To supervise PhD students. Administration To participate in the administration of the School of International Communications. This may include membership of relevant committees and working groups To liaise, as appropriate, with academic and administrative colleagues in Nottingham, UK To act as a personal tutor for both undergraduate and postgraduate students To take part in and contribute to staff development activities consistent with continuing professional development To ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in all aspects of work Any other duties appropriate to the post and the seniority of the person appointed This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment. Person Specification: Essential Desirable Qualifications/ Education A PhD in an area relevant to the post; Membership of relevant professional bodies; Working towards a Postgraduate qualification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or equivalent; Facility with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods in media and communication studies; Skills/Training Ability to teach media and communication studies; Research skills; Excellent communication and presentation skills in English. The ability to attract internal and external funding; The ability to develop and run new academic programmes; Ability to teach film studies Ability to teach one of the following other specific disciplines: game studies; digital media; creative industries; Team-working skills; Experience Some experience of teaching/tutorial work in relevant subjects at undergraduate or postgraduate level in an international English speaking institution; Research interests and activities in line with, and complementing, the department’s research activities; Evidence of peer-reviewed research outputs in media and communication studies; Leadership of academic programmes and research; Evidence of successfully working with internal and/or external partners; Experience of PhD supervision; Knowledge of or practical experience in media production Contacts in Chinese media industries or with academics who specialize in research on Chinese media and communications; Personal Attributes Personal enthusiasm to develop links between academic and professional/industry bodies; Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment; Evidence of working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams; An understanding of the higher education context in the UK and China.
A track record of high quality research outputs in media and communication studies; experience in media production Contacts in Chinese media industries or with academics who specialize in research on Chinese media and communications; Personal Attributes Personal enthusiasm to develop links between academic and professional/industry bodies; Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment; Ability to work to deadlines and to prioritise tasks. Evidence of working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams; An understanding of the higher education context in the UK and China. Informal enquires may be addressed to Professor Andrew White, Head of School of International Communications, email: . Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on-line by 30 April 2018: 180085 Please quote ref: 180085 Closing date: 30 April 2018 Please be advised that your references will be contacted prior to interview. Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, on 5th/6th June 2018.