Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media (Global Media), 1FTE, Permanent, Contract Type B
Applications are invited for an appointment as a permanent Senior Lecturer (1.0 FTE, Contract Type B) in Journalism and Media (Global Media) at the University of Galway.
The School of English, Media and Creative Arts comprises the disciplines of English, Drama, Film & Digital Media, Music, and Journalism & Media. Global Media is a growth area for the Discipline of Journalism & Media, which teaches 500 students, including 35 postgraduate students. The Discipline runs BA and MA programmes in Global Media and in Journalism.
For this post, we are seeking a colleague who will play a leadership role in the strategic development of the discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and in relation to research. Specialisms may include: media ethics, hybridity and media of the periphery, media and social justice, data analytics, identity and representation, visual communication theory, AI and media practice, environment and sustainability. Applicants are invited to demonstrate how they would develop innovative teaching and research agendas in Global Media, in particular.
Candidates should have experience in developing teams, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively lead students and colleagues, and collaborate with industry professionals.
We encourage applications from candidates from all gender, racial and ethnic identities.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Marie-Louise Coolahan, School of English, Media and Creative Arts: [email protected].
Additional information on the Discipline of Journalism & Media is available at: Journalism - University of Galway
Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy - University of Galway
Salary: € 79,799 to € 113,084 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) (This appointment will be made on the Senior Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 13th June 2024. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Garda vetting may apply.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www. dbei.ie
For more information and Application Form please see website: Jobs - University of Galway
Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.