Lecturer in Film Studies
University of Sydney
- Join a team of dynamic scholars committed to Film Studies as a central discipline in the humanities
- Benefit from working in a collegial team environment in a major growth area and contribute to developing new areas of research and teaching within the discipline
- Continuing, full-time position; remuneration package: $125K – $149K p.a. which includes salary, leave loading and 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
We invite applications for a full-time, continuing position within the Film Studies program. While the area of specialisation is open, candidates whose work examines current trends in Global, Regional, and/or Transnational/transcultural film studies are strongly encouraged to apply. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose work engages with historical and theoretical approaches within the discipline and are able to create connections with other University strengths, including Art History, Media and Communications, and English Literature.
This academic position reports to the Chair of Department of Art History and requires an energetic and committed individual to take on academic teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and research responsibilities.
In this exciting lectureship, you will:
- teach curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Film Studies
- provide leadership in curriculum development, including online and blended coursework delivery
- contribute to the research strengths of the school, including publishing regularly in journals of high ranking and other quality outlets, and applying for research grants
- supervise Higher Degree Research students as well as Honours and Masters dissertation students
- develop effective interdisciplinary collaborations within the University, across the academic field, and with external stakeholders
- contribute to academic administration
About you
As the successful candidate you will have:
- a complete or near complete PhD in the area of Film Studies
- teaching experience at tertiary level in Film Studies
- a demonstrated research track record in Film Studies
- demonstrable knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: World/global cinema studies, Regional cinema studies, Transnational/transcultural cinema studies
- evidence of capacity for efficiency and responsibility in general academic administrative tasks
- the ability to work in a collegial and effective manner with colleagues within the Department and beyond, as well as with external partners
How to Apply
- All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.
- Closing date: 11:30pm, Sunday 17 November 2019 (Sydney time)
- The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
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Lecturer in Screen Studies, Level B
University of South Australia
Closing date: 9 November 2018
Fixed term, Part-time Teaching Fellow at Otago University
Closing date: 14 May 2018
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA, FILM AND COMMUNICATION
HUMANITIES DIVISION
The Department of Media, Film and Communication is looking to appoint a fixed term, part-time Teaching Fellow to co-ordinate and deliver the paper MFCO 312 – Communication and the City in Semester Two of 2018.
‘Communication and the City’ examines how our experiences of cities, their formation and governance are influenced by communication technologies and practices. The paper considers the consequences of evolving communication and media technologies for cities, how they are represented, and for urban economies and ways of life.
Duties and Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible to the Head of Department and will be required to work within the existing structure for the paper, delivering a two hour lecture each week for 13 weeks and one to two tutorial groups for 10 weeks.
Your Skills and Experience
- A PhD in Communication Studies, Film and Media Studies or a cognate discipline.
- Demonstrated evidence of high quality teaching, preferably at 300-level. It is desirable for these to be evidenced by teaching and/or peer evaluations.
- Commitment to collegiality, teamwork, collaboration and cooperation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Further Details
This is a part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed term position from 11 June to 16 November 2018.
For further information or enquiries please contact Head of Department, Associate Professor Catherine Fowler via the email address below.
Applications
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, outline of teaching experience and evaluations and cover letter addressing the criteria above.
To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 1800888 will close on Monday, 14 May 2018.
Additional Information
Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
Contact: Associate Professor Catherine Fowler. catherine.fowler@otago.ac.nz
Apply via this link: https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl
Post-doctoral Fellowship Scheme at Griffith University
Closing date: 27 June 2018
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Closing date: 7 May 2018
Film & Television Head of Department – JMC Academy
Closing date: 30 April 2018