[csaa-forum] Lecturer in New Media

[Allen Meek]

Lecturer in Media Studies (New Media)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for a 
lectureship in the Media Studies programme of the School of English and 
Media Studies. The programme teaches papers in internal and extramural 
(teaching at a distance) delivery modes, at both undergraduate and 
graduate levels.

The School's undergraduate programme includes papers in film, 
television, popular music, advertising, globalization, visual culture, 
media ecology, as well as literary studies, communications English, 
creative writing and performance drama. The graduate programme focuses 
on media and literary studies and has a strong research emphasis. 
Teaching at graduate level is currently expanding its extramural 
offerings.

Applicants are expected to have a sound background in Media Studies and 
be able to teach in introductory courses. In addition, applicants are 
sought with research and experience in new media. The School wishes to 
develop courses that would introduce students to the social, 
historical, cultural and aesthetic significance of new media as well as 
develop practical engagement with digital technologies.

The successful applicant will have a PhD either completed or near 
completion at the time of application. Some university teaching 
experience and academic publication or other evidence of ongoing 
research capacity will be expected.

Enquiries of an academic nature should be directed to Professor Warwick 
Slinn, Head of the School of English and Media Studies, ph 
64-6-350-5799, x7287, fax 64-6-350-5672 (or email 
e.w.slinn at massey.ac.nz).

Applications close September 10