Lecturer - Communication & Media

Qualification and experience

• A Bachelor's, Master's and PhD Degree in Media Studies, Journalism, Communication, Mass Communication or related field from a recognised/accredited University. degree qualification in a relevant area from a recognised/ accredited university.
  
• At least three years of teaching/research experience at the University level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
  
• A minimum of twenty-four (24) equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow of which sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal articles.
  
• Attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars and workshops.
  
• Evidence of being a member of a relevant professional body
  

• To teach in areas allocated by the Head of Department.
  
• Designing, developing, planning and delivering a range of programmes of study, sometimes for entirely new courses at various levels.
  
• Delivering high-quality lectures and practicals.
  
• Reviewing course content and materials regularly, updating when required.
  
• Collaborating with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activities.
  
• Carrying out research and writing research grant proposals.
  
• Seeking and participating in consultancies.
  
• Presenting research papers at national or international conferences and other similar events.
  
• Dissemination of research outputs.
  
• Providing mentorship and career guidance to students and staff.
  
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors or as captured in your detailed job description