Expression of Interest for Faculty: Full Time, Part Time/Adjunct/Sessional for GSMC’s Graduate [...]

AKU Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research; East London; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking faculty for its Graduate School of Media & Communications. Positions are available for full-time and part-time roles, focusing on Journalism, Media, and Communications. Successful candidates will have strong academic backgrounds and relevant professional experience. Responsibilities include teaching and contributing to innovative media practices. Applications are accepted via email with specified subject line.

Qualifications

• PhD required for full-time positions with 3 years experience.
• Master's degree or PhD required for part-time positions with 7 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Journalism, Media, and Communications.
• Manage newsroom and lead media innovation.

Skills

Journalism

Media

Communications

Digital Transformation

Media Leadership

Education

PhD

Master's Degree

Job description

Expression of Interest for Faculty: Full Time, Part Time/Adjunct/Sessional for GSMC’s Graduate Programmes

Entity

Graduate School of Media & Communications

Location

East Africa

Introduction

The Aga Khan University is an institution of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), with global reach and local relevance. AKU has 35 years’ experience in education and research, serving populations across three continents. In East Africa, the Aga Khan University is focused on establishing a consulting service providing technical expertise to clients’ core to the AKDN as well as external clients and partners.

The Graduate School of Media & Communications (GSMC)

GSMC’s mission is to foster a diverse, independent, innovative, ethical, and economically thriving media and communications sector that contributes to successful and sustainable societies in an era of technological change.

Technology is revolutionising economies at every level. At GSMC, media and communication professionals learn to harness its power to collect and analyze information, connect with audiences, and tell compelling stories across multiple platforms. Executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals are able to understand industry-shaping forces, innovate, defend against disruption, exercise leadership, build teams, nurture talent, and turn ideas into realities. Our aim is impact and making a lasting difference in East Africa and beyond.

MA in Digital Journalism (MADJ)

GSMC’s Masters in Digital Journalism (MADJ) trains students to be multimedia journalists and equips them with skills to address complex issues reshaping East African society. Students work with renowned journalists and scholars, blending practice, reflection, and theory. The programme features state-of-the-art facilities, expertise in multiplatform storytelling, specialist reporting, and editorial leadership. The culmination includes a specialist reporting project and research thesis. Focusing on regional issues and global trends, we aim for graduates to develop creativity, critical thinking, and professional competence to lead East Africa’s media in the 21st century.

Executive Masters in Media Leadership & Innovation (EMMLI)

This 24-month MBA-style programme develops leadership skills to advance media business vision and strategy. EMMLI fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, preparing participants to start new media ventures or transform existing ones in response to market changes. Designed to address leadership and innovation needs in emerging economies like East Africa, its four pillars are:

• Strategic thinking
• Creative and responsible leadership
• Innovation and constructive change
• Sustainable enterprise

Professional Development & Continuing Education (PDCE)

Our PDCE training aims to build communications capacity amid technological change. We offer short courses and masterclasses for journalists, media professionals, civil society actors, and organizations. Topics range from social media for communicators to specialized training like Health Reporting and Media Engagement.

Responsibilities

Terms of Reference

GSMC invites individuals with strong academic qualifications and relevant professional experience to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for faculty positions, either full-time or part-time/adjunct/sessional, for one or both graduate programmes.

Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in teaching Journalism, Media, and Communications, with experience in areas such as newsroom management, technical media operations, audio-visual specialization, mobile journalism, social media management, PR, media leadership, organizational change, digital transformation, media innovation, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants wishing to teach full-time must hold a PhD with at least three years of relevant work experience, preferably as a subject specialist. Part-time/adjunct applicants should have at least a Master’s degree and a minimum of seven years of continuous professional experience, or a PhD.

Positions remain open until filled. Individuals with current or existing contracts with GSMC must also respond to this EOI for renewal consideration.

To Apply

Send applications with a detailed CV, contact details, and copies of certificates to: The Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University Nairobi, [e-mail]

Only email applications accepted. Include the code GSMC/Academic_2022 in the email subject line.