Job Description

Africa University is a private, pan- African, United Methodist-related institution located in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The University is also a member of the Association of African Universities and is inviting suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following strategic positions:
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, THEOLOGY, HUMANITIES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND EDUCATION
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER- (2 Posts)
Reporting to the HOD, the main duties and responsibilities of Lecturer will be that of teaching, conducting solution-oriented research that will lead to transformative policy changes and innovation in the field of Media and Journalism in line with Education 5.0.
POST A - DIGITAL AND NEW MEDIA/ JOURNALISM

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and deliver teaching material for various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Digital and New Media/Journalism(s) or its equivalent and related courses.
• Active engagement in high-quality research; implementing new developments in Digital and New Media/Journalism(s);
• Setting up original theoretical and practical research or key technologies in Digital and New Media/Journalism(s) and enhancing international academic influence.
• Innovative teaching and student assessment for taught courses.
• Impactful research and innovation in the area of Digital and New Media/Journalism(s)
• Supervision of research projects and dissertations for undergraduate in Digital and New Media/Journalism(s)
• Developing and implementing community engagement projects and community service
• Advising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Administrative tasks related to teaching and learning
• Teamwork in the development of new modules, programmes in line with the Higher Education Qualification Framework structures (ZIMCHE).
• Commitment to maintenance of high standards of ethical behaviour.

Qualifications and Experience

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
• PhD Digital and New Media/Journalism(s) or its equivalent.
• Master’s Degree Digital and New Media/Journalism(s) or its equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Digital and New Media/Journalism(s) or its equivalent
• Academic authority (teaching and research) in Digital and New Media/Journalism(s) or its equivalent
• Strong record of relevant teaching, research and publications in reputable peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstrable competencies in innovation and industrialisation that are in sync with Education 5.0
• Track record of income generating projects and resource mobilisation

How to Apply

TO APPLY
Interested candidates must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID & birth certificate) and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, date of availability, current salary, contact details, names and addresses of three referees.
The application pack should be send as , a single pdf file to e-mail address [email protected] is mandatory by no later than 1400 hours on Friday, 01 March 2024. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter, and only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.