Film, Media and Cultural Studies , Senior Lecturer Griffith University, Brisbane QLD, Australia Continuing , Nathan or Logan Campus VRN ATS10477/99 Closing Date 30.07.99 (Note that late applications will be considered: please contact Janice Mitchell, School Secretary, School of Film, Media, and Cultural Studies on 07 3875-5087 or [log in to unmask], if you are interested in the position but cannot meet the closing deadline.) Applications are invited to the position of Senior Lecturer in Film Studies within the School of Film, Media and Cultural Studies to teach in the Film and Media Studies major of the Bachelor of Communication. This major is one of five hosted by the School, which also hosts a Bachelor of Screen Production in Digital Media. Applicants should possess a scholarly expertise in the core areas of film studies plus at least one of the following areas: debates about gender, indigenous, identity politics in film/media; Australasian, Asian, European and/or Third cinema; documentary; cultural and/or media policy; new media. The ability to contribute broadly to Film and Media Studies is desirable. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant discipline and a strong record in teaching and research. The successful applicant will be expected to teach on the Nathan and Logan campuses. Key Accountabilities / Duties 1. Prepare, conduct and contribute to lectures, seminars, tutorials, film screenings, and workshops. 2. Initiate, develop and contribute to course planning, preparation and administration. 3. Provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff. 4. Consult with students and undertake assessment. 5. Supervise honours and postgraduate students. 6. Conduct research. 7. Contribute to the academic profile of the School. 8. Participate in the administration of the School and the Faculty. Conditions e.g. Salary, Superannuation Annual Salary $58,718 - $67,707 (Salary package including 17% employer superannuation contribution: $68,700 - $79,217 per annum) Selection Criteria: Essential 1. Expertise in film studies. 2. Possession of a PhD in a relevant discipline. 3. Demonstrable publications record. 4. Demonstrated teaching ability in teaching in film and media studies at tertiary level. 5. Postgraduate teaching experience. 6. Experience in curriculum design and development, and coordination of subjects and courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Desirable 7. Knowledge of media and cultural studies. 8. Potential to contribute to the Australian Key Centre for Cultural and Media Policy. 9. A record of research funding. 10. Familiarity with flexible learning. Application Process Applicants should address the selection criteria. Information to be included in the application is as follows: Position sought; full name, address, telephone number, email address and facsimile number; Country of permanent residence (optional, but required at time of appointment); present appointment and notice required; details of education, professional training and qualifications including summary of academic record; details of relevant professional experience; research interests and list of publications; names, addresses, facsimile and email addresses of at least three professional referees to whom the University may write. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that their nominated referees are willing to provide reports when contacted by the University. Please forward completed applications (unbound) to Mrs Jill Tierney, Human Resource Officer - Arts, Business Building, Griffith University, Nathan Qld 4111 Australia (fax no. 07 3875 3770). For further information regarding this position, contact Associate Professor Jennifer Craik, Head of School, School of Film, Media and Cultural Studies telephone (07) 3875 5087 or email [log in to unmask] Further Information: Additional information about the university, school, and program are listed in the Griffith University Website: http://www.gu.edu.au/ Dr. Amanda Howell Lecturer, School of Film, Media and Cultural Studies Faculty of Arts Griffith University, Nathan QLD 4111 AUSTRALIA Phone: 61-7-3875 7159 Fax: 61-7-3875 7730 ---- 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]