Lecturer – Broadcast Media

About the role

Rongo University seeks a dedicated Lecturer in Broadcast Media to join its faculty. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct research, and contribute to curriculum development within the School of Media and Communication.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and assess broadcast media courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Supervise student projects, tutorials, practicums, and field attachment sessions.
• Conduct and publish research in peer‑reviewed journals, monographs, policy briefs, and conference proceedings.
• Develop research proposals and attract external funding.
• Mentor students and junior staff, providing career counselling.
• Collaborate with industry partners for consultancy, community projects, and donor sourcing.
• Participate in curriculum review and innovation initiatives.
• Provide professional and community service as required.

Required profile

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a relevant specialization, or a Master’s degree with at least three years of university teaching experience or six years of research/industry experience.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional body, where applicable.
• Demonstrated ability in university teaching and research, with participation in conferences and scholarly forums.
• Minimum of six publication points, including at least four refereed journal papers for Master’s holders (or equivalent criteria for PhD holders).

Required skills