A Level B academic in Communication and Media Studies is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the university and to carry out activities to maintain and develop her/his scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.
The appointee should have an emerging track record of high-quality research in media and/or communications studies. Expertise in big data and society, digital Science & Technology Studies (STS), and/or mixed research methods (quantitative, qualitative, hybrid) in media and communications studies will be an advantage. The appointee should be able to teach subjects in digital media and communication as well as communication research methods at postgraduate level. The appointee is expected to contribute to ongoing curriculum development, supervise Honours and Higher Degree Research students, and conduct and produce high quality research in Communication and Media Studies and/or cognate fields. Experience in managing large-scale undergraduate programs is highly desirable. Evidence of successful grant applications with publication outcomes and/or collaborative/multi-disciplinary research will be an added advantage. The appointee ideally would have a research focus broadly compatible with the research strength of the school on Southeast Asia and/or Asia more broadly.
Reporting line: The position reports to a delegated supervisor at Level C and above.
Supervisory responsibilities: Not Applicable
Financial delegation and/or budget responsibilities: Not applicable
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, enhancement and quality assurance in the undergraduate and postgraduate units
2. Deliver innovative and excellent teaching, learning and assessment experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students
3. Conduct original, high-quality research, developing an active record of publication and starting to build a profile of grants and supervision
4. Participate in collaborations with other universities and with government, industry and/or civil society to drive research impact and educational excellence
5. Support the management of education, research and/or administration in the School through, for example, participation in committees
6. Supervision of Higher Degree Research candidates
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Education/Qualifications
1. A doctoral qualification (PhD) or equivalent qualification
2. Demonstrated ability to teach in a university environment
3. Demonstrated ability to produce excellent research in high-ranking journals (or equivalent) and supervision of Undergraduate/Honours students
4. Demonstrated ability to work with partners in universities, government and/or civil society
5. Demonstrated skills and experience in collaboration and teamwork
6. Expertise in big data and society, digital STS, mixed methods in media and communications or related areas are strongly preferred
