[ecrea] Position Announcement: Assoc Prof in Media & Communication / UWA

Associate Professor (Media and Communication) |Ref: 493602 |

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION) | Ref: 493602 |


SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

    * Tenurable appointment
    * Salary range:  Level D $133,440 - $147,012 p.a.
    * Plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a member of Australia's 
prestigious Group of Eight and ranked among the top 100 universities 
(ranked 88th in the world) with a broad and balanced coverage of 
disciplines in the arts, sciences and major professions.

For the past 100 years, UWA has contributed significantly to the 
intellectual, cultural and economic development of the State of Western 
Australia and the nation as a whole.

Offering a rich learning and research environment, the School of Social 
Sciences spans social and cultural studies in Australia, Europe and 
Asia.  Media and Communication is one the most dynamic and successful 
disciplines providing well-regarded undergraduate and postgraduate 
courses premised on a strong relationship between communication theory 
and practice and an understanding of practical writing, communication 
strategy and digital production skills.

The School of Social Sciences is seeking an experienced and recognised 
Media and Communication academic for a senior appointment. For the first 
three years of the appointment the candidate is expected to perform the 
roles of Head of School and Associate Professor in Media and Communication.

The position offers an exciting opportunity for an innovative and 
enthusiastic person with theoretical knowledge of the digital media 
environment, media and cultural policy and creative industries who is 
committed to teaching, research, leadership in research grant 
acquisition and the continued expansion of the discipline's research 
program.  The program is particularly interested in applicants with a 
background in theorisation of contemporary digital cultures, creative 
industries, health communication, strategic communication or media 
pedagogies.

You would be expected to provide leadership for further development of 
the study of Media and Communication and have demonstrated ability to 
perform tasks associated with senior academic management including 
strategic planning and professional development of staff. All applicants 
in the Social Sciences with both expertise relevant to this discipline 
and to the role of Head of School will be considered.

Benefits include 17% superannuation, generous leave provisions and 
airfares to Perth (if applicable) for appointee and dependents along 
with a removal allowance. These and other benefits will be specified in 
the offer of employment.

Closing date: Friday 14 November 2014

Position description, further information/contacts and application 
details available at:
http://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/493602/associate-professor-media-and-communication-ref-493602
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Rob Cover
Discipline Chair, Media and Communication
Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences

The University of Western Australia
Crawley WA 6009

+61 8 6488 4305 wk
0437 902 967 sms

(robcover /at/ gmail.com)
Profile:          http://www.uwa.edu.au/people/rob.cover


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