[ecrea] Job at Centre for Global Media and Communication, SOAS

https://jobs.soas.ac.uk/fe/tpl_soasnet01.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=69767,6112614898&key=29157686&c=619847982347&pagestamp=seyflbwjdwjlrvlkle


Lecturer in Global Digital Media


Vacancy Number 	001459
Location 	London
Campus 	Russell Square
Post Class 	Teaching and Research
Department / Centre 	Centre for Global Media and Commiunications (MED)
Contract Type 	Fixed Term - Over 6 months
Closing date for applications 	29 May 2018

Job Description

£43,219 - £50,949 per annum inclusive of London Allowance
Please note that successful candidates who have not yet completed their 
PhD will be appointed on Grade 7 (£35,775 - £42,060 per annum inclusive 
of London Allowance), and regraded to Grade 8 on successful completion 
of their PhD.

Full-time (35 hours per week – 1 FTE)

This post is fixed-term for two years since the appointment begins.

Centre for Global Media and Communication, School of Interdisciplinary 
Studies


The role and its responsibilities


SOAS is seeking to appoint as Lecturer a research-active scholar who 
will contribute to the Centre for Global Media and Communication’s 
teaching and research in Global Digital Media and Cultures. The 
appointee will be expected to convene or co-convene, teach and examine 
in these fields and also contribute to the teaching of core subjects in 
global media and communications. The ability to teach Global Media in 
non-Western contexts is an advantage. The appointee will have research 
interests that complement existing strengths in CGMC and a demonstrable 
interest in digital cultures in Asia, Africa or the Middle East. The 
role also involves administration.

Skills and experience

The ideal appointee will have teaching experience in higher education, a 
strong research record, and administrative experience and skills. All 
applicants must have a PhD in Media, Communication or Digital Studies or 
a relevant allied subject. Those who are close to completing a PhD will 
also be considered. In addition, all applicants should have a strong 
research record and a solid journal article of renowned international 
standards and a record of research activity in the field.


Further information

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr. Dina 
Matar, (dm27 /at/ soas.ac.uk) or 020 7898 4696.


Competitive benefits package
As an employer of choice SOAS offers an extensive benefits package 
including:
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days 
(pro rata for part time staff)
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare 
voucher scheme, financial support for childcare

About the Centre for Global Media and Communication, School of 
Interdisciplinary Studies, SOAS

The Centre for Global Media and Communication at SOAS focuses on the 
study of non-western media and communication, political communication, 
international journalisms and digital cultures. It runs a lively 
doctoral research programme, including a PhD with practical component 
which enables research students to bring together written and 
audio-visual analyses. It also offers four distinct MA degree courses:

MA Global Media and Post-National Communication
MA Media and Development
MA International Journalisms
MA Global digital Cultures

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please complete the 
short online application form. Further information can be found in the 
Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of 
duties and responsibilities.

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to 
be considered.

Interviews will provisionally be held on: 29th June 2018


If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the 
application process, please contact (hr-recruitment /at/ soas.ac.uk).


We are working to achieve a diverse and representative workforce at all 
levels within SOAS University of London. Black and Minority Ethnic 
groups are actively encouraged to apply for this vacancy as they are 
currently under-represented at this level.



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