Fulltime Faculty, Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Summary

• The Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) seeks to hire a faculty member who will help to nurture the next generation of journalists, media leaders and communications professionals for the East Africa Region.
• The main purpose of this role is support and teach and share knowledge with students in the various academic programmes offered by GSMC: Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation (EMMLI), Masters of Arts in Digital Journalism (MADJ) and a upcoming program in Strategic Communications.
• As well as being a media scholar, the faculty will have a comprehensive knowledge of trends in the media and communication industry as well all-round competence in the practical application of different forms of digital media.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the GSMC academic programs including Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation (EMMLI), Masters in Digital Journalism (MADJ) and Strategic Communications and train in the professional development courses;
• Collaborate with AKU colleagues to create online content to support the teaching of academic and professional development courses;
• Conduct and evaluate students’ performance through examinations and other assessment parameters as per university guide;
• Counsel and coach students on course-related matters, career path planning, advising on thesis establishment and development as well as guiding on projects;
• Contribute to the development of new curriculum and/or the review of existing curricular;
• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in journalism, digital media, media leadership and communications; and
• Actively work towards research funding, by writing proposals, engaging in grant applications and hosting research conventions.

Requirements

• PHD in a relevant discipline – Journalism or Media and Communication from a recognised university;
• She/he should have 3-5 years of teaching experience at university level. Experience in working with graduate students is essential;
• She/he should have experience in blended teaching, both online and in person;
• She/he will have strong research and/or practice portfolio;
• She/he should demonstrate achievement in academic delivery, development of course content and outlines and programme coordination;
• She/he should be able to work independently;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; and
• Evidence of leadership will be an added advantage.

Applications should be submitted latest by June 30, 2023