Apologies Position is at Massey University Turitea Campus Palmerston North New Zealand Website address is http://jobs.massey.ac.nz/positiondetail.asp?P=2809 Lecturer in Media Studies (New Media) Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for a lectureship in the Media Studies programme of the School of English and Media Studies. The programme teaches papers in internal and extramural (teaching at a distance) delivery modes, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The School's undergraduate programme includes papers in film, television, popular music, advertising, globalization, visual culture, media ecology, as well as literary studies, communications English, creative writing and performance drama. The graduate programme focuses on media and literary studies and has a strong research emphasis. Teaching at graduate level is currently expanding its extramural offerings. Applicants are expected to have a sound background in Media Studies and be able to teach in introductory courses. In addition, applicants are sought with research and experience in new media. The School wishes to develop courses that would introduce students to the social, historical, cultural and aesthetic significance of new media as well as develop practical engagement with digital technologies. The successful applicant will have a PhD either completed or near completion at the time of application. Some university teaching experience and academic publication or other evidence of ongoing research capacity will be expected. Enquiries of an academic nature should be directed to Professor Warwick Slinn, Head of the School of English and Media Studies, ph 64-6-350-5799, x7287, fax 64-6-350-5672 (or email [log in to unmask]). ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]