[Commlist] Job vacancy: Assistant Professor in International Media and Communication Studies

The Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies is one of three 
departments within the School of Cultures, Languages and Area 
Studies, University of Nottingham, UK. We are seeking to appoint an 
Assistant Professor to make a significant impact within the research and 
teaching area of International Media and Communication Studies.

Our School thrives through the different ideas and experiences of 
colleagues, who come from a mix of cultures and backgrounds. We strive 
to foster a welcoming, inspiring and supportive workplace. We are 
seeking applications from candidates whose background, experience and 
identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our existing team and 
would especially welcome applications from members of groups who are 
currently underrepresented in the School, particularly Black, Asian and 
minority ethnic scholars. We understand that having a mix of 
perspectives, lived experiences and approaches to teaching and research 
enhances our day-to-day work and enriches our School community.

The successful candidate will lead and deliver individual and 
collaborative teaching and research in digital and global media 
cultures, generate income by developing and winning support for 
innovative research proposals and funding bids, and build impactful 
partnerships and engagement with external organisations and publics.  
Teaching and research expertise in one or more of the following areas 
would be advantageous:

•digital media, such as social media, multimedia/big data journalism, 
and/or computational propaganda

•comparative media systems and cultures, especially with attention to 
the global south

•media futures, such as automation, immersive technologies, 
collaborative journalism, new ethical frameworks (e.g. solutions journalism)

A range of administrative duties to support the operation of the School 
will also be undertaken including acting as a personal tutor.

Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area 
and previous experience of teaching at HE level. Applicants should 
ideally have a track record of high-quality published research.

This is a full-time (36.25 hours) , permanent position. Job share 
arrangements may be considered.

*Candidates should attach a CV, publication list, and a covering letter 
stating why they are suitable for the role with their application.*

Further information about the School is available at 
www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Roberta Pearson, Head 
of Department, via email (roberta.pearson /at/ nottingham.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(roberta.pearson /at/ nottingham.ac.uk)>. Please note that applications 
sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive 
community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities 
and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is 
fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome 
applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more 
information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see 
our 
<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/moving-to-nottingham/index..aspx>Moving 
to Nottingham pages. 
<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/moving-to-nottingham/international-applicants/international-applicants.aspx>

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support 
for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an 
interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related 
expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more 
information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas 
and the immigration health surcharge 
<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/moving-to-nottingham/international-applicants/immigration/financial-support-for-visas-and-the-immigration-health-surcharge.aspx>.<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/hr/guidesandsupport/workingintheuk/documents/support-with-immigration-expenses-policy-application-form.pdf>/<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/hr/guidesandsupport/workingintheuk/documents/support-with-immigration-expenses-policy-application-form.pdf>/

  * Job Description/Role Profile

<https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Upload/vacancies/files/39916/ARTS293622.pdf>
  * Additional Information
    <https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Org/AdditionalInfo.aspx?ref=ARTS293622>
  * Apply Online
    <https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/org/app/start.aspx?jobId=39916>

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