Lecturer - Communication & Media [ Ref :ZU/10/Adv/97/2026 ]
Vacancy Open: Mar 9th, 2026 | Vacancy Closing: Mar 23rd, 2026
Positions needed: 1
The purpose of this position is to carry out teaching roles, student mentoring, research and other duties in liaison with the university’s overall goal
- To teach in areas allocated by the Head of Department.
- Designing, developing, planning and delivering a range of programmes of study, sometimes for entirely new courses at various levels.
- Delivering high-quality lectures and practicals.
- Reviewing course content and materials regularly, updating when required.
- Collaborating with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activities.
- Carrying out research and writing research grant proposals.
- Seeking and participating in consultancies.
- Presenting research papers at national or international conferences and other similar events.
- Dissemination of research outputs.
- Providing mentorship and career guidance to students and staff.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors or as captured in your detailed job description
- A Bachelor's, Master's and PhD Degree in Media Studies, Journalism, Communication, Mass Communication or related field from a recognised/accredited University. degree qualification in a relevant area from a recognised/ accredited university.
- At least three years of teaching/research experience at the University level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow of which sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal articles.
- Attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Evidence of being a member of a relevant professional body
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.