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Position Title:  Lecturer _ Centre for film & media studies

Requisition ID:  1082
Department:  Faculty of Humanities
City:  Cape Town

LECTURER

Centre for Film and Media Studies (CFMS)             

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

 

The Centre for Film and Media Studies (CFMS) at the University of Cape Town seeks to fill a permanent academic position at Lecturer level in Media Studies for appointment as soon as possible. CFMS is a vibrant space for teaching and research in the Faculty of Humanities focusing on research, creativity, intellectual engagement, and practical training.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • A PhD in Media Studies / a closely related field (or recently submitted for examination);
  • An emerging research profile;
  • Tertiary teaching experience in Media Studies and/or Cultural Studies;
  • The ability to contribute to curriculum development and scholarship in research methodology, journalism studies, media & technology policy or law, social media research, or data research;
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Commitment to an inclusive and collegial work environment.

 

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

 

  • Ability to contribute to our multimedia journalism programme;
  • Experience in postgraduate supervision in Media Studies and/or Cultural Studies.
  • Ability to contribute to multilingual teaching strategies.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • The successful candidate will be required to play a major role in curriculum planning, convening, supervision, and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to produce academic research and publish in the relevant areas covered by CFMS.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to perform administrative tasks at departmental and faculty levels.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to the institution’s commitment to socially responsive initiatives.

 

The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 941 184

 

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za). View (For Internal Applicants) and View (For external applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

 

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
  • A +/- 6000-word academic writing sample (for example, a journal article or PhD chapter).
  • Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

 

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and pre-placement-medical placements. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

 

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Natasha Khan at Natasha.Khan@uct.ac.za or 021650 3469

                       

Closing date:               16 May 2025                                

 

Website:                        http://www.cfms.uct.ac.za/

 

 

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

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