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    Associate Professor (Communication Sciences)x1

    Position Information

    • Job Title: Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (Communication Sciences)

    • Organizational Unit: Faculty of Humanities → Department of Communication Science

    • Employment Type: Permanent

    • Occupational Level: Middle Management

    • Location: Qwaqwa Campus, Free State, South Africa

    • Closing Date: 31 March 2026

    • Assumption of Duties: 01 June 2026

    • Salary: Available on request

    • Fringe Benefits: Pension scheme, medical aid, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus, study benefits

     Job Purpose

    To strengthen academic and research excellence in the Communication Science Department through teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, curriculum development, and participation in university and community initiatives.

     Key Responsibilities

    Teaching & Supervision

    • Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Communication Science, including specialized areas.

    • Mentor and supervise final-year, Master’s, and PhD students.

    • Teach using electronic content management tools (e.g., Blackboard).

    • Participate in programme development and curriculum review.

    Research & Scholarly Output

    • Conduct high-level research and publish quality outputs in accredited journals.

    • Attract grant funding and collaborate with national and international researchers.

    • Present research at national and international conferences.

    Service & Administration

    • Serve on departmental, faculty, and university committees.

    • Contribute to organizational and administrative duties.

    • Engage in engaged scholarship and community-related projects.

     Minimum Qualification & Experience

    Senior Lecturer

    • PhD in Communication Science or cognate discipline (NQF Level 10).

    • Minimum 3 years lecturing experience at tertiary level.

    • Proven research output and presentation of papers at national conferences.

    • Supervision of Master’s and PhD students.

    • National recognition in the field and membership of scholarly societies.

    Associate Professor

    • PhD in Communication Science or cognate discipline (NQF Level 10).

    • Minimum 5 years lecturing experience at tertiary level.

    • Proven research record (10–15 publications) and supervision of postgraduate students.

    • NRF C3 rating or higher.

    • Nationally recognized as an established scholar with active involvement in scholarly societies.

     Recommended Skills & Competencies

    • Ability to conduct/manage/publish interdisciplinary research

    • Interdisciplinary teaching capability

    • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

    • Experience in teaching first-year and honours modules

    • Departmental leadership or management experience in higher education

    Core Competencies

    • Results Oriented: Reliable, responsible, adaptable to changing environments

    • Strategic Thinking: Handle multiple activities, creative problem-solving

    • Business Acumen: Proficiency in MS Office

    • Leadership & Coalition Building: Motivating teams, fostering collaboration, interpersonal sensitivity

     Application Requirements

    Applicants must submit through the official UFS portal: UFS Careers Portal with:

    • Detailed CV

    • Copies of qualifications (with SAQA accreditation for foreign degrees)

    • South African ID or passport

    • Employment confirmation documents (contracts, payslips, etc.)

    Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only online applications via the UFS portal are accepted.

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