Category: Job Ads

U Coimbra 3 Job Ads: Creative Tourism (Portugal)

The Centre for Social Studies (CES) at the University of Coimbra has launched calls for 3 employment opportunities as part of the research project “CREATOUR: Creative Tourism Destination Development in Small Cities and Rural Areas / Desenvolver Destinos de Turismo Criativo em Cidades de Pequena Dimensão e Áreas Rurais“:
– Contratação de um/a Gestor/a de Projetos de Investigação
– Research Fellowship
– Post-Doctoral Position

Deadline for applications: 28th October 2016

CREATOUR is an incubator/demonstration and multidisciplinary research initiative, supporting collaborative research processes. The three-year project aims to connect the cultural/creative and tourism sectors through the development of an integrated research and application approach to catalyzing creative tourism in small cities and rural areas.

CREATOUR involves five research centres working with a range of cultural/creative organizations and other stakeholders located in small cities across Portugal in the Norte, Centro, Alentejo and Algarve regions. The project is informed by theoretical and methodological approaches from cultural/creative sector development, tourism, and regional development. It is organized using the key dimensions of support to enhance value for creative sector development [OECD 2014] as a framework: 1) build knowledge and capacity, 2) support content development and link creativity to place, and 3) strengthen network and cluster formation.

Its overall objective is to develop and pilot an integrated approach and research agenda for creative tourism in small cities and rural areas in Portugal, developing strong links within and amongst regions. The project aims to develop a sustainable creative tourism sector to boost tourism in these areas as well as to contribute meaningfully to local cultural vibrancy and holistic development in pilot communities. Building on a twofold approach, CREATOUR intertwines Theory and Experimentation, combining multidisciplinary theoretical and methodological frameworks, cultural mapping, and benchmarking exercises with the development of an array of Pilots, or creative tourism case studies.

CREATOUR combina atividades de investigação e demonstração na construção de uma abordagem integrada ao turismo criativo em cidades de pequena e média dimensão em Portugal. O projeto pretende desenvolver uma abordagem integrada e pilotar uma agenda de investigação centradas no turismo criativo em pequenas cidades e áreas rurais, fortalecendo ligações dentro e entre regiões portuguesas. O projeto alia teoria e experimentação, combinando referenciais teóricos e metodológicos multidisciplinares, mapeamento cultural, e exercícios de benchmarking com a análise de estudos de caso de turismo criativo. Neste contexto, o projeto CREATOUR visa produzir recomendações políticas, dando especial atenção à interação em cluster e à colaboração em rede.

Este projeto é uma iniciativa de investigação multidisciplinar com o formato de demonstração baseada em processos colaborativos, coordenado pelo CES, terá e tendo como parceiros o Centro Interdisciplinar de História, Culturas e Sociedades da Universidade de Évora, o Centro de Investigação sobre o Espaço e as Organizações da Universidade do Algarve, o DINÂMIA’CET-IUL, Centro de Estudos Sobre a Mudança Socioeconómica e o Território do ISCTE-IUL e o Laboratório de Paisagens, Património e Território da Universidade do Minho.

London School of Economics Job Ads: Media & Comm (UK)

Professor in Media and Communications
London School of Economics and Political Science – Department of Media and Communications
Closes:  24th October 2016

Applications are invited for the post of full Professor in the Department of Media and Communications.

LSE’s Department of Media and Communications has expanded rapidly since its formation in 2003 and is internationally known for its distinctive interdisciplinary approach to the field of media and communications, primarily based in the social sciences, but also open to humanities perspectives. The Department was ranked first in the UK’s 2014 Research Excellence Framework and third in the QS 2016 world university rankings.

As the field of media and communications continues to transform and expand rapidly, we wish to appoint an outstanding academic with a track-record of critical and reflexive research and a strong intellectual vision for the field’s future development. We welcome applications from anywhere in the world by researchers with specialisms from anywhere within the interdisciplinary field of media, communications or cultural research. We particularly welcome applications from those with expertise that contributes to understanding the social, political, economic and/or cultural dimensions of social and technological change in today’s complex mediated environment.

The successful candidate will not only be capable of contributing to the Department’s research leadership but also to its teaching and strategic planning and its commitment to equity and fairness. S/he will be available to act as Head of Department by 1 September 2017, after the current Head of Department, Professor Nick Couldry, steps down at the end of his term.

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found in the person specification which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.

To apply for this post, please click here. If you have any queries about applying on the online system, or require an alternative format for the application, please e-mail hr.jobs[at]lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 24 October 2016 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 12 December 2016.

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Assistant Professor in Media and Communications
London School of Economics and Political Science – Department of Media and Communications
Closes: 10th November 2016

Applications are invited from outstanding candidates in the field of media and communications. Applicants should demonstrate research excellence and a commitment to developing critical ways to theorise and research empirically the relationships between media and communications technologies and the social world. We welcome applications from anywhere in the world by researchers with specialisms from anywhere within the interdisciplinary field of media, communications or cultural research. We particularly welcome applications from those with expertise that contributes to understanding the social, political, economic and/or cultural dimensions of social and technological change in today’s complex mediated environment.

You will have (or will have obtained by the post start-date) a PhD in a relevant discipline. You will also have a proven record of outstanding research published in top journals and/or with leading book publishers, or evidence that such a record is being developed.

You will also demonstrate the ability to teach on a range of courses currently on offer within the Department of Media & Communications and to contribute to areas not currently covered.

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found in the person specification which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.

To apply for this post, please click here. If you have any queries about applying on the online system, or require an alternative format for the application, please e-mail hr.jobs[at]lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 10 November 2016 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 16 January 2017.

LSE values diversity and strives to promote equality at all levels: we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minorities.

U Central Lancashire Job Ad: International Business Communication (UK)

Lecturer in International Business Communication
University of Central Lancashire – School of Language and Global Studies
Closes: 16th October 2016
Interview Date: week commencing the 31st of October

The School of Language and Global Studies wishes to recruit a Lecturer in International Business Communication to lead and teach a number of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Business English, intercultural communication and related business and management studies on its successful and popular undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. In addition, the successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking research, module/course development and management and providing pastoral and academic support to students.

Substantial recent experience of teaching Business English, business/management subjects and/or intercultural communication is essential, as is experience of curriculum design and innovative development in language education.

A good honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, initial TEFL qualification (certificate level or above) and an MA in Business English/Applied Linguistics, Business, Management or a related field are essential. Ideally the successful applicant will have a PhD (or near completion) in a related field or equivalent research experience.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate administrative precision and a successful record of working to deadlines, well-developed IT skills and a proven ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

Please apply online via www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs or by contacting Human Resources on 01772 892324 quoting the reference number. CVs will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed application form.

U Nottingham Job Ad: Linguistics & Professional Communication (UK)

Research Fellow in Linguistics and Professional Communication
University of Nottingham, English Department
Closing Date: Friday, 14th October 2016

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow in Linguistics and Professional Communication. This is a 2.5 year fixed-term post (1 October 2016 – 31 March 2019) funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), with funding fully guaranteed for the full 2.5 year term. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established research cluster and business unit, Linguistic Profiling for Professionals (LiPP), in the Centre for Research in Applied Linguistics (CRAL), School of English at the University of Nottingham’s UK Campus.

The successful candidate will play a key role in research and business engagement as part of a 10.1 million ERDF grant, Enabling Innovation. This project involves a series of innovative business engagement initiatives with local businesses based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant area prior to taking up the post. Expertise in one or more of the following areas would be a distinct advantage: The sociolinguistics of the workplace, business communication, organisational communication, linguistic pragmatics. The ability to analyse data using corpus linguistics software and/or eye-tracking technology is desirable, though not essential. Previous experience of working in industry or with different stakeholders outside of academia would be an advantage.

The interview process will include a short research presentation and a formal interview.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Louise Mullany, louise.mullany[at]nottingham.ac.uk

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Guildhall School Job Ad: Int’l Partnership & Project Manager (China)

International Partnership and Project Manager (China)
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Closes: 14th October 2016

Applications are invited for the post of International Partnership and Project Manager (China). The post holder will work initially to the Principal as part of the School’s developing internationalisation strategy. The post holder will have overall responsibility for managing all aspects of the School’s operations in China at both strategic and operational levels, with a specific responsibility to build management systems and capability to support the ongoing delivery of Sino-UK academic and artistic partnerships. The School delivers a number of projects in tandem with other providers in London, Shanghai and Beijing and the post holder will be responsible for liaison with those partners, both in the UK and in China.

The post requires a high level of academic attainment (preferably at least to Master’s level), fluency in English and Mandarin, a good knowledge of the performing arts, extensive project management experience in both the UK and China, a high level of intercultural sensitivity and excellent advocacy and diplomacy skills.

The post is available as soon as possible, for a fixed term of two years.

Closing date for applications is Midday on Friday 14 October 2016. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. To apply online please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number GS311. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

U Wisconsin-Parkside 2 job ads

Position 1: Assistant Professor of New Media

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Communication Department is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor with specialization in New Media to begin in August, 2017. The candidate will be able to contribute to the development of one or more additional areas in the department including: social media, digital media production, civic media, community and civic engagement, digital storytelling, digital performance, and health communication. The department places a high value on issues of social justice and diversity as well as service-learning and online teaching and so seeks a colleague who can contribute to those emphases. The primary responsibility of the position is teaching undergraduate students, including advising students. Faculty are also expected to engage in scholarship through research publication and perform other duties as assigned.

Position 2: Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Communication Department is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor with specialization in Strategic Communication to begin in August, 2017. The candidate will be able to contribute to the development of one or more additional areas in the department: crisis communication, conflict transformation, public relations, organizational consulting, leadership, and health communication. The department places a high value on issues of social justice and diversity as well as service-learning and online teaching and so seeks a colleague who can contribute to those emphases. The primary responsibility of the position is teaching undergraduate students, including advising students. Faculty are also expected to scholarship through research publication and perform other duties as assigned.

Applications received by October 7, 2016 are ensured full consideration. Positions are open until filled. For complete position description and instructions on how to apply, please go to https://www.uwp.edu/explore/employment/index.cfm?page=1  and click on either “Faculty-Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication” or “Faculty-Assistant Professor of New Media.”

The following documents will need to be submitted with the application: a cover letter of application; curriculum vitae; copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial copies will be acceptable at the application stage); samples of syllabi from courses taught; statement of teaching and research philosophy; summary of teaching evaluations; examples of scholarly work; names and contact information for three references. (Additional materials may be requested.)

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.  This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.  The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first-generation and nontraditional students.  UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.  Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.  The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, email (and please indicate position title for which you are applying):
Joe Lambin, lambin[at]uwp.edu

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

U Hull Job Ad: Lecturer in Chinese/Translation (UK)

Lecturer in Chinese and Translation Studies
University of Hull – Modern Languages – School of Histories, Languages and Cultures
Closes: 14th October 2016

The School of Histories, Languages, and Cultures is seeking to appoint an outstanding lecturer in Chinese and Translation Studies with an excellent research profile in their specialised field. The School has a strong national reputation for teaching excellence: Chinese Studies offered by the School received a top-three ranking in the latest Complete University Guide’s subject table of East and South Asian Studies. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate how they can contribute to and further excellence in teaching and research in both subject areas.

Applicants must have relevant qualifications and expertise in Chinese and in Translation Studies. The new lecturer will be expected to teach courses on both subjects across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Very good understanding of Chinese cultural studies, Translation Studies theory and practice, and intercultural communication are essential to this post.

We are looking for someone who has a strong research record appropriate to this stage of their career, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, so that they will be able to make a substantial contribution to the School’s expanding research community. The post-holder will need to demonstrate a track record of or potential for three- and four-star research in terms of the Research Excellence Framework as well as awareness of meaningful research impact. Equally we are expecting willingness to undergo formal training in Higher-Education teaching where such qualifications have not yet been obtained. The post-holder will also be expected to play an active role in the School’s academic administration and to take on other responsibilities as appropriate to this level of appointment.

To discuss this role informally, please contact the Director of Chinese Studies, Dr. Lin Feng.

Candidates should apply using the application form and upload a covering letter and CV.

Further details:

The University of Hull is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment processes.

Hull will be UK City of Culture in 2017. The University of Hull was part of the City of Culture team throughout the bidding process and remains a key player in Hull’s cultural heritage. The campus will be the venue for City of Culture events, and its alumni, students and staff will be personally involved.

U Melbourne Job Ad: Head, School of Culture & Comm (Australia)

Head, School of Culture & Communication
University of Melbourne – School of Culture & Communication, Faculty of Arts
Closes: 6th October 2016

The School of Culture and Communication, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne, wishes to appoint a distinguished academic as Head of School, Culture and Communication. The successful applicant will have a strong research, teaching and engagement record and a proven track record in leadership.

The Dean and Heads of School constitute the senior leadership team of the Faculty of Arts, and the successful applicant will both manage her or his School as well as assist with the running of the Faculty.

PLEASE DO NOT apply via the University website. Applications should be submitted to The Insight Group, Executive Search Consultants. Cover letter, CV and a document addressing the selection criteria should be emailed to Dr Leslie Kilmartin at lkilmartin[at]insightgroup.com.au

Dr. Kilmartin of The Insight Group is managing enquiries relating to this appointment.

Cal Poly Job Ad: Mediated Representations of Race, Gender, Ethnicity

Assistant Professor – Mediated Representations of Race, Gender, and/or Ethnicity at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

COMMUNICATION STUDIES: Full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Mediated Representations of Race, Gender, and/or Ethnicity in the Department of Communication Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, to begin September 7, 2017. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment is for two years, subject to renewal.

A Ph.D. in Communication Studies or related field is required. ABD candidates with degree completion expected by August 2017 will be considered. The ideal candidate will provide evidence of a demonstrated commitment to research and scholarship. Coursework relevant to the
instructional assignment is required as the minimum academic preparation. Evidence of successful university-level teaching is required. Teaching responsibilities may include Media Effects; Media, Self and Society; Gender Communication, Intercultural Communication;
Intergroup Communication; Critical Cultural Studies and Communication; Media Criticism; Human Communication and Technology; Communication Theory; Research Methods; Public Speaking; and/or Senior Project as determined by applicant background and department need.

The College of Liberal Arts strongly values inclusion and diversity especially in the classroom among its areas of study. This is one of seven searches in the College of Liberal Arts intended to increase curricular coverage of areas related to inclusivity and diversity, and successful candidates will be expected to contribute to strengthening the college’s efforts in these areas. The other searches are for positions in Social Sciences, English, History, and Psychology & Child
Development. It is anticipated that a minimum of four hires will be made across these searches.

HOW TO APPLY: Complete online faculty application at WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and submit it to Requisition #104183. Please attach to your electronic application the following required materials: cover letter, current vita, recent evaluations of teaching effectiveness, examples of scholarship, and unofficial copy of transcript. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcript showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment. This position is open until filled. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: October 14, 2016. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds,
experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Cal State Sacramento Job Ad: Intercultural/International Communication

Tenure Track Instructional Faculty – Communication Studies
(Intercultural/International) at California State University, Sacramento

California State University, Sacramento, seeks applications for a specialist in Intercultural Communication for a tenure-track appointment as an assistant professor to start in the Fall 2017 semester.

REQUIRED
Education: Ph.D. in Communication Studies. ABD candidates will be considered. ABD candidates will be required to complete the doctorate by August 2017.

Required Knowledge & Abilities: Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level. Teach introductory, advanced, and graduate level courses.  Interest in and the ability to conduct scholarly research.  A demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.

PREFERRED
Preference given to those with teaching and research background in quantitative methods.
Experience: Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and with students from diverse groups.
Teaching/research in developing areas of intercultural/international communication such as globalization, cross-cultural communication, health communication and/or co-cultural dimensions of diverse societies.

Duties include providing curricular leadership in international/intercultural communication and teaching introductory, advanced and graduate level courses. Faculty will be expected to advise
students; engage in scholarly activities; and provide service to the department, campus, and community.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2016; however, position will remain open until filled.  Applications must be submitted online.  Applications must include the following:
–       A letter indicating the applicant’s interest in the position and the way in which the applicant meets the qualifications
–       Curriculum vitae
–       Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., syllabi, teaching evaluations)
–       Evidence of creative activity and/or scholarly research
–       Three to five recent professional references, including names and contact information
–       Unofficial transcripts from institutions granting post-secondary degrees to applicant

* Candidates must include the application materials as a single PDF.
* Additional documentation and letters of recommendation may be required
at a later date.