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[ecrea] Media Studies Positions, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Sat Jul 14 14:37:13 GMT 2012




*Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Media Studies 2012 (A191-12Z)*
School of English, Film, Theatre and Media Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences An exciting opportunity to join an established and growing Media Studies programme in New Zealand's capital city.
Location: Kelburn Campus
Term of Contract: Permanent
*Closing Date: 15 August 2012*
The School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies at Victoria University invites applications for a permanent position for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Media Studies, to begin in January 2013. Candidates with a demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas would be desirable: new media; media theory and analysis; media, politics and society; and media and popular culture. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D in hand (or expected prior to January 2013) in media studies or related field, a record of scholarly productivity, and the ability to teach a broad range of introductory and advanced courses, including at first-year level. At the Senior Lecturer level, candidates will need to have a strong record of scholarly research and publication; an active research agenda; demonstrated evidence of high quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; administrative experience and skills; and experience in successful student supervision at MA and PhD levels. Applications should include the following material: a letter of interest addressing teaching and research goals; a curriculum vitae with the name of three referees; writing samples, teaching evaluations and a research plan will be required for the next phase of the process but can be submitted initially. For further information about this position and to begin online application, please visit (http://vacancies.vuw.ac.nz/) For further information on the position contact Associate Professor Thierry Jutel, Head of School ((Thierry.jutel /at/ vuw.ac.nz) <mailto:(Thierry.jutel /at/ vuw.ac.nz)>) or Dr Jo Smith, Programme Director ((Jo.Smith /at/ vuw.ac.nz) <mailto:(Jo.Smith /at/ vuw.ac.nz)>).
*Associate Professor/Professor in Media Studies 2012 (A192-12Z)*
School of English, Film, Theatre and Media Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences This position offers an exciting opportunity for a senior academic of international standing to contribute to Victoria University's Media Studies programme.
Location: Kelburn Campus
Term of Contract: Permanent
*Closing Date: 15 August 2012*
The School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies at Victoria University is seeking to make a senior appointment, at either Professor or Associate Professor / Reader level, in its Media Studies Programme to start at the beginning of 2013. Established in 2000, the Programme has now large undergraduate enrolments, and a fast-growing MA and PhD Programme. The Programme’s general focus is to approach the study of the media through critical investigation and includes expertise in critical theory, postcolonial and indigenous theories, queer and gender studies, political economy, institutional and industry analysis, and audience studies among others. The University seeks to build on the Programme’s existing strengths through the appointment of a Professor or Associate Professor / Reader who will provide leadership in teaching, administration and research. The appointee will be expected to have a PhD in Media or related field, to have an excellent research record with an international reputation in her or his specialist field; to have significant supervisory experience, and the potential to attract new post-graduate enrolments; and to have extensive experience of teaching at the tertiary level. The ability to build positive working relationships within the discipline and to work in an interdisciplinary context is also important. Experience of academic administration would be an advantage. Applications should include the following material: a letter of interest addressing teaching, research, and leadership goals; a curriculum vitae with the name of three referees; writing samples, teaching evaluations and a research plan will be required for the next phase of the process but can be submitted initially. Professor is the most senior academic rank in the New Zealand tertiary system, and Professors are expected to be academic leaders within their discipline, and more broadly within the university community. To get more details about this position and to begin online application, please visit (http://vacancies.vuw.ac.nz/). For further information on the position contact Associate Professor Thierry Jutel, Head of School ((Thierry.jutel /at/ vuw.ac.nz) <mailto:(Thierry.jutel /at/ vuw.ac.nz)>) or Lillian Loftus, Faculty HR Manager ((Lillian.loftus /at/ vuw.ac.nz) <mailto:(Lillian.loftus /at/ vuw.ac.nz)>).
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Dr. Geoff Stahl
Lecturer, Media Studies
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