Senior Lecturer Communication – North West University

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Listing reference: nwu_003654
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 August 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng – Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related

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NWU

Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION POSITION NUMBER: M000152 POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Senior lecturer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaching and Learning:

Teach advanced level courses to a diverse student body, including skills as well as specialty courses in development communication OR corporate communication.
Teach general communication courses.
Bring enthusiasm and strong pedagogy to teaching; engage in a practical, hands-on program of teaching; and provide strong mentoring to students.
Provide curricular leadership in either the Development OR Corporate communication program.
Engage in Scholarly and subject-related case studies.
Provide service to the Institution.
Provide service to the Community.
Advise students.

2. Curriculum development:

Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field, and to build and expand the development OR corporate communication subject group across all campuses.

3. Scholarly work:

Well-established publication record and clear evidence of an agenda for continued research in the field of development OR corporate communication
Participation in research projects with colleagues in the form of engaged research and or social responsiveness

4. Study guidance:

Provide study guidance to graduate students on an honours, Masters and Doctorate level.

5. Administration and other tasks:

Responsible for all administrative tasks with regard to the above.
Study guide development and update.
Student marks and assessment.
Share responsibility for committee and department assignments as required.
Contribute to the Faculty Committees as well as University Committees.
Contribute to the Faculty’s strategic plan
Participate in services related to the operations of the School.

Minimum requirements
A PhD (NQF level 10) in Communication with Corporate Communication or Development Communication as areas of specialisation.
A minimum of 5 years’ learning experience in a higher education environment.
A minimum of 5 years’ practical experience as a corporate or development communication specialist.
Experience in postgraduate supervision at Masters level and preferably PhD level.
Publications in academic journals.

RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:

Membership with professional bodies such as the South African Communications Association (SACOMM), Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) or the Southern African Communications Industries Association (SACIA).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge and skills within higher education.
Knowledge and skills within industry-related environments.
Sound understanding of the development or corporate communication discipline.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Team player within groups.
Sound relations with colleagues.
Able to work independently.
Ethical principles and academic integrity.
Have apt conflict resolution skills.
Time management skills

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

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Senior Lecturer Communication
North West University
Mafikeng
31 August 2025