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Job Opportunity: Lecturer in Communication Studies – Eke Tangaroa (M?ori and Pacific Early Car:AUTJob description:Job Description»Seeking early career M?ori or Pacific scholars»Make the most of your PhD/Doctorate and launch your academic career »Supportive teaching and research environment AUT’sSchool of Communication Studiesis highly regarded and ranked in the top 200 in the world. There is a strong commitment within the school to increase our numbers of M?ori and Pacific academics, this is particularly important in efforts to diversify points of view within the media and communication industries in Aotearoa. The School is a fun and high-performing place to work, we teach great students and our staff conduct and publicise brilliant research. The School produced the highest average Quality Score in AUT in the last PBRF round and increased our rated submissions by over 200%. Our strong links to industry underpin and inform staff research and continuing curriculum development and we have broad continuing industry links at departmental and individual level, alongside industry participation in all Third Year “capstone” work integrated learning courses. The function This is a great permanent, full-time opportunity to become a Lecturer and develop your career in teaching, research and service, whilst having the support of Eke Tangaroa – AUT’sM?ori and Pacific Early Career Academic Programme. The prosperous appointee will be located at our City Campus and ideally be able to commence their new function 28 June 2021 (in time for the start of Semester Two – 12 July). OurSchool of Communication Studiesis seeking M?ori or Pacific PhD/Doctorate scholars with skills within any of the following discipline areas: Advertising and Brand Creativity,Digital Communication,Journalism,Public Relations,RadioorScreen Production. Lecturers teach across programmes as agreed with the significant Head of Department; we embrace practice-led, as well as research-informed, approaches to teaching where the student practice is optimised. You will also publish actively in your specialised field – research is well supported within the School. Over time you’ll also seek external research funding, engage with government, business, the professions and/or the community, and contribute to School/Faculty activities. A proactive attitude is important, and you’ll join an open and highly collaborative group that supports the growth of its people. There is genuinely positive energy within the School, and we offer an excellent research environment with generous research support. Please do review the broad information handbook also available on the AUT Careers site with details on Eke Tangaroa itself, the position description, recruitment timeline and more. Making an application We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of M?ori or Pacific genealogical descent. Please submit your full CV, along with a cover letter that outlines your interest and potential suitcapability for this function. Key criteriaas follows: Qualification: » A PhD/Doctorate in any Communication or Media Studies discipline or specialisation significant to our School of Communication Studies. » PhD/Doctoral graduation must have been within 3 years of application to this programme. Alternatively, current PhD/Doctoral students will have submitted their completed thesis for examination before starting their function. Research and Teaching Interests: » Within any Communication or Media Studies discipline or specialisation significant to our School of Communication Studies. Previous academic employment: » This must be your first full-time, permanent academic position in either a university or other tertiary education provider. You must also have no more than 5 years fixed-term contract academic practice (in total) in a university or other tertiary education provider. Start Date: You will ideally start by 28 June 2021. Interviews will take place end of May/start of June, appointments are then expected to be confirmed mid-June. If you have any questions at all – please don’t hesitate to contact Mike Wood, Executive Recruitment Partner onmike.wood@aut.ac.nz. We look forward to hearing from you! Advertising Closing date: Sunday, 16 May 2021 at 23:55pm Job Listing reference: 77076 At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to inclusivity and the Treaty of Waitangi and aspire to be the University of choice for M?ori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For more information, please send us an enquiryhereor call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process. How to submit the application:To view a copy of the position description and / or to APPLY NOW, visitour website. At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to inclusivity and the Treaty of Waitangi and aspire to be the University of choice for M?ori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs.Skills:
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