[ecrea] Job Posting: Permanent position in Media Studies, Massey University, Aotearoa New Zealand

Massey University is hiring a permanent Lecturer/Senior Lecturer 
(equivalent of Assistant/Associate Professor) on its Manawatu campus. 
The position summary and application instructions are provided below. 
The application deadline is 19 September. Here is a link to the position 
description: 
http://massey-careers.massey.ac.nz/9921/lecturer-senior-lecturer-in-media-studies. 
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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. This position is based at the Manawatu campus in Palmerston 
North, New Zealand.
The School of English and Media Studies has a strong record in teaching 
excellence and pastoral care in an interactive learning environment. 
Courses are taught in internal and distance learning modes (including 
online delivery), at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The 
School currently offers programmes in English, Media Studies, Creative 
Writing, Expressive Arts, Public and Professional Writing, and Theatre 
Studies.

We are looking for a candidate with research and teaching strengths in 
social and cultural approaches to media. All applications will be 
carefully considered, but we particularly encourage applicants with 
additional specialisations in one or more of the following areas: 
popular culture, critical and cultural theory, digital media, gender 
studies, critical race studies.
Media Studies is offered as a major in both the Bachelor of Arts and 
Bachelor of Communication. The undergraduate programme in both degrees 
currently includes courses across three major areas of specialisation: 
digital media production, social/cultural approaches to media, and 
medium-specific approaches/methodologies, including screen studies. An 
ability to contribute to more than one area, and to teach into the 
compulsory course 154.101 Introduction to Media Studies, may be an 
advantage. The graduate programme is available in the Master of Arts and 
Master of Communication, and offers a selection of courses in the above 
areas. Candidates are encouraged to view the full range of courses via 
our website at ems.massey.ac.nz.
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 is essential. The level of appointment will depend on 
qualifications and experience. It is anticipated that the selected 
candidate will take up the appointment in January 2018. Enquiries should 
be directed to Associate Professor Jenny Lawn ((j.m.lawn /at/ massey.ac.nz) or 
+64 9 213 6337), School of English and Media Studies, Massey University. 
Applications close on 20 September, 2017 and should be submitted via the 
Massey Careers website http://www.massey.ac.nz/joinus/. Applications 
should include a full CV and names and addresses of three referees. The 
University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Job description

Purpose statement

To enhance the learning and qualification outcomes of Massey's students 
and the scholarly ouputs of the University by undertaking an effective 
programme of teaching; undertaking research including research 
supervision of students; engaging in the pursuit of external funding; 
providing administrative and professional service to the University and 
broader academic or professional communities.

Responsible to Head of School
Key accountabilities

Teaching/Supervision
1.	Undertake effective undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
2.	Develop and teach major curriculum components of courses.
3.	Coordinate and administer the teaching of subjects.
4.	Supervise the research activities of postgraduate students.
5.	Undertake continuing personal professional development.

Research
1.	Undertake an active, appropriate and viable personal research 
programme or participate in team-based research.
2.	Regularly publish articles or other scholarly works in academic 
journals and review papers.
3.	Present research and act as a discussant at academic conferences.
4.	Generate research funding.

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 
principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

University Responsibilities
1. Serve productively on University and/or School committees.
2. Ensure the observance of University policy, performance standards 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.
Any other duties that are consistent with this position, as required by 
the Head of School.

Person specification

Qualifications

Completed PhD at time of application in Media Studies or other closely 
relevant field.

Experience

Demonstrable teaching experience at appropriate University levels and 
research expertise in appropriate subject areas.

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 lead tutors (teaching assistants) in the delivery of 
courses.


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