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[ecrea] .5 post in Journalism University of Derby
Tue Jul 10 23:07:16 GMT 2012
0.5 L/SL in Journalism - BA00061
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Arts, Design and Technology - Film and Media Studies
Markeaton Street
Pro rata £29,249 - £44,166 per annum
(Permanent - Part Time)
Work Pattern: 18.5 hours per week, days to be confirmed.
Closing date: 30 July 2012
Proposed start date: September 2012
Responsible To
Professor Jason Lee, Head of Film and Media with Creative and
Professional Writing
Job Description
Purpose / Objectives
To be responsible to the Subject Manager/Assistant Subject Manager of
the Film and Media and Creative and Professional Writing Subject Group
for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer duties in the context of the School of
Humanities, part of the Faculty of Arts, Design and Technology. You will
join a lively and creative team, to undertake teaching and student
learning and support on a contemporary multi platform journalism
programme, initially at undergraduate level.
You will have excellent organisational skills and be interested in
working across traditional discipline boundaries. Experience in
curriculum development would be an advantage. You will have the
opportunity to contribute to the research and/or publications profile of
the team and to develop professional links and enterprise initiatives.
We are seeking to appoint someone with a wide-ranging knowledge of
journalism and considerable current experience as a practicing
journalist. An in depth academic knowledge and understanding of current
debates within the field is required, along with a commitment to
teaching theory and practice in an exciting and innovative way, with the
student experience as the central focus.
You will be able to deliver teaching in one or more of the following
areas – TV News, Radio News, Online News and ideally have expertise in
one of the following areas: International journalism, Political
Journalism, Investigative Journalism or History of Journalism.
Principal Accountabilities
1. To contribute to the teaching, assessment and quality
management of the course in line with University systems and procedures.
2. To contribute to the staff team, working closely with them to
maintain and enhance student satisfaction with all aspects of the
learning experience.
3. To undertake teaching duties as appropriate to your areas of
expertise.
4. To ensure the successful delivery of the course through the
effective management of resources made available including liaison with
technical support staff and associate lecturers.
5. To show continued interest in the pedagogy of Journalism
education and ensure that this is reflected in the teaching and learning
methods employed on the course.
6. To take a proactive role both internally and externally in
promoting and marketing the programme.
7. To undertake research, professional practice and scholarly
activity relevant to the subject ensuring you maintain your level of
subject expertise.
8. To enhance the reputation of the course by maintaining and
extending professional and academic links both internally and
externally, and at national and international level.
9. To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities
appropriate to the post.
10. You will be required to work closely with: Subject Manager for
Film and Media with Creative and Professional Writing and the Assistant
Subject Manager, Programme Team, Faculty Curriculum Development Manager,
Student Liaison Officer, Faculty Office and Technical Support staff in
meeting your responsibilities.
11. To undertake any other responsibilities as required by the Subject
Manager/Assistant Subject Manager, Head of School or Dean of Faculty.
Person Specification
Short listing will be carried out by assessing suitability against the
criteria set out in the person specification, as far as it is reasonable
to do so before interview.
Qualifications
· A good undergraduate degree in Journalism or
related discipline - Essential
· A postgraduate degree in Journalism or
related discipline - Desirable
· A relevant teaching qualification or
willingness to undertake such a qualification - Desirable
Skills and Abilities
· Evidence of ability to enthuse students and
raise their ambitions, motivating them to think analytically and
critically as Journalists. - Essential
· Evidence of ability to write and present
effectively, manage resources, keep records and report on annual
monitoring - Essential
· Evidence of good networking skills and
knowledge of the Journalism industry at regional, national or
international level - Essential
· Experience of the range of skills involved in
multi platform production - Essential
· Ability to operate and teach a range of
production software (CS6, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro X, Joomla) and
equipment (cameras, portable recorders, studio operation). - Essential
· Experience of the range of skills involved in
Online Journalism - Essential
· An ability to be forward thinking with
regards to advances in multimedia - Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
· A thorough understanding of multi platform
news production - Essential
· Experience of Teaching in Higher Education
with experience of assessment processes and procedures in Higher
Education - Essential
· On-going professional practice, academic
research or industry experience - Essential
· Knowledge of work based learning and work
placement activities - Desirable
· Experience of curriculum development and
design - Desirable
· Involvement with external projects and
international markets - Desirable
· Specialist expertise in international,
investigative or political journalism - Desirable
Personal Qualities
· Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of
a team and communicate/collaborate with colleagues - Essential
· Ability to see the education process from the
student point of view - Essential
· Interest in current debates within
Journalism, including globalisation - Essential
· Ability to work to deadlines - Essential
Work Pattern
18.5 hours per week, days to be confirmed.
Benefits
Potential for further salary progression based on performance, once in
post, up to £55,908 per annum, pro rata.
Pro rata to 35 days holiday plus statutory, concessionary and closure days.
Opportunity to join the Teachers Pension scheme.
For more information on the benefits of working at the University of
Derby go to http://www.derby.ac.uk/hr
Staff appointed to a teaching post should hold a suitable teaching
qualification or have relevant, recent teaching experience. This will
normally be interpreted as having at least two years teaching experience
in further or higher education. The expectation will be that the
individual will be (or will become) a fellow of the Higher Education
Academy (HEA) or has gained (or is working towards) an award from the
HEA accredited course or some other recognised teaching award acceptable
to the University. You will be expected to commence this programme
within your first year of appointment and successfully complete within
18 months of starting the programme.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share
this commitment.
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