[ecrea] Job vacancy: Lecturer in Journalism and Media at the University of Sydney

The University of Sydney is currently seeking a Lecturer in Journalism 
and Media. For more information and to apply, visit 
sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1594/0912A.



LECTURER IN JOURNALISM AND MEDIA

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF LETTERS, ART AND MEDIA

REFERENCE NO. 1594/0912A



    * Exciting opportunity for a scholar with expertise in teaching 
journalism, and researching journalism and related media
    * Join a dynamic, engaged group of renowned academics in a leading 
centre for teaching, researching, and public discussion of journalism 
and media
    * Full-time, continuing: $104.6K - $124.2K p.a. (including salary, 
leave loading and up to 17% super)



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.



The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  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, 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. The department has established 
particular expertise in the teaching of journalism and in research 
concerning journalism and associated media and communication.



In this exciting lectureship opportunity you will:



·         teach and develop curriculum for undergraduate and 
postgraduate courses in journalism, as well as a range of areas of 
communication and media

·         make an important contribution to the research strengths of 
the school, including regular publication in journals of high ranking 
and other quality outlets and the pursuit of research grants

·         supervise research higher degree students

·         develop effective interdisciplinary collaborations within the 
University, across the academic field and with external stakeholders

·         engage with the communication and media industry, journalism 
and other professions, and interested publics

·         contribute to academic administration.



To be the successful candidate you will need:



    * a PhD in journalism studies, communications and media, or a 
related field

    * teaching experience at tertiary level in journalism

    * proven expertise and knowledge, research ability and research 
potential in journalism, and another area of communication and media 
research
    * professional experience in journalism
    * evidence of your ability to undertake academic administrative 
responsibilities
    * the ability to work in a collegial and effective manner with a 
broad range of colleagues and external stakeholders
    * a demonstrated capacity for engagement in cultural and industry 
debates in journalism and media.



There are also desirable criteria for appointment.



CLOSING DATE: 4 August 2013 (11:30pm Sydney time)



The proposed start date for this role is 1 February 2014, or as soon as 
possible thereafter.



Important note: applicants who previously applied for this role will 
need to re-apply to be considered.



The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, 
diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups 
and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has also established 
a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 
staff employed across the institution. Applications from people of 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.





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