[Commlist] position - Digital Media & Journalism - Bangor University

*Tutor/Teaching Associate in Digital Media & Journalism *

*Grade 7, **0.5 FTE*

*18^th January – 30^th September 2021***

*(Teaching & Scholarship)*

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Applications are invited for the above temporary part-time post working 
in the Media Department at Bangor University, Wales.The post is covering 
research leave within the department.Consequently the successful 
candidate will deliver pre-validated and prepared modules.


Duties will include teaching in Media & Journalism. Modules will explore 
the fast developing world of digital journalism, digital advertising and 
digital media, together with their social, political and economic 
drivers and impacts.

The post-holder will also contribute to the administrative and pastoral 
functions of the School.

Candidates will have (or be on the verge of completing) a doctorate in a 
related subject, and will already have an emerging national or 
international profile as a scholar.

Candidates should have an awareness of working in a bilingual 
environment/institution.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence 18^th January 2021.**


Please send your CV to Sian Peris Owen (s.p.owen /at/ bangor.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(s.p.owen /at/ bangor.ac.uk)>by 7^th January 2021

Committed To Equal Opportunities

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*Overview*


This post is based in the Media Department. For more information about 
the Department, visit our website at School of Music and Media | Bangor 
University <https://www.bangor.ac.uk/music-and-media/index.php.en>

*Purpose of the job*

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  * To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including
    supervision of projects and students. Teaching can be carried out
    on-line.

  * To contribute to the academic management and administration of
    programmes in Media & Journalism.

  * To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and
    postgraduate students.

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*Main Duties and Responsibilities*


_Teaching duties will include:_

  * Plan, prepare and deliver teaching and assessment in the domains of
    media and journalism, responding effectively to a variety of student
    backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
  * Motivate students to proactive engagement in learning, and provide
    meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work;
  * Keep abreast of new professional, educational and related social,
    economic and technological developments.
  * Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
  * Act as personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate
    studentsproviding advice, guidance and support.
Specific duties can include:

  * Maximising use of Blackboard Ultra (with lectures being delivered
    on-line) and preparing for blended learning delivery.
  * Designing the structure of on-line delivery e.g. how to deliver
    workshops or seminars (i.e. live) events.

_Administrative and Wider Contribution duties will include_:

  * Contribute to the administration of taught programmes (e.g. managing
    assessment processes and liaising with External Examiners)
  * Contribute to the promotion and external profile of the School.
  * Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as
    directed by the Head of School (e.g. membership of School boards and
    task groups, addressing/supporting undergraduate and postgraduate
    student experience, peer review of student research proposals,
    contributing to community engagement)

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*Other Duties and Responsibilities*

  * The post holder will be expected to participate in performance
    review and developmental activities.
  * The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s
    equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy
    and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
  * The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to
    health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to
    ensure a safe and healthy working environment for them and for other
    members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions
    or inactions.  The post holder is also required to comply with all
    applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
  * The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial
    policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in
    terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

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*Person Specification*

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*Qualifications/Training*

**Essential:

  * PhD, or be close to completion, in a relevant subject area

    Desirable:
  * Higher education teaching qualification completed or near to
    completion, or HEA fellowship.


    *Experience/Knowledge***
    Essential:
  * Effective teaching capability in media and journalism at HE level.
  * Be able to help students to develop their capacity at appropriate 
levels

    Desirable:
  * Experience of module development and delivery in higher education
  * Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects


    *Skills/Abilities*
    Essential:
  * Ability to develop innovative and exciting approaches to teaching
  * Ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines
  * Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
  * Excellent verbal and written skills
  * Demonstrable IT Skills as required (e.g. VLE and other forms of
    learning technologies)

*General*

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and 
diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe 
this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a 
diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.We strive to 
develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of 
sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans 
identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring 
responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh 
language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with 
the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of 
opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh 
and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and 
hold a Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to and progress 
towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and 
culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line 
with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their 
environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK 
and receipt of satisfactory references.

All candidates must meet the requirements of UK ‘right to work’ 
requirements *** If you require Home Office permission to work in the 
UK, or need to switch your visa status in order to take this job, please 
note that following the introduction by the Government of immigration 
limits on skilled workers we recommend you use the following link to 
information about the routes into employment and to check eligibility 
requirements:http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/ 
<http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/>


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Please notethat, in the event of applications being received from 
candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable 
skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given 
prior consideration.


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