Daily Archives: 10 August 2016

Victoria University of Wellington: Lecturer in Media Studies – Call For Applications

The School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies at Victoria University of Wellington invites applications for a permanent position for a Lecturer in Media Studies, to begin in February 2017. The appointee will have the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant programme in Media Studies at Victoria, and to other academic and creative communities in Wellington, Aotearoa/New Zealand.

The Media Studies Programme aims to appoint a dynamic junior scholar who complements the current staff?s expertise and who can contribute to teaching and research in one or more of the following areas: popular culture; media and creative industries; and interactive media. The ability to teach large introductory courses is essential.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Media Studies or closely related field, a record of scholarly productivity, and the capacity to teach a broad range of introductory and advanced Media Studies courses, as well as supervise MA and PhD candidates.

Applications should include a letter of interest addressing teaching and research goals and a curriculum vitae with the name of three referees. A writing sample, teaching evaluations, and a research plan will be required for the next phase of the process but can be submitted initially.

For further information on the position contact Associate Professor David O’Donnell, Head of School (david.odonnell@vuw.ac.nz).

Please complete the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter by attachment at: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers/current-vacancies

Applications close on 19 September, 2016.

Victoria University of Wellington: Lecturer in Film – Call For Applications

Lecturer in Film
Victoria University of Wellington
School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies

The School of English, Film, Theatre and Media Studies at Victoria University invites applications for a permanent position for a Lecturer in Film, to begin in January 2017. The appointee will have the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant critical and creative program in Film at Victoria, and to other academic and creative communities in Wellington, New Zealand.

We welcome applications from people with expertise in any area of Film Studies, including film production. We would look favourably on candidates with expertise in the following areas: Asian cinema, Pacific cinema, animation, and the representation of gender, race and/or sexuality. The ability to teach large introductory courses is essential.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Film Studies or closely related field, a record of scholarly productivity, and the capacity to teach a broad range of introductory and advanced Film Studies courses.

Applications should include a letter of interest addressing teaching and research goals and a curriculum vitae with the name of three referees. A writing sample, teaching evaluations, and a research plan will be required for the next phase of the process but can be submitted initially.

For further information on the position contact Associate Professor David O’Donnell, Head of School (david.odonnell@vuw.ac.nz)

Please complete the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter by attachment at: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers/current-vacancies.

Applications close on 5 September, 2016 (NZ Time).