Associate Professor (Faculty of Humanities, Department of Strategic Communication)
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 7 September 2025Position SummaryIndustry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: SkilledIntroductionThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"Job description“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.For more information, please review the following link:The Department of Strategic Communication is part of the School of Communication in the Faculty of Humanities. The Department offers several undergraduate programmes from a 2-year extended Diploma to a 3-year undergraduate diploma in Public Relations and Communication Management as well as an Advanced Diploma in Communication management. The 3rd year Diploma in Public Relations and Communication Management has a critical Work-Integrated Learning component meant to prepare students for industry.At the Degree levels, the Department offers an Extended Degree, a 3-year undergraduate Degree; BA with Specialisation in Strategic Communication as well as Honours, Masters by coursework and research as well as a PhD in Strategic Communication.The Department plays a critical role in the University, Industry and the wider society by contributing to the growth of scholarship as well as practice of Strategic Communication nationally and internationally. The Department is dedicated to producing well-trained graduates who exhibit a highly sophisticated ability to internalise, reflect and communicate highly complex strategic decisions and applications effectively. The Department seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in the Department on a permanent contract. The incumbent should be a high calibre scholar, prolific researcher, practitioner and innovative thinker who will take on a strong leadership role and continue to build the Department's profile and standing nationally and internationally. The incumbent will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise, produce research at a high level, and contribute to academic citizenship.Responsibilities:
- Teach theoretical and practical courses across the year groups from undergraduate to postgraduate levels;
- Course coordination, curriculum development and associated administration;
- Publish in peer-reviewed, accredited publications;
- Recruit and supervise postgraduate students, including post-doctoral fellows;
- Build and maintain national and international external partners, including within industry.
- Manage Work Integrated Learning among undergraduate students.
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