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[ecrea] Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Media Studies (A140-12XH)

Fri Jul 27 16:18:50 GMT 2012



http://jobs.massey.ac.nz/PositionDetail.aspx?p=7408



Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Media Studies (A140-12XH)

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

The appointee will have an ongoing record of research, and experience in teaching Media Studies at University level. This position is based at the Palmerston North campus.

Location:


Palmerston North

Term of Contract:


Permanent

Salary Package:


Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (view academic salary information)

Closing Date:


15 August 2012

Position Overview

Applications are invited for a full-time, ongoing Lectureship or Senior Lectureship (US equivalent Assistant/Associate Professor) in the Media Studies programme of the School of English and Media Studies at Massey University. The position is based at the Manawatu campus of Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

The Media Studies undergraduate programme at Massey currently includes courses in film, television, popular culture, advertising, trauma and the media, visual culture, digital and global media, stardom and celebrity, independent media, media technologies, gender and race, and media screen arts. The graduate programme focuses on media theory and research methods, and offers a selection of courses in the above areas.

The programme teaches courses in internal and distance learning modes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There is increasing emphasis at the University on online delivery, particularly for distance teaching.

Applicants are expected to have a sound background in Media Studies or a related discipline, to be able to teach introductory and other undergraduate courses, and to provide graduate courses and supervision of student research up to PhD level.

The successful applicant will have a PhD either completed or very near to completion at the time of application. Experience of University-level teaching and academic publication or other evidence of ongoing research activity will be expected.

This position is open as to areas of specialisation.

Enquiries about the position should be directed to Ms Irene Van Den Bos, School of English and Media Studies, ph 64-6-356 9099 x7311, or (i.vandenbos /at/ massey.ac.nz) 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 maintain a high-quality programme of research, develop and deliver high-quality teaching and supervision to students, and engage fully in service activities within the School, College and University.

Responsible to

Head of School.

Key accountabilities

Teaching/Supervision

1. Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as required.
2. Develop and maintain areas of curriculum appropriate to local needs and consistent with international standards.
3. Coordinate and administer papers effectively.
4. Supervise the research activities of undergraduate and postgraduate students (including doctoral candidates) as required.
5. Undertake continuing professional development.


Research

1. Undertake an active, appropriate and viable personal research programme or participate in team-based research.
2. Publish papers in academic journals and/or larger scholarly work.
3. Present research and act as a discussant at academic conferences.
4. Generate research funding.
5. Maintain a personal PBRF (Performance Based Research Fund) Evidence Portfolio.

Service to the Community

1. Participate in community service activities that further advance the profession or field and which are consistent with the University’s Charter and Strategic Plan. 2. Assist the School to develop an environment which gives effect to the obligations of the Treaty of Waitangi.

School, College and University Responsibilities

1. Serve on University, College and/or School committees.
2. Ensure the observance of University policy and codes of practice in all teaching, research, community service and administrative practices. 3. Contribute to the development of a School working environment of teamwork and cooperation.
4. Assume leadership positions appropriate to level of appointment.

Other duties as directed by the Head of School.

Person specification

Qualifications

PhD (or soon to be completed PhD) in a relevant field.

Experience

Demonstrated teaching and research expertise in appropriate subject areas.
An ongoing programme of high-quality research.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Personal Attributes, Behaviours, Competencies

1. Competence in all areas of professional activity.
2. Strong sense of professionalism.
3. Excellent time management skills.
4. Strong interpersonal skills.
5. Maintains good collegial relationships, and a willingness to engage in team-work. 6. Effectively leads tutor-teachers in the delivery of papers where required. 7. Can develop papers for internal and distance students alike, and deliver them in a variety of modes and platforms, including online.

Additional Pre-employment Checks

Writing sample (long-listed candidates).
Referee check (long-listed candidates).
Qualification check (short-listed candidates).
Previous employment at Massey University check (short-listed candidates).

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