilling