[ecrea] Reader in Media

Reader in Media

Northumbria University - School of Arts and Social Sciences

Salary: £46,510 – £53,918

As part of a team, you will provide research leadership and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Department of Media. This post reflects both the growth in the research profile in media and cultural studies, in undergraduate recruitment to media programmes, and the further development of postgraduate provision. You will have a research leadership role in media and cultural studies and teach into the Department’s programmes.

Applications are invited from high quality academic researchers in any area of media and cultural studies who wish to develop their experience of research leadership and who are keen to work as part of a team to coordinate, build, and advance the work of colleagues to further expand research, enterprise and knowledge transfer in the Department of Media. The successful candidate will work with the Head of Department and the Professor of Media in leading the media submission for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) and will also actively support the development of the Department’s research-driven excellence in all aspects of its academic and pedagogic activity. The aim of the Department of Media is to build and develop its standing in all measures of research performance to achieve a high ranking in the REF 2013 and beyond.

Closing date: 14 OCT 2010     Selection date: 09 DEC 2010

For full details and how to apply please visit www.workfornorthumbria.co.uk. Please quote reference ASS10/03

Northumbria University is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

 
Dr John Armitage
Associate Dean &
Head of Department of Media
Co-editor, Cultural Politics
School of Arts & Social Sciences
Room SQ318d, Squires Building
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
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