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University of Otago

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor - Film & Media Studies

Dunedin

FULL TIME

August 28, 2024


PĀPĀHO, WHITIĀHUA, PĀROKOROKO | MEDIA, FILM, AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAMME
TE PUNA PĀPORI | SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Mō te tīma/About our team
We have the longest history in New Zealand of teaching Film, Media and Communication studies together (going back to 2000). The Media, Film and Communication Programme has a growing reputation as a centre for scholarly excellence. The programme sits within the Division of Humanities and offers two Majors/Minors in Film and Media Studies and Communication Studies at the levels of BA, BA(Hons), Dip Grad, MA (Taught and by Coursework) and Ph D. Our students explore a wide range of subjects, including indigenous, popular and alternative media, genres, audiences, film festivals, documentary and much more.
Te mahi/The role
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Film and Media Studies to join our intellectual community Pāpāho, Whitiāhua, Pārokoroko/the Media, Film and Communication programme at the University of Otago, which is located in Otepoti/Dunedin in Te Wai Pounamu, the stunning South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The role is a full time, permanent position. The successful candidate will play a leading role in teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, be involved in postgraduate supervision, and carry out a programme of independent research.
In this role you will be expected to develop and teach courses in our taught MA, Honours, and Undergraduate programmes. You should have an excellent research profile and experience teaching any of the following areas:
  • Indigenous Media
  • Television Studies
  • Celebrity Studies
  • American Cinema
  • Video Essays
  • Film Festivals
  • Audience Studies
We welcome applications from outside New Zealand. We particularly welcome applications from Māori and Pasifika scholars with research interests in any area of Film and Media Studies. The Media, Film and Communication Programme is committed to strengthening its curriculum and research in mātauranga Māori and Pasifika and to supporting the University of Otago’s Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework.
Kā pūkeka me kā wheako/Your skills and experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong disciplinary grounding in Film and Media with a Ph D in Film and/or Media as well as:
  • An excellent research profile and a record of publishing high-quality research.
  • A strong record of success securing grants and/or developing projects and networking with international and/or national researchers.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum and teach core courses in Film and Media studies with a well-developed teaching portfolio.
  • A commitment to contribute their own specialist courses.
  • Success supervising the research projects of undergraduate (Honours), postgraduate and Ph D students.
  • A commitment to developing collaborative working relationships with colleagues and to supporting the University’s Māori, Pacific, and Sustainability strategic frameworks.
  • Experience mentoring junior colleagues in research, teaching and service.
  • Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, as mana whenua in the region and broad knowledge of the cultural traditions of other iwi/hapū.
Pūroko/Further Details
The role is a full time (1 FTE), permanent position based in Dunedin. The appointment range for this appointment is:
  • Senior Lecturer: $112,482 to $138,182
  • Associate Professor: $143,671 to $157,331
The University of Otago is a research-intensive university, with a long history of excellence. Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world, the University recognises that our staff are the key to our success. The Dunedin campus is ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. Dunedin is a vibrant city with a long history of engagement with art, music, literature and culture, affordable living, excellent schools and a broad array of outdoor activities.
The interview programme for this position is scheduled to take place from mid-November.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Prof Catherine Fowler, Media, Film, and Communication via the contact details.
Tono/Application
Candidates are required to provide:
  • A CV, including employment history.
  • A letter of application addressing the core attributes.
  • 3-4 Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address.
Applications quoting reference number 2401390 will close on Sunday, 13 October 2024.

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