[Commlist] Lecturer in Chinese Studies and Digital Cultures (QMUL)

*Lecturer in Chinese Studies and Digital Cultures at Queen Mary 
University of London*

*Department:*School of Languages, Linguistics & Film
*Salary:*£44,931 - £47,414 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance 
(Grade 5)
*Reference:*QMUL31587
*Location:*Mile End
*Date posted:*4 January 2023
*Closing date:*17 February 2023

*https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/7963.htmlAbout 
<https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/7963.htmlAbout>*

*the Role*

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, within the School of 
Languages, Linguistics and Film, is looking to appoint a suitably 
qualified Lecturer specialising in Chinese Studies and Digital 
Cultures. Applicants with specialisms in literature, film, visual arts, 
or culture and the ability to contribute towards our Liberal Arts and/or 
Global Development programmes would be especially welcome.

Duties will include research and publication, convening and teaching 
undergraduate modules, contributing to MA provision as appropriate, 
(co)-supervising PhD students, and undertaking administrative roles as 
required within the Department. You will be able to develop new modules, 
and adapt existing ones, in line with their specific research 
strengths. The ability to teach Chinese language to undergraduate 
students is essential. Knowledge of main critical theories within 
digital media and/or knowledge of digital methods with a particular 
focus on the humanities is also essential. Evidence of high-quality 
research and publications in renowned journals is also 
expected. Applications are invited from specialists with a research 
background in one or more of the following areas:

  * modern and contemporary Chinese literature, film, and culture,
  * interdisciplinary (text, film, art, stage) or trans-historical work.
You will be expected to teach on the following modules during your first 
year of appointment:

  * Introductory Chinese
  * Deconstructing ‘China’ in the Western Imagination,
  * Digital Cultures,
  * contribute to Culture and Revolution: Russia and China.

*About You*

You will hold a PhD in Chinese Studies or a related subject, or a 
relevant professional qualification or equivalent professional 
experience, and a native or near-native command of Mandarin, together 
with the ability to deliver teaching and assessment at undergraduate and 
postgraduate level. The ability to work constructively and flexibly with 
colleagues, and good organisational and communicative skills, are also 
essential.

*About the School*

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures conducts cutting-edge 
teaching and research. Further details can be found 
at*www.qmul.ac.uk/sllf* <http://www.qmul.ac.uk/sllf>*.*

*About Queen Mary*

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe a diversity of ideas 
helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives 
through academic excellence. We continue to embrace diversity of thought 
and opinion, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines 
interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

*Benefits*

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 
days’ leave per annum, a season ticket loan scheme and a comprehensive 
range of personal and professional development opportunities. We also 
offer a range of work-life balance and family friendly, inclusive 
employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus 
facilities (including on-site nursery, Mile End campus only).

The post is full-time and permanent, expecting to start 1 September 
2023. Starting salary is Grade 5, ranging £44,931 - £47,414 per annum, 
inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is 
embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be 
made at each stage of recruitment for any candidate with a 
disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates 
wishing to work flexibly.

*Informal enquiries to Dr Rosa Vidal Doval at****(r.vidal /at/ qmul.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(r.vidal /at/ qmul.ac.uk)>*

*To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button below.*

*The closing date is 17 February 2023.*

*Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date. *


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