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

*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
81 Fairlie Terrace, Room 102
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
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