Lecturer in Digital Cultures

• Exciting opportunity for a research-active scholar with expertise in teaching digital cultures
• Join a dynamic, engaged group of academics in a leading centre for teaching and research on communication and media
• Full-time continuing, remuneration package: $117,000 per annum, which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region and is regularly ranked in the top 20 faculties of its kind.

Founded in 2000, and based in The School of Literature, Art and Media, The Department of Media and Communications (MECO) is a leading centre for teaching, research, and public engagement in many areas, including transformations in communication and media, journalism studies, digital cultures and technologies, culture and media, communication and media policy, public, corporate and political communication, health communication, media history, screen studies, and media and politics.

MECO has established itself as an outstanding, collegial environment for innovative research with interdisciplinary links with a broad range of researchers. We make internationally significant contributions to understandings of media, communication, and digital cultures, which are now central to our social, economic, political, and cultural arrangements. We also have a strong track record of research collaborations and external grant success, in addition to excellent media production facilities, including television and radio studios, and support from a Digital Media Unit.

In this exciting lectureship opportunity you will:

• teach and develop curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in digital cultures, and related areas of communication and media
• publish regularly in journals of high ranking and other quality outlets, and pursue research grants
• supervise higher degree research students as well as honours and master’s dissertation students
• develop effective interdisciplinary collaborations within the University and with external stakeholders
• engage with the digital media and communications industry, professions, and interested publics
• contribute to academic administration.

To be the successful candidate you will need:

• a PhD in digital cultures, communications and media, or related field
• teaching experience at tertiary level in digital cultures
• proven expertise and knowledge, research ability and research potential in digital cultures
• evidence of your ability to undertake academic administrative responsibilities
• a demonstrated capacity for engagement in cultural and industry debates regarding digital media and digital cultures
• the ability to work in a collegial and effective manner with a broad range of colleagues, students and external stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

You will join a vibrant and collegial department accommodated in recently refurbished office spaces with excellent teaching and research resources. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with world leaders in the field at such centres as the Sydney Democracy Network, Charles Perkins Centre, Government and International Relations, and International Security Studies as well as the South-East Asia Centre, the China Studies Centre and faculty-based researchers across a range of disciplines. 

The University of Sydney offers flexible working hours, supportive staff networks and generous superannuation.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you address the online selection criteria. For guidance on how to apply visit: How to apply for an advertised position.

Specific enquiries about the position can be directed to Associate Professor Tim Dwyer at timothy.dwyer@sydney.edu.au.

Enquiries regarding the recruitment process can be directed to Michelle Carlon on +61 2 8627 1238 or at sydneyrecruitment.mkconsultant@sydney.edu.au.

CLOSING DATE: 9 August 2016 (11:30pm Sydney time)

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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