[ecrea] Teaching Position in Media Studies at Massey University, New Zealand

The School of English and Media Studies at Massey University is
currently advertising a one-semester teaching position in Media Studies
at Palmerston North, New Zealand in the first semester of next year. See
below for details and please feel free to circulate as you see fit.
Applications close on January 10, 2016, and can be accessed via this
link (http://massey-careers.massey.ac.nz/9106/senior-tutor-in-media-studies)

Best,

Nick Holm

School of English and Media Studies, College of Humanities and Social
Sciences

We are seeking someone with an advanced qualification and appropriate
university teaching experience who is conversant in cultural /critical
theory and in film studies. Duties include teaching, assessment,
administration and tutoring.

*Location:***

	

Palmerston North

*Term:***

	

Fixed Term of 5 Months

*Grade:***

	

Senior Tutor

*Salary:***

	

View current salary scales
<http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/staffroom/national-shared-services/pod/pay-benefits-and-recognition/salary-progression/academic-salary-scales.cfm>

*Applications close:***

	

11:45 p.m. on 10 January 2016


      Position overview

Applications are invited for a full-time, fixed-term senior tutorship in
the Media Studies programme of the School of English and Media Studies
at Massey University on the Palmerston North, Manawatu Campus in
semester 1, 2016. The programme teaches courses in internal and distance
learning modes (including online delivery), at both undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. The period of employment will run from 15 February
(negotiable) until 15 July 2015.

As the successful applicant you will provide teaching, assessment,
administration and online support for the whole semester in 154.203
Popular Culture and the Media (internal and distance), 154.303 Hollywood
Cinema (internal), and 154.101 Introduction to Media Studies (distance).
This work will be carried out in association with the respective paper
coordinators, and the appointee will teach to a curriculum and
assessment tasks that are already established. Existing teaching
resources will be available. The approach to popular culture in 154.203
will require a candidate conversant in cultural and critical theory.

To be successful in appointment to this opportunity you will have a
either completed your PhD or be very near to completion at the time of
application. Some previous university teaching experience will be expected.

Enquiries about the position should be directed to Mrs Carol Seelye,
School of English and Media Studies, e-mail: (c.a.seelye /at/ massey.ac.nz)
<mailto:(c.a.seelye /at/ massey.ac.nz)> or phone: 64-6-9517549.

Electronic applications are preferred by means of the Massey University
website. All applications should include a letter of application, a
current Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three referees (with full
contact details). These should be submitted before the closing date. The
University reserves the right not to make an appointment.


      Job description


        Purpose statement

To provide quality teaching in Media Studies.


        Responsible to

Head of School


        Key accountabilities

Teaching:
1. Undertake undergraduate teaching as required.
2. Coordinate and administer courses effectively.

Other duties as directed by the Head of School.


      Person specification


        Qualifications

Appropriate advanced qualification (preferably completed PhD).


        Experience

Demonstrable teaching experience at appropriate University levels.


        Personal attributes and behaviours

Competence in all areas of professional activity.
A strong sense of professionalism.
Suitable skills in time management.
Strong interpersonal skills.
The ability to maintain good collegial relationships, and a willingness
to engage in team-work.
The capacity to deliver courses for internal and distance students in a
variety of modes, including online.

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Dr Nicholas Holm |Lecturer in Media Studies

Undergraduate Advisor for Media Studies

Columbo Village 10.06 |Massey University |Palmerston North |New Zealand

| (N.H.F.Holm /at/ massey.ac.nz)
<mailto:(N.H.F.Holm /at/ massey.ac.nz)>



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