Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Media Production

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Media Production Apply Post Details

Full time Open ended

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 04 December 2023. Interviews will take place on Thursday 14 December 2023.

Expected start date is Friday 01 April 2024 (or by mutual arrangement).

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The Post

Communications, Media & Culture (CMC) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced candidate at Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Grade 9 (Teaching and Research) with specialist interests in Media Production Studies to expand the Division's research, teaching, and knowledge exchange activities and in this area. The successful candidate will join our award- winning production team and will contribute to the strategic direction of production studies in CMC through leadership in research and external funding initiatives, excellent teaching and impact activities, including public engagement and short-course opportunities, and will serve as a liaison between practice-based media production modules and theoretical approaches.

The post holder will have an established profile as a researcher in media production studies, for example in digital storytelling, audio and video production, digital, creative, media and cultural industries, production policy, and media/digital audiences. As a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, they will play a crucial role in providing leadership in media production research in liaison with our practice-strong production team. This will include managing our home and international partnership programmes in Digital Media, ensuring the delivery of innovative, research-based and industry- relevant education to our students and expanding our strategic research partnerships with external stakeholders across media production and creative industries.

The candidate will be an excellent communicator who is able to lead research and teaching teams, effectively liaise with our practice-based work and teach, motivate and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will lead and deliver teaching principally on MSc in Digital Media and Communications and BA Hons in Digital Media, but also contribute across the CMC undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio. Post holders may be required to travel abroad as part of their duties.

Applicants with specialist knowledge, skills or interests in one or more of the following areas are invited to apply:

Digital storytelling and content creation

Video and audio production

Contemporary television studies

Factual television and video documentary

Audio documentary and podcasting

Production for online platforms

Interactive media

Media/digital audiences

Screen industries

Digital, creative, cultural and media industries

New directions in digital media and communication

Cultural and (social) media policies and regulation

Digital media research methods

The post holder will be a researcher who has an established research profile in media production studies at Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor level, evidenced by published research, peer reviewed scholarly activity, research leadership and record of attracting research funding. They will have a strong understanding of various new forms of video, audio and digital production and the processes behind these in the 21st century digital age, in relation to complex social issues (e.g. social justice, environmental sustainability, circular economy, smart cities, human rights, health and wellbeing, creative futures). They will engage effectively with internal departments within the University and external stakeholders to pursue opportunities for collaboration, income generation and enhancing CMC's regional, national, and international profile.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Alenka Jelen, Head of the Division of Communications, Media and Culture: [email protected]

Description of Duties

Senior Lecturer

Engage in individual and collaborative research of an international standard, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books, conference proceedings and research-based production formats

Identify appropriate sources of funding for research, consultancy, and impact generation activities; prepare research proposals for funding bodies; project manage research activities, and manage grants awarded

Supervise and mentor research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance

Design, deliver, assess and evaluate a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities principally on the MSc in Digital Media and Communications and BA Hons in Digital Media, but also across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes, where required

Contribute to curriculum development, review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning, complements practice-based media production modules and enhances student experience and employability

Participate in the Faculty's local, national and international impact and engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching and CPD courses, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students. This is likely to require occasional short periods of international travel

Developing strong research-led partnerships with media production and creative industries, public sector, local community and contributing to the development of digital media production hubs

Lead, manage and develop networks, partnerships and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University, including international and online teaching delivery

Carry out the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University, including programme leadership, committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students

Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate

Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Associate Professor

Contribute to the strategic research leadership of the Faculty and to mentor, support and encourage the research and scholarship activities of colleagues within the Faculty

Conduct, publish and otherwise disseminate outstanding research of international standing and engage in activities to support the impact of research

Enhance the Faculty's research culture by securing, in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate, external funding through research grants or contracts

Manage research and knowledge exchange projects within the University, including their financial control, and supervise researchers, research students, and other staff engaged in such projects

Contribute fully to the research and knowledge exchange plans developed by Faculty, including providing such information as may be required to monitor the progress of each member of staff's research programme

Contribute to the strategic leadership of the Faculty teaching programmes, promote excellence in teaching and learning and encourage the application of effective teaching and learning methodologies

Design and deliver a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities, principally on the MSc in Digital Media and Communications and BA Hons in Digital Media, but also across undergraduate, postgraduate including online/digital programmes where required

For a full list of duties of this post, please see the attached job description.

Essential Criteria

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications

A PhD in media production and communication studies or a relevant discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Established track record of high-quality published research in media production and/or digital, creative, media and cultural industries

Established track record of funded research in media production studies or involvement in applications for external funding for research and/or knowledge transfer

A record of research leadership

Ability to develop research-led media production teaching at the University of Stirling that will equip graduates for jobs in the sector

Experience of leading, designing and delivering courses/modules, developing effective learning environments, and approaches to enhance the student experience

Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Experience of supervising doctoral students

Evidence of engaging in and developing external networks and partnerships

Evidence of successful co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others

A commitment to diversity and inclusivity within teaching and research, and an understanding of the needs of a diverse student cohorts

Associate Professor

Qualifications

A PhD in media production and communication studies or a relevant discipline

Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

A track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals in media production and/or digital, creative, media and cultural industries, to levels of outstanding international excellence and a strong REF profile

A record of securing research grants / external funding in media production studies and delivering on research projects

A significant record of attracting and supervising research students

Experience of delivering high quality, inspirational and motivational teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels preferably including online/digital programmes

Extensive knowledge of issues and challenges facing universities in such areas as curriculum design, course assessment, quality assurance, enhanced student experience and unregulated income generation

Demonstrated academic leadership in research and teaching and learning

Evidence of developing internal and external networks with the ability to instigate activity

A commitment to diversity and inclusivity within teaching and research, and an understanding of the needs of a diverse student cohorts

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent

Hold Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience of practice in media production and/or developing and delivering creative content on digital platforms

Experience of teaching media production and content creation skills in higher education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Experience of designing and delivering CPD teaching and trainings

Thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support in higher education as a key contribution to high quality student learning in an international environment

Evidence of collaborative research with other institutions and interdisciplinary scholarship

Evidence or knowledge to support international and impact generation activities

Close links with employers across media production and creative industries, and a demonstrable ability to build networks for the benefit of research, knowledge exchange and for students and graduates

Experience in a leadership role within the field of media production teaching, research or practice, and/or membership of professional bodies

Evidence or knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework

Able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. This might include - but is not limited to - evidence of work to advance gender equality, inclusivity, positive mental health, disability equality, anti-racism or tackling gender-based violence

Associate Professor

Experience of undertaking a senior academic management role within the Faculty

Able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. This might include - but is not limited to - evidence of work to advance gender equality, inclusivity, positive mental health, disability equality, anti-racism or tackling gender-based violence

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

Managing self and personal skills Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

Delivering excellent service Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.

Finding solutions Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

Embracing change Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.

Using resources effectively Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.

Engaging with the wider context Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.

Developing self and others Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

Working together Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving Results Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

About Us

Faculty of Arts and Humanities Within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, our students have the desire to explore, to innovate and to create. One of the largest Faculties in the University, our subject areas are renowned for international and world leading research. Our work is well represented in national and international journals, at academic conferences around the world and in the media. We offer students a broad range of subjects to study in an exciting, research led and highly interdisciplinary environment. Our teaching is regarded as innovative and the levels of student satisfaction are consistently high. A vibrant intellectual community is constantly enriched and renewed by the contribution of visiting scholars and practitioners. The Faculty encompasses four multidisciplinary divisions: Communications, Media and Culture; History, Heritage and Politics; Literature and Languages, and Law and Philosophy.

The Division The Division of Communications, Media and Culture (CMC) at Stirling is an internationally renowned centre for research and teaching and consistently draws high ratings for its teaching across digital media, production and journalism at all levels. Our students frequently win awards at major national competitions and many go on to become successful practitioners, entrepreneurs and executives in the media, creative and communications industries globally.

The Division has a long-held reputation as a centre of excellence in delivering film, audio and television production education. Over the past decade, films produced by Stirling students have won a host of Royal Television Society Awards and graduates have had films commissioned for BBC Scotland broadcast and digital platforms. We also have an outstanding record of success in graduates forging successful production careers and finding employment with major production companies in Scotland, the UK and beyond.

CMC research expertise spans the humanities, social sciences and management. We have long been recognised for our research in screen studies, creative industries, media and cultural policy and in recent years our research has increasingly focused on digital communications, storytelling, technologies and complex social issues. Our expansion strategy has seen the arrival of a group of talented new colleagues with diverse interests, including data and investigative journalism and analytics, the creative economy, design, animation, games and interactive media, music, digital publishing and media policy and regulation. The Division now offers a wide choice of options in taught postgraduate and undergraduate programmes, and in doctoral research, spanning digital media, content production, creative industries, cultural policy and political and promotional communications.

CMC is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to being an inclusive workplace. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from different backgrounds. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University's sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership. www. stir.ac.uk @stiruni

Available documents

01. Job Description - Senior LecturerAssociate Professor in Media Production (FAC01767).docx

Job number

FAC01767

Contract Type

Open Ended

Posting End Date

04-Dec-2023

Location:

Stirling Campus

Grade

Grade9 £56,021-£64,914 p.a.

Faculty/Service

Faculty of Arts and Humanities Post Details

Full time Open ended

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 04 December 2023. Interviews will take place on Thursday 14 December 2023.

Expected start date is Friday 01 April 2024 (or by mutual arrangement).

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The Post

Communications, Media & Culture (CMC) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced candidate at Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Grade 9 (Teaching and Research) with specialist interests in Media Production Studies to expand the Division's research, teaching, and knowledge exchange activities and in this area. The successful candidate will join our award- winning production team and will contribute to the strategic direction of production studies in CMC through leadership in research and external funding initiatives, excellent teaching and impact activities, including public engagement and short-course opportunities, and will serve as a liaison between practice-based media production modules and theoretical approaches.

The post holder will have an established profile as a researcher in media production studies, for example in digital storytelling, audio and video production, digital, creative, media and cultural industries, production policy, and media/digital audiences. As a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, they will play a crucial role in providing leadership in media production research in liaison with our practice-strong production team. This will include managing our home and international partnership programmes in Digital Media, ensuring the delivery of innovative, research-based and industry- relevant education to our students and expanding our strategic research partnerships with external stakeholders across media production and creative industries.

The candidate will be an excellent communicator who is able to lead research and teaching teams, effectively liaise with our practice-based work and teach, motivate and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will lead and deliver teaching principally on MSc in Digital Media and Communications and BA Hons in Digital Media, but also contribute across the CMC undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio. Post holders may be required to travel abroad as part of their duties.

Applicants with specialist knowledge, skills or interests in one or more of the following areas are invited to apply:

Digital storytelling and content creation

Video and audio production

Contemporary television studies

Factual television and video documentary

Audio documentary and podcasting

Production for online platforms

Interactive media

Media/digital audiences

Screen industries

Digital, creative, cultural and media industries

New directions in digital media and communication

Cultural and (social) media policies and regulation

Digital media research methods

The post holder will be a researcher who has an established research profile in media production studies at Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor level, evidenced by published research, peer reviewed scholarly activity, research leadership and record of attracting research funding. They will have a strong understanding of various new forms of video, audio and digital production and the processes behind these in the 21st century digital age, in relation to complex social issues (e.g. social justice, environmental sustainability, circular economy, smart cities, human rights, health and wellbeing, creative futures). They will engage effectively with internal departments within the University and external stakeholders to pursue opportunities for collaboration, income generation and enhancing CMC's regional, national, and international profile.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Alenka Jelen, Head of the Division of Communications, Media and Culture: [email protected]

Description of Duties

Senior Lecturer

Engage in individual and collaborative research of an international standard, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books, conference proceedings and research-based production formats

Identify appropriate sources of funding for research, consultancy, and impact generation activities; prepare research proposals for funding bodies; project manage research activities, and manage grants awarded

Supervise and mentor research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance

Design, deliver, assess and evaluate a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities principally on the MSc in Digital Media and Communications and BA Hons in Digital Media, but also across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes, where required

Contribute to curriculum development, review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning, complements practice-based media production modules and enhances student experience and employability

Participate in the Faculty's local, national and international impact and engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching and CPD courses, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students. This is likely to require occasional short periods of international travel

Developing strong research-led partnerships with media production and creative industries, public sector, local community and contributing to the development of digital media production hubs

Lead, manage and develop networks, partnerships and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University, including international and online teaching delivery

Carry out the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University, including programme leadership, committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students

Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate

Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Associate Professor

Contribute to the strategic research leadership of the Faculty and to mentor, support and encourage the research and scholarship activities of colleagues within the Faculty

Conduct, publish and otherwise disseminate outstanding research of international standing and engage in activities to support the impact of research

Enhance the Faculty's research culture by securing, in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate, external funding through research grants or contracts

Manage research and knowledge exchange projects within the University, including their financial control, and supervise researchers, research students, and other staff engaged in such projects

Contribute fully to the research and knowledge exchange plans developed by Faculty, including providing such information as may be required to monitor the progress of each member of staff's research programme

Contribute to the strategic leadership of the Faculty teaching programmes, promote excellence in teaching and learning and encourage the application of effective teaching and learning methodologies

Design and deliver a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities, principally on the MSc in Digital Media and Communications and BA Hons in Digital Media, but also across undergraduate, postgraduate including online/digital programmes where required

For a full list of duties of this post, please see the attached job description.

Essential Criteria

Senior Lecturer

Qualifications

A PhD in media production and communication studies or a relevant discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Established track record of high-quality published research in media production and/or digital, creative, media and cultural industries

Established track record of funded research in media production studies or involvement in applications for external funding for research and/or knowledge transfer

A record of research leadership

Ability to develop research-led media production teaching at the University of Stirling that will equip graduates for jobs in the sector

Experience of leading, designing and delivering courses/modules, developing effective learning environments, and approaches to enhance the student experience

Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Experience of supervising doctoral students

Evidence of engaging in and developing external networks and partnerships

Evidence of successful co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others

A commitment to diversity and inclusivity within teaching and research, and an understanding of the needs of a diverse student cohorts

Associate Professor

Qualifications

A PhD in media production and communication studies or a relevant discipline

Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

A track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals in media production and/or digital, creative, media and cultural industries, to levels of outstanding international excellence and a strong REF profile

A record of securing research grants / external funding in media production studies and delivering on research projects

A significant record of attracting and supervising research students

Experience of delivering high quality, inspirational and motivational teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels preferably including online/digital programmes

Extensive knowledge of issues and challenges facing universities in such areas as curriculum design, course assessment, quality assurance, enhanced student experience and unregulated income generation

Demonstrated academic leadership in research and teaching and learning

Evidence of developing internal and external networks with the ability to instigate activity

A commitment to diversity and inclusivity within teaching and research, and an understanding of the needs of a diverse student cohorts

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent

Hold Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience of practice in media production and/or developing and delivering creative content on digital platforms

Experience of teaching media production and content creation skills in higher education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Experience of designing and delivering CPD teaching and trainings

Thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support in higher education as a key contribution to high quality student learning in an international environment

Evidence of collaborative research with other institutions and interdisciplinary scholarship

Evidence or knowledge to support international and impact generation activities

Close links with employers across media production and creative industries, and a demonstrable ability to build networks for the benefit of research, knowledge exchange and for students and graduates

Experience in a leadership role within the field of media production teaching, research or practice, and/or membership of professional bodies

Evidence or knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework

Able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. This might include - but is not limited to - evidence of work to advance gender equality, inclusivity, positive mental health, disability equality, anti-racism or tackling gender-based violence

Associate Professor

Experience of undertaking a senior academic management role within the Faculty

Able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. This might include - but is not limited to - evidence of work to advance gender equality, inclusivity, positive mental health, disability equality, anti-racism or tackling gender-based violence

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

Managing self and personal skills Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

Delivering excellent service Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.

Finding solutions Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

Embracing change Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.

Using resources effectively Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.

Engaging with the wider context Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.

Developing self and others Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

Working together Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving Results Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

About Us

Faculty of Arts and Humanities Within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, our students have the desire to explore, to innovate and to create. One of the largest Faculties in the University, our subject areas are renowned for international and world leading research. Our work is well represented in national and international journals, at academic conferences around the world and in the media. We offer students a broad range of subjects to study in an exciting, research led and highly interdisciplinary environment. Our teaching is regarded as innovative and the levels of student satisfaction are consistently high. A vibrant intellectual community is constantly enriched and renewed by the contribution of visiting scholars and practitioners. The Faculty encompasses four multidisciplinary divisions: Communications, Media and Culture; History, Heritage and Politics; Literature and Languages, and Law and Philosophy.

The Division The Division of Communications, Media and Culture (CMC) at Stirling is an internationally renowned centre for research and teaching and consistently draws high ratings for its teaching across digital media, production and journalism at all levels. Our students frequently win awards at major national competitions and many go on to become successful practitioners, entrepreneurs and executives in the media, creative and communications industries globally.

The Division has a long-held reputation as a centre of excellence in delivering film, audio and television production education. Over the past decade, films produced by Stirling students have won a host of Royal Television Society Awards and graduates have had films commissioned for BBC Scotland broadcast and digital platforms. We also have an outstanding record of success in graduates forging successful production careers and finding employment with major production companies in Scotland, the UK and beyond.

CMC research expertise spans the humanities, social sciences and management. We have long been recognised for our research in screen studies, creative industries, media and cultural policy and in recent years our research has increasingly focused on digital communications, storytelling, technologies and complex social issues. Our expansion strategy has seen the arrival of a group of talented new colleagues with diverse interests, including data and investigative journalism and analytics, the creative economy, design, animation, games and interactive media, music, digital publishing and media policy and regulation. The Division now offers a wide choice of options in taught postgraduate and undergraduate programmes, and in doctoral research, spanning digital media, content production, creative industries, cultural policy and political and promotional communications.

CMC is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to being an inclusive workplace. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from different backgrounds. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University's sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership. www. stir.ac.uk @stiruni

Available documents

01. Job Description - Senior LecturerAssociate Professor in Media Production (FAC01767).docx