[csaa-forum] FW: Internet journalism position, Uni of Leeds

[Melissa Gregg]

Apologies for cross-posting


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From: David Hesmondhalgh <D.J.Hesmondhalgh at LEEDS.AC.UK>
Reply-To: David Hesmondhalgh <D.J.Hesmondhalgh at LEEDS.AC.UK>
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:17:04 +0100
To: <MECCSA at JISCMAIL.AC.UK>
Subject: Internet journalism position, Uni of Leeds

Another job opportunity here at Leeds


University of Leeds
Institute of Communications Studies

Research Associate in Internet Journalism (fixed-term)
(Part-time PhD studentship linked to a 50% FTE Teaching Assistantship)

This post is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with research ambitions
and experience in journalism to make the transition to an academic career.
It offers a part-time PhD studentship and a 50% FTE teaching assistantship.

The position is a clearly defined training/career development position and
will provide the opportunity for study towards a PhD on a part-time basis
coupled with part-time teaching experience in the Institute of
Communications Studies. Teaching responsibilities will be allocated in the
light of current workloads of existing academic staff, and of the experience
and aptitude of the successful applicant Potential PhD topics should be
within the area of journalism studies.

You must possess a Master¹s degree in journalism, broadcast journalism,
online journalism, or a related discipline such as media studies,
communication studies or sociology. The ability to take responsibility for
allocated teaching duties and excellent interpersonal and communication
skills are also essential to the post.

The post is available from 20 September 2010 (or as soon as possible
thereafter) for a fixed term until 19 September 2012. At the end of the
fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance, you may be
reappointed for 2-4 years (depending upon how long it takes to complete the
PhD) but the training post will not be extended beyond 19 September 2016.

University Grade 6 (£24,273 - £28,983 p.a. pro rata) plus annual stipend of
£6,300; PhD fees will be paid by the Institute.

Informal inquiries may be made to the Head of Institute, Professor David
Hesmondhalgh, via email to
d.j.hesmondhalgh at leeds.ac.uk<mailto:d.j.hesmondhalgh at leeds.ac.uk>.

To download an application form and job details please visit
http://hr.leeds.ac.uk/jobs/.   Alternatively these may be obtained from
vpaempl at leeds.ac.uk<mailto:vpaempl at leeds.ac.uk>. tel +44 (0)113 343 7003 or
+44 (0)113 343 3731

Job ref 311029  Closing date 23 August 2010

Interviews will be held on 13 September 2010

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