[csaa-forum] Teaching Position in Media Studies at Massey University, New Zealand

[Holm, Nick]

Dear Colleagues,

The School of English and Media Studies at Massey University is currently advertising a one-semester teaching position in Media Studies at Palmerston North, New Zealand in the first semester of next year. See below for details and please feel free to circulate as you see fit. Applications close on January 10, 2016, and can be accessed via this link (http://massey-careers.massey.ac.nz/9106/senior-tutor-in-media-studies)

Best,
Nick Holm

School of English and Media Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

We are seeking someone with an advanced qualification and appropriate university teaching experience who is conversant in cultural /critical theory and in film studies. Duties include teaching, assessment, administration and tutoring.
Location:

Palmerston North

Term:

Fixed Term of 5 Months

Grade:

Senior Tutor

Salary:

View current salary scales<http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/staffroom/national-shared-services/pod/pay-benefits-and-recognition/salary-progression/academic-salary-scales.cfm>

Applications close:

11:45 p.m. on 10 January 2016

Position overview

Applications are invited for a full-time, fixed-term senior tutorship in the Media Studies programme of the School of English and Media Studies at Massey University on the Palmerston North, Manawatu Campus in semester 1, 2016. The programme teaches courses in internal and distance learning modes (including online delivery), at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The period of employment will run from 15 February (negotiable) until 15 July 2015.

As the successful applicant you will provide teaching, assessment, administration and online support for the whole semester in 154.203 Popular Culture and the Media (internal and distance), 154.303 Hollywood Cinema (internal), and 154.101 Introduction to Media Studies (distance). This work will be carried out in association with the respective paper coordinators, and the appointee will teach to a curriculum and assessment tasks that are already established. Existing teaching resources will be available. The approach to popular culture in 154.203 will require a candidate conversant in cultural and critical theory.

To be successful in appointment to this opportunity you will have a either completed your PhD or be very near to completion at the time of application. Some previous university teaching experience will be expected.

Enquiries about the position should be directed to Mrs Carol Seelye, School of English and Media Studies, e-mail: c.a.seelye at massey.ac.nz<mailto:c.a.seelye at massey.ac.nz> or phone: 64-6-9517549.

Electronic applications are preferred by means of the Massey University website. All applications should include a letter of application, a current Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three referees (with full contact details). These should be submitted before the closing date. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Job description
Purpose statement

To provide quality teaching in Media Studies.

Responsible to

Head of School

Key accountabilities

Teaching:
1. Undertake undergraduate teaching as required.
2. Coordinate and administer courses effectively.

Other duties as directed by the Head of School.

Person specification
Qualifications

Appropriate advanced qualification (preferably completed PhD).

Experience

Demonstrable teaching experience at appropriate University levels.

Personal attributes and behaviours

Competence in all areas of professional activity.
A strong sense of professionalism.
Suitable skills in time management.
Strong interpersonal skills.
The ability to maintain good collegial relationships, and a willingness to engage in team-work.
The capacity to deliver courses for internal and distance students in a variety of modes, including online.



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Dr Nicholas Holm |Lecturer in Media Studies
Undergraduate Advisor for Media Studies
Columbo Village 10.06 |Massey University |Palmerston North |New Zealand

+64 6 3569099 x 84544 | N.H.F.Holm at massey.ac.nz<mailto:N.H.F.Holm at massey.ac.nz>


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