Dear Screen-L subscribers: Here are two job advertisements for two new positions at the University of Otago, New Zealand. UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Te Whare Wananga o Otago Dunedin, New Zealand 1) Lecturer (Communication/Media Studies) SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE LITERATURE AND PERFORMING ARTS Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Communication/Media Studies, within the School of Language, Literature & Performing Arts. The successful candidate will have a PhD, and expertise in the areas of media theory and criticism, and preferably one or more of the following: media history, cultural studies and the media, the political economy of media institutions, global media, intercultural communication. Duties will include the teaching of courses at all levels, including postgraduate supervision. Proven ability in lecturing to large undergraduate classes is essential. The Lecturer will have strong interdisciplinary interests and an interest in contributing to further developments of the University's new programme in Communication Studies. The salary range for a Lecturer is $45,000 to $55,500 per annum. Appointment will be made at an appropriate step in this range depending on qualifications and experience. Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Andrew Barratt, School of Language, Literature & Performing Arts, University of Otago, email [log in to unmask], Fax 64 3 479 5650. Reference Number: AG99/37 Closing Date: Friday 17 September 1999 METHOD OF APPLICATION Further details regarding this position, the University and the application procedure are available from the Deputy Director, Personnel Services, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand (Tel 64 3 479 8269, Fax 64 3 474 1607 or email [log in to unmask]). Further information about the University of Otago can be found at our homepage at http://www.otago.ac.nz Applicants should send two copies of their curriculum vitae together with the names, addresses and fax numbers of three referees, to the Deputy Director of Personnel Services by the specified closing date, quoting the appropriate reference number. If an applicant is shortlisted for interview, whanau support will be welcome. Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. AG99/36 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Te Whare Wananga o Otago Dunedin, New Zealand 2) Professor (Communication Studies) DIVISION OF HUMANITIES The Council of the University invites applications for a foundation Chair in Communication Studies, in the Division of Humanities. The role of the appointee will be to bring together staff from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds (Film Studies, Linguistics, Media Studies) in the delivery of a new Bachelor of Arts programme in Communication. The appointee will also teach core papers in communication theory and research methodology, steer the further development of Communication Studies, particularly at postgraduate level, and provide leadership and mentoring for other staff involved in the delivery of the Communication Studies programme. In addition, the Professor of Communication Studies will be expected to build links with the local and national business communities, and to foster the development of collaborative relationships with external bodies and institutions, both in New Zealand and abroad. The University is seeking a leading scholar with a record of international research publications, with primary expertise in communication theory and research methods, and secondary expertise in one or more of the following areas: intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, language and discourse analysis, mass communication, media systems, nonverbal communication, organizational communication. The salary range for a Professor is $86,500 to $106,500 per annum. Appointment will be made at an appropriate step in this range depending on qualifications and experience. The position will be available from 1 February 2000, or as soon as possible thereafter. Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Alistair Fox, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Division of Humanities, University of Otago, Tel 64 3 479 8672, Fax 64 3 479 5024, email [log in to unmask] Reference Number: AG99/36 Closing Date: Friday 17 September 1999 METHOD OF APPLICATION Further details regarding this position, the University and the application procedure are available from the Deputy Director, Personnel Services, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand (Tel 64 3 479 8269, Fax 64 3 474 1607 or email [log in to unmask]). Further information about the University of Otago can be found at our homepage at http://www.otago.ac.nz Applicants should send two copies of their curriculum vitae together with the names, addresses and fax numbers of three referees, to the Deputy Director of Personnel Services by the specified closing date, quoting the appropriate reference number. If an applicant is shortlisted for interview, whanau support will be welcome. Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama: http://www.tcf.ua.edu