Please post the following positions vacant information for members: Department of Media Studies - La Trobe University Lecturer in Media Studies - Journalism/Writing $46,270- $54,946 - Fixed term until 31 December 2000 - Reference no: ACAA/2088 Associate Lecturer in Media Studies $32,390 - $43,956 - Fixed term until 31 December 2000 - Reference no: ACAA/2087 Background: In 1998 the Department will be offering a Bachelor of Media Studies degree. This vocationally oriented degree builds on the highly successful Media Studies major offered within the B.A. (Humanities). The new degree will provide students with a background in media production and research and enable them to think critically and reflect on their work, and the media and information industries where they will be employed. After a common first year, students will be able to focus their work in the areas of journalism, video production, or radio/audio production. The Department is actively involved in the use and study of the new media and students in the new degree will develop an understanding of, and skills in this area. The Positions: 1- Lecturer in Media Studies - Journalism/Writing A Lecturer is required to develop and teach in the writing and journalism strand of the new Bachelor of Media Studies degree. The appointee will have a university degree and active involvement as a professional writer. In addition s/he will supervise student research and writing projects, and be involved in research and writing. Given the Department's interest in the new media and the implications of the new media for journalism and journalists, applicants with a demonstrated interest in these areas will be welcome. 2- Associate Lecturer in Media Studies An Associate Lecturer is required to provide tutorial support for a range of undergraduate subjects in the Department of Media Studies covering areas such as audience studies, textual analysis, and media industries. The appointee may also develop an area of teaching and research which complements the work of the Department. Applicants should have completed or nearly completed a postgraduate degree in an area of interest to the department, and have teaching experience and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. While not essential, professional experience in the media industry would be welcomed. Inquiries and applications: For academic inquiries contact Associate Professor Peter B. White (email [log in to unmask]) or consult the Departmental Web page at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/www/artmedia/MediaHome.html. For a position description please contact Personnel on +61 3 9479 1365 or email [log in to unmask] and quote the appropriate reference number. Closing date for applications: 7 November, 1997 La Trobe University an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke-free work environment. Peter Hughes Department of Media Studies La Trobe University Bundoora VIC 3083 ph: +61 3 9479 3065 (w), fax: +61 3 9479 3638 (w) http://www.latrobe.edu.au/www/artmedia/MediaHome.html Screening the past. An international, refereed electronic journal of visual media and history: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/www/screeningthepast Visit the site of Experimenta Media Arts: http://www.peg.apc.org/~experimenta/ ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama.