[ecrea] 2 lectureships/Dept of Media & Comms, USyd/close 20 or 29 Jan 2013

 The Dept of Media and Communications, University of Sydney has two
 outstanding lectureship opportunities now open for applications:


 LECTURER IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA (*REF. 1592/0912)
 *http://bit.ly/R6PJNG


 *LECTURER IN JOURNALISM AND MEDIA (REF**.1594/0912)**
 *http://bit.ly/Tt6HWu

*FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, **SCHOOL OF LETTERS, ART AND 
MEDIA, UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY*

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an 
outstanding international reputation for academic and research 
excellence. It employs 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 
students.

Our University has dedicated centres for the study of China and South 
East Asia, cardiovascular disease and obesity, a new Institute for 
Democracy and Human Rights, and enjoys the benefits of the city of 
Sydney as the headquarters of Australia's leading media companies and 
institutions, as well as lively cultural institutions.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 
<http://sydney.edu.au/arts/> offers one of the most comprehensive and 
diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia 
Pacific region and is regularly ranked in the 20 top faculties of its kind.

Founded in 2000, and based in the School of Letters, Art and Media 
<http://sydney.edu.au/arts/slam/>, the Department of Media and 
Communications (MECO) is a leading centre for teaching, research, and 
public engagement in many areas, including transformations in 
communication and media, journalism studies, digital cultures and 
technologies, culture and media, communication and media policy, public 
and political communication, health communication, media history, screen 
studies, and media and politics. From 2013, the department enters an 
exciting new phase, joining with the Digital Cultures program.

MECO offers a suite of outstanding degrees and programs of study, 
including:

   * a prestigious, highly sought-after four-year undergraduate degree,
     offering a unique combination of a great humanities education with
     excellent vocational preparation for careers in media and
     communications industries
   * a major in digital cultures in the faculty's Bachelor of Arts
   * five highly-regarded Masters degrees in Media Practice, Digital
     Cultures, Strategic Public Relations, Publishing, and Health
     Communications
   * a burgeoning and distinctive higher degrees by research program.

MECO has established itself as an outstanding, supportive environment 
for innovative research. It makes an internationally significant 
contribution to understandings of media, communication, and digital 
cultures, which are now so central to our social, economic, political, 
and cultural arrangements. MECO has a strong track record of research 
collaborations and external grant success.

MECO benefits from excellent media production facilities and 
high-quality research infrastructure and support, as well as established 
interdisciplinary links and projects with outstanding researchers at the 
University working on media and communication from disciplines such as 
gender and cultural studies, politics, human rights, sociology, law, 
business, science and technology, health and medicine, and area studies, 
especially Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

MECO is now seeking applications for two exciting new lectureships --- 
respectively in communications and media; and journalism and media.

Please see the selection criteria for full details on the required 
knowledge, skills and experience (including the list of desirable 
criteria):

Lectureship in communications & media: http://bit.ly/R6PJNG


 Lectureship in journalism & media: http://bit.ly/Tt6HWu

*/To be considered for these positions it is essential that you address 
the online selection criteria. /*/For guidance on how to apply visit: 
//How to apply for an advertised position. 
<http://usyd.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=help.showHelp>/

*Remuneration package:*Lecturer (Academic Level B): $104,644 - $124,263 
p.a. (which includes a base salary of $88,426 - $105,004 p.a., leave 
loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Professor Gerard 
Goggin on +61 2 9114 1218 or email (gerard.goggin /at/ sydney.edu.au) 
<mailto:(gerard.goggin /at/ sydney.edu.au)>

Enquiries regarding the recruitment process can be directed to Michelle 
Carlon on + 61 2 8627 1238 or email (michelle.carlon /at/ sydney.edu.au) 
<mailto:(michelle.carlon /at/ sydney.edu.au)>

*CLOSING DATES:* 20 January 2013 (11:30pm Sydney time) - Lectureship in 
Communication and Media; 29 January 2013 (11.30pm Sydney time) -- 
Lectureship in Journalism and Media

*The proposed start date for this role is 1 July 2013, or as soon as 
possible thereafter.*

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, 
diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups 
and women are encouraged.

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Gerard Goggin
Professor and Chair
Department of Media and Communications
University of Sydney

Adjunct Professor, Social Policy Research Centre
University of New South Wales

e: (gerard.goggin /at/ sydney.edu.au) 
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