[Commlist] Job opportunity at University of Western Australia : 3 x Lecturer in Media and Communication

      Lecturer - Media and Communication

https://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/en/job/515268/lecturer-media-and-communication 
<https://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/en/job/515268/lecturer-media-and-communication>

  * An exciting opportunity for three academics to join Western
    Australia’s leading Social Science group and successful Media and
    Communication program
  * Contribute to our teaching and research program in the following areas:
      o Strategic Communication and Journalism
      o Digital Storytelling and Media Production
      o Emerging Media Technologies and Cultures
  * Teach into the undergraduate major in Communication and Media
    Studies and Master of Strategic Communication
  * Full-time, Tenurable appointment
  * Base salary range Level B $108,509 – $128,404 plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 
universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian 
Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable 
research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, 
supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better 
time to join Western Australia’s top University.

*The team *

The School of Social Sciences offers a rich learning and research 
environment spanning social sciences in Australia and Asia. As well as 
undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the School supports an active 
research program.

Media and Communication has been taught at UWA since 2002, currently 
offering an undergraduate major in Communication and Media Studies and a 
postgraduate MA program in Strategic Communication. The major is among 
the largest in the Bachelor of Arts. Staff in the discipline are 
dedicated to guiding our students to become thoughtful, responsible and 
impactful communicators. We are proudly committed to research-enriched 
pedagogy and critical reflection on diverse forms of media and 
communication practice. These positions afford successful applicants the 
opportunity to make significant teaching and curriculum contributions to 
the discipline and the learning experience of students.

*About the opportunity *

The School of Social Sciences is seeking to appoint three media and 
communication academics in one or more of the following fields:

  * Strategic Communication and Journalism
  * Digital Storytelling and Media Production
  * Emerging Media Technologies and Cultures
In this teaching focused role, you will undertake teaching, unit 
coordination, student supervision and research in collaboration with 
colleagues and under the direction of the Head of the School of Social 
Sciences. Your responsibilities will include teaching up to 4 units per 
year in undergraduate media and communication studies and/ or the 
postgraduate program in strategic communications. You will also 
undertake research activities to support the School’s expertise in Media 
and Communication, and strengthen the University’s engagement with the 
community, including media and communication professions.

*To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: *

  * Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise across at least two of
    the below areas, with a minimum three years’ experience in the
    development, coordination, and delivery of innovative and effective
    learning and teaching::
      o Strategic communication
      o Journalism
      o Digital storytelling
      o Media Production
      o Emerging media technologies
      o Media cultures   * Dedication to quality teaching through 
research enriched pedagogy.
  * Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach practical components
    and deliver real-world learning experiences to students.
  * Demonstrated ability to design innovative curriculum and assessment
    that supports excellence in learning and student success in the
    media and communication industries.
  * Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices to extend
    equality of opportunity for learners from a diverse background.

Demonstrated ability to engage and effectively communicate with external 
partners, including relevant sections of the community, professional 
bodies, government departments and other external organisations.

*About you*

The applicant must be motivated to contribute to the academic and 
collegiate environment of the School and pursue a research and teaching 
program that engages with industry and government partners.

Preference will be given to candidates who identify as Aboriginal or 
Torres Strait Islander.

*Benefits and Conditions of Employment:*

  * Tenurable position
  * Employer contribution to superannuation is 17% of salary
  * Recreation leave of 20 working days per annum
  * Long Service Leave after 10 years

*Closing date: 17 September 2023 *

This position is open to international applicants. UWA reserves the 
right not to make an appointment

*_Application Details: _**Please apply online via the Apply Now button. *

Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection 
criteria are outlined in the position description and applicants should 
clearly demonstrate they meet the selection criteria. UWA reserves the 
right not to make an appointment.

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