LECTURER IN MEDIA THEORY
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES
FACULTY OF ARTS
BIRKBECK, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
SALARY GBP 33,501 38,376
Purpose and Main Duties
Based in the new Department for Media and Cultural Studies in the School of
Arts, you will contribute to a diverse and
vibrant programme of Film, Media and
Cultural Studies at various levels (Certificates, FD, BA, and Postgraduate)
through teaching, curriculum development and administration. You will join a
strongly interdisciplinary research culture,
embodied by the newly established
Centre for Media, Culture and Creative Practice.
Candidate Requirements
Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in Media or a related area (e.g.
Sociology; Film and Television studies; Cultural studies; Geography / Urban
studies; Media history; ICT studies; Journalism studies; Media activism;
Research methods) and a proven research record. Excellent team working
skills, flexibility and a commitment to adult
education ethos are essential for
the role.
Further Information
This job is full time and fixed term for three
years. The salary quoted above is
inclusive of London allowance. Birkbeck also provides a generous final salary
pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and other
great benefits.
Informal enquiries can be made to, Dr. Tim
Markham, Lecturer in Journalism and
Media, School of Arts/Department of Media and Cultural Studies, email:
(t.markham /at/ bbk.ac.uk).
Closing date: Sunday 19 July 2009
Interview dates: week commencing Monday 14 September
Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from
all candidates irrespective of gender,
ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief
and sexual preference.
Application forms and further information can be found here:
http://jobs.bbk.ac.uk/fe/tpl_birkbeckcollege01.asp?s=raCzFKhUsJVaXxJsp&jobid=30158,4021352565&key=4279232&c=237276871552&pagestamp=sequktxtnawexhuknt
