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[ecrea] Job Announcements: Lecturer / Three Years Full PhD Scholarship / Associate Professor
Mon May 14 06:03:00 GMT 2018
*Job Title***
Lecturer, Communication Studies**
*Job ID***
995503**
*Department***
School of Film&Television Arts**
*Full/Part Time***
Full-Time**
*Regular/Temporary***
Regular**
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*Qualification & Responsibility*
Lecturer in Communication Studies
Applications are invited for a position in the new School of Film and TV
Arts, Division of Communication Studies, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool
University, Suzhou.
The successful applicant will have a PhD, and be able to demonstrate
appropriate professional experience. Applicants should have good
teaching experience and evidence of the ability to produce high quality
research publications. Applicants are expected to be able to teach in
English, the language of instruction at the university. The successful
appointee will be expected to teach; to undertake research in the area
of communication studies; and to participate in the administration and
development of the Division and the School of Film and TV Arts.
The School runs programmes in Communication Studies, Digital Media Arts,
Film and TV Production and Filmmaking. Established in 2016 the School is
new and growing rapidly.
The School seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Communication Studies with
teaching to start in September 2018. The successful candidate will
coordinate and deliver modules across a range of communication studies
subject areas related to their expertise.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaborative
institution, the first and currently the only university in China to
offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of
Education) accredited undergraduate degrees. Formed in 2006, the first
cohort of students graduated in August 2010. The University now has
9,000 students studying on campus. The language of instruction is
English. XJTLU aims to become truly research-led, and has recently
committed significant investment into research development and the
expansion of PhD student numbers on campus.
XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park
(SIP), well-connected via nearby airports to cities such as Hong Kong,
Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to other major cities
in China. SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly
one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now
the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms
of GDP, and the SIP has a higher GDP per capita than the UK. The broader
Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with
the historic old town’s canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and
the I.M Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting millions of tourists
annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life with high
environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive
views, by day and by night, and there is a variety of shopping
facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and
nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four international schools.
The salary range for the Lecturer positions (equivalent to Assistant
Professor in the US system) is 26,454 – 32,412 RMB/month. In addition,
members of academic staff are entitled to accommodation and travel
allowances, medical insurance, and relocation expenses.
Applications should be made online (http://job.xjtlu.edu.cn) and
received by 28th May 2018
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Adam McIlwaine, Dean,
JC-School of Film and Television Arts (Email:
(adam.mcilwaine /at/ xjtlu.edu.cn) <mailto:(adam.mcilwaine /at/ xjtlu.edu.cn)>).
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*Three Years Full PhD Scholarship on*
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*Big Data Ethics in China’s Social media Sector*
Webpage: https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=94883
**
Project Description
Requirements:
The candidate should have a first class or upper second class honours
degree, or a master’s degree (or equivalent qualification), in
Law/Sociology/Media and Communication/Digital Data Studies/Applied
Ethics, Evidence of good spoken and written Chinese and English is
essential. The candidate should have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above, if
the first language is not English. This position is open to all
qualified candidates irrespective of nationality.
Degree:
The student will be awarded a PhD degree from the University of
Liverpool (UK) upon successful completion of the program.
Project Description:
This project investigates big data ethics in China’s social media
sectors. It examines the normative ethics of big data collection and
process; it then studies the empirical norms and values of big data
ethics practiced in China’s social media sectors; it addresses the
conceptual disjunctions between empirical and normative norms and
proposes for improvements including both legal and non-legal, hard and
soft measures for big data ethics in China’s social media sector. Social
science research methods will be applied include: a) Documentary
research; b) in-depth interviews; and c) focus groups.
For more information about doctoral scholarship and PhD programme at
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU): Please visit:
http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/phd/entry-requirements.html
<https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=94883&type=184&DID=4144&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.xjtlu.edu.cn%2fen%2fadmissions%2fphd%2fentry-requirements.html>
http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/phd/feesscholarships.html
<https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=94883&type=184&DID=4144&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.xjtlu.edu.cn%2fen%2fadmissions%2fphd%2ffeesscholarships.html>
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are advised to email (yik-chan.chin /at/ xjtlu.edu.cn)
<mailto:(yik-chan.chin /at/ xjtlu.edu.cn)> (XJTLU principal supervisor’s email
address) the following documents for initial review and assessment
(please put the project title in the subject line).
• CV
• Two reference letters with company/university letterhead
• Personal statement outlining your interest in the position
• Proof of English language proficiency (an IELTS score of 6.5 or above)
• Verified school transcripts in both Chinese and English (for
international students, only the English version is required)
• Verified certificates of education qualifications in both Chinese and
English (for international students, only the English version is required)
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Yik Chan Chin
((yik-chan.chin /at/ xjtlu.edu.cn) <javascript:void(0)>), whose personal
profile is linked below:
http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/departments/academic-departments/school-of-film-and-tv-arts/staff/yik-chan-chin
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Funding Notes
The PhD studentship is available for three years subject to satisfactory
progress by the student. The award covers tuition fees for three years
(currently equivalent to RMB 80,000 per annum) and provides a monthly
stipend of 3500 RMB as a contribution to living expenses. It also
provides up to RMB 16,500 to allow participation at international
conferences during the period of the award. It is a condition of the
award that holders of XJTLU PhD scholarships carry out 300-500 hours of
teaching assistance work per year. The scholarship holder is expected to
carry out the major part of his or her research at XJTLU in Suzhou,
China. However, he or she is eligible for a research study visit to the
University of Liverpool of up to three months, if this is required by
the project.
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Job Title
Associate Professor, Head of Division, Communication Studies
Job ID
995499
Department
School of Film&Television Arts
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Qualification & Responsibility
Associate Professor, Head of Division, Communication Studies.
Applications are invited for a position in the new JC-School of Film and
TV Arts, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou.
The JC-School of Film and Television Arts was built on the departmental
strengths in communication and culture. With the addition of a film
school and training in practical filmmaking and the creative arts, the
School is developing a mix of practice, analysis, research, creativity
and industry engagement with the film, television and creative industry
sectors in China and internationally.
The School seeks to appoint an Associate Professor, Head of Division in
Communication Studies.
The position of Associate Professor will have strategic and budgetary
responsibilities to develop and manage the inner-school division of
Communication Studies. Working with the Dean of School and senior
lecturing staff the position holder will consult both externally and
internally to modify existing programmes and modules in line with the
School’s strategic plan. The post holder will also be responsible for
senior administration responsibilities and membership of university
committees.
As an Associate Professor the successful candidate will also have
teaching and moderation duties, and planning responsibilities for
revenue earning and partnership activities as agreed by the Dean of
School in line with University policy and initiatives.
The successful candidate should have relevant expertise in at least two
of the following areas: (i) contemporary media theories, (ii) public
relations and advertising, (iii) media management, and (iv) empirical
research methods. Familiarity with Chinese culture is an advantage. The
School seeks a scholar who has a strong publication record in
communication studies.
The successful candidate must have a PhD degree in communication or a
relevant field (e.g. media or cultural studies, social sciences).
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaborative
institution, the first and currently the only university in China to
offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of
Education) accredited undergraduate degrees. Formed in 2006, the first
cohort of students graduated in August 2010. The University now has
9,000 students studying on campus. The language of instruction is
English. XJTLU aims to become truly research-led, and has recently
committed significant investment into research development and the
expansion of PhD student numbers on campus.
XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park
(SIP), well-connected via nearby airports to cities such as Hong Kong,
Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to other major cities
in China. SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly
one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now
the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms
of GDP, and the SIP has a higher GDP per capita than the UK. The broader
Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with
the historic old town’s canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and
the I.M Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting millions of tourists
annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life with high
environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive
views, by day and by night, and there is a variety of shopping
facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and
nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four international schools.
The salary range for the Associate Professor positions is 30,000-40,000
RMB/month. In addition, members of academic staff are entitled to
accommodation and travel allowances, medical insurance, and relocation
expenses.
Applications should be made online (http://job.xjtlu.edu.cn) and
received by 28th May 2018
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Adam McIlwaine, Dean,
JC-School of Film and Television Arts (Email: (adam.mcilwaine /at/ xjtlu.edu.cn)).
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