[Jobs] otago

[jeremy hunsinger]

University of Otago
Associate Professor, Communication Studies (Confirmation Path)
Department of Media, Film and Communication
An opportunity exists for an Associate Professor in the broad field of Communication Studies who would be willing at some stage after appointment to take the role of Head of Department for a period of time. This position will be a confirmation path post (equivalent to tenure track).
The University is seeking a scholar with a broad understanding of communication studies, including communication processes and effects, and communication systems and institutions. The successful candidate will have a strong record of international research publications, and teaching experience in any area of communication and media studies. The ability to develop synergies between communication, media and screen studies and other relevant subjects, including Sociology and/or Cultural Studies, would be an advantage.
As well as teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the appointee will be responsible for promoting, and participating in, a high quality research culture: through fostering postgraduate research at Masters and PhD level; and through mentoring junior staff in their research activities.
To be appointed at the Associate Professor level, applicants will need to demonstrate an established and substantial record of international research publication and sustained excellence in teaching.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Geoffrey Kearsley, Head of Department, Department of Media, Film and Communication, Tel +64 3 479 8519, Email geoff.kearsley at otago.ac.nz Email contact is preferred in the first instance.
Applications quoting reference number A10/76 close on Friday 10 September 2010. The position will be available from 1 February 2010, or as soon as possible thereafter.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Send applications to the Human Resources Division, Emailjob.applications at otago.ac.nz, Fax +64 3 479 8279. With each application, please include an application form, an EEO information form, a covering letter and your curriculum vitae. The forms and a full job description are available at www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel +64 3 479 8269, Emailjob.applications at otago.ac.nz
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.
E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.
Jeremy Hunsinger
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