[Air-L] Vacancy for an Assistant Professor in Media, Communications or Cultural Studies at the University of Nottingham’s China campus

[Andrew White]

The University of Nottingham's China campus has the following vacancy in
the School of International Communications

*Assistant Professor in Media, Communications or Cultural Studies*

Closing date: *11:59pm (Beijing time) 3 May 2019*

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BRI129/assistant-professor-lecturer-in-media-communications-or-cultural-studies


The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign
tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious,
talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to
join its team. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global
University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a
highly dynamic economy.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is currently ranked in the world
top 300 for the discipline of Communication as measured by the Shanghai
ARWU:
http://www.shanghairanking.com/Shanghairanking-Subject-Rankings/communication.html




The recruitment of a research-active media, communications or cultural
studies scholar will contribute to the maintenance and/or improvement of The
University of Nottingham Ningbo China’s ranking.



Our BA (Hons) in International Communications is a provincial level
accredited degree which includes a dedicated programme of study for a
European or East Asian language. Its sister programme, BA (Hons) in
International Communications with Chinese, has proved successful in
attracting high quality international students to our school. We currently
run an MA programme in International Communications and also have one of
the most successful PhD programmes in the university.



We have been graduating students for more than ten years and our alumni
have continued their education in some of the world’s leading universities,
including Oxford and Cambridge, as well as working for companies like the
Bank of China, L’Oreal, Ogilvy & Mather and the British Chamber of Commerce
in Shanghai.

The post-holder will be expected to teach across the full range of our
programmes, undertake supervision of BA and MA dissertation students and
PGR students, and conduct research and external engagement in the school’s
main research areas. More details of the school and its teaching and
research activities can be found here:

*https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/internationalcommunications/index.aspx
<https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/internationalcommunications/index.aspx>*



Candidates will need to have a PhD in a discipline relevant to the post and
a demonstrable ability to teach media and communication studies, or
cultural studies. Some experience of teaching/tutorial work in relevant
subjects at undergraduate or postgraduate level in an international
English-speaking institution, as well as evidence of peer-reviewed research
outputs in media and communication studies or cultural studies are also
essential requirements of this post.



Salary will be within the range of £36,261 – £48,677 per annum depending on
skills and experience (salary progression beyond these scales is subject to
performance). In addition, an attractive package including accommodation
allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for
international appointments.



This post is available from 2 September 2019 or thereafter and will
initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of
Nottingham Ningbo China for a period of up to five years. This contract may
be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement, subject to revised
terms and conditions.



ALL applicants are required to formally apply online for the position:

https://hrms.nottingham.edu.cn/psc/PRDHCM/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=180620&PostingSeq=1




Informal enquires may be addressed to Professor Andrew White, Head of
School of International Communications, email:
andrew.white at nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly
to this address will not be accepted.



*Please be advised that your references will be contacted prior to
interview. Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, towards the middle
or end of June.*


If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources
Department, Tel: 86 574 8818 0000, Ext.8966, Email: job at nottingham.edu.cn



*Please quote ref: 180620        Closing date: 11:59pm (Beijing time) 3 May
2019*