ECREA - Job offer: Lecturer in Global Media and Communication (Teaching and Research)

European Communication Research
and Education Association

Job offer: Lecturer in Global Media and Communication (Teaching and Research)

28.02.2019 10:34 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies

Deadline: March 22, 2019

To deliver high-quality and research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research and teaching, and to inspire others to do the same.

This post is full-time and open-ended

8250BR

Salary: £33,199 - £39,609 per annum (Grade 6)

Date advert posted: Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Closing date: Friday, 22 March 2019

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff 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 who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Job Description

Research

To conduct research within the specialist area of Global Media and Communication, contributing to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs, including publishing in leading academic journals
To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, including research funding proposals
To give conference/seminar papers at a local and national level
To participate in School research activities.

Teaching

To design and deliver teaching provision for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team
To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work, and the pastoral care of students of Cardiff University
To inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students with excellent teaching, develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
To supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master’s students and the co-supervision of PGR’s
To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students

Other

To engage effectively with external stakeholders to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer.
To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research within Global Media and Communication, with the following research areas especially welcome:

Digital Media Methods
Media and/or Cultural Policy
Internet and Data Studies

3. Teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level

4. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field

5. Proven ability to publish in national journals

6. A willingness to be actively involved in competitive research funding bids

7. Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules consistent with the School’s teaching programmes

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working

8. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication

9. The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances, and to act as a personal tutor

Desirable Criteria

10. Relevant professional qualification(s).

11. Evidence of collaborations with industry and/or external stakeholders.

12. Proven ability to work without close supervision

13. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.

14. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.

15. A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

16. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.

17. A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

Additional Information

We are a top-rated institution in the UK for media teaching and research that helps to shape international media, journalism and communication landscapes.

We offer a wide range of courses at various levels with postgraduate degrees that range from industry oriented, practice-based training to more academic degrees. We combine a long-standing record of excellence in teaching and training with an outstanding research portfolio, routinely winning awards from a wide range of bodies.

This reputation was recognised in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework where we were ranked 2nd for the quality of our journalism, media and communications research. When compared with 66 other institutions in the UK, 89% of our research was classed as either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, with both our research environment and the impact of our research receiving a score of 100%.

Our lectures are delivered by a diverse teaching team of established academics and industry leaders who also regularly contribute expert opinion and commentary about research and topical news events to the national media and the school blog.

We are also fully committed to supporting, developing and promoting equality and diversity in all of our practices and activities. We offer an inclusive culture with a range of support services for students with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Our location at No. 2 Central Square places us alongside local and national media companies including broadcaster BBC Cymru/Wales.

Our location helps us build stronger industry links, boosting our students’ employability by providing direct access to major media organisations within journalism as well as the creative and cultural industries.

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