ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION) | Ref: 493602 |
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
* Tenurable appointment
* Salary range: Level D $133,440 – $147,012 p.a.
* Plus 17% superannuation
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight and ranked among the top 100 universities (ranked 88th in the world) with a broad and balanced coverage of disciplines in the arts, sciences and major professions.
For the past 100 years, UWA has contributed significantly to the intellectual, cultural and economic development of the State of Western Australia and the nation as a whole.
Offering a rich learning and research environment, the School of Social Sciences spans social and cultural studies in Australia, Europe and Asia. Media and Communication is one the most dynamic and successful disciplines providing well-regarded undergraduate and postgraduate courses premised on a strong relationship between communication theory and practice and an understanding of practical writing, communication strategy and digital production skills.
The School of Social Sciences is seeking an experienced and recognised Media and Communication academic for a senior appointment. For the first three years of the appointment the candidate is expected to perform the roles of Head of School and Associate Professor in Media and Communication.
The position offers an exciting opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic person with theoretical knowledge of the digital media environment, media and cultural policy and creative industries who is committed to teaching, research, leadership in research grant acquisition and the continued expansion of the discipline’s research program. The program is particularly interested in applicants with a background in theorisation of contemporary digital cultures, creative industries, health communication, strategic communication or media pedagogies.
You would be expected to provide leadership for further development of the study of Media and Communication and have demonstrated ability to perform tasks associated with senior academic management including strategic planning and professional development of staff. All applicants in the Social Sciences with both expertise relevant to this discipline and to the role of Head of School will be considered.
Benefits include 17% superannuation, generous leave provisions and airfares to Perth (if applicable) for appointee and dependents along with a removal allowance. These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.
Closing date: Friday 14 November 2014
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