About the Role
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is expected to contribute to teaching and research efforts of the School, specifically in Journalism, teaching in the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) and the Graduate Diploma in Journalism and will also advance scholarship, research and industry partnerships in the field.
The focus of the position will be for an academic with a strong background in multimedia work in a newsroom environment. Experience in all forms of online and audio-visual journalism, including aligned areas such as design and data visualisation will be important.
The appointee will be expected to make an active contribution to journalism research and add to the research culture of the discipline. Expertise on the adaptation of journalism to new and emerging platforms will be particularly valued. An interest in researching and working with industry on practical work integrated learning and internship projects will be an advantage.
About You
To be successful for level B appointment, you will have (but not limited to):
Please view position description for further selection criteria
In addition to the above, to be successful for level C appointment you will have (but not limited to):
Please view position description for further selection criteria
Qualifications:
Mandatory: PhD in a related field
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the School
The School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions.
In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject, RMIT was ranked 37th in the world for Communications and Media Studies.
The School is home to a vibrant community of practitioners, theorists and thinkers in communication, creative writing and publishing, screen, culture, digital ethnography, new media, journalism, public relations, advertising and music industry. The School has a strong international focus set to drive careers to succeed in the global context with programs and courses offered in Melbourne, Vietnam and Singapore.
For more information, visit www. rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic- schools/media-and-communication
To Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply' link below.
Candidates are asked to specify level of the appointment they are applying for in the cover letter.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Descriptions hyperlinked below or contact Dr. Josie Vine, Senior Lecturer via email [email protected].
PD – Lecturer, Journalism
PD – Senior Lecturer, Journalism
Applications Close:14 July 2024 11.59 pm
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