[ecrea] Professorial vacancy at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Associate Professor/Professor in Media Studies



The School of English, Film, Theatre and Media Studies at Victoria 
University of Wellington, New Zealand is seeking to make a senior 
appointment, at either Professor or Associate Professor level, in its 
Media Studies Programme. Established in 2001, the Programme has a 
sizeable undergraduate student population, a fast-growing MA and PhD 
programme and an excellent research culture. The Programme adopts a 
critical media studies approach in its research and teaching.

Applicants should have research and teaching expertise in one or more of 
the following areas:

•        Media in the Asia-Pacific region

•        Global media industries

•        Popular culture

The appointee should also have demonstrable expertise in the following 
areas of development:

•        Academic leadership

•        The promotion of a strong research culture

•        Mentorship of colleagues

•        The introduction of new programmes especially at the 
postgraduate level

•        The ability to build connections with stakeholders including 
industry, government and the education sector

The appointee will be expected to have a PhD in Media Studies 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-graduates; 
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.

Further information can be obtained from Dr David O’Donnell, Head of 
School of English, Film, Theatre and Media Studies ( 
David.O'(Donnell /at/ vuw.ac.nz)  ).

Please complete the online application form and submit your CV and cover 
letter by attachment at 
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers/current-vacancies



Applications close midnight New Zealand time, 1 March 2015.





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