Vacant Position: Academic Post in the China Media Centre

14th Jul 2012

Deadline: 28th Aug 2012
University of Westminster, UK

The University of Westminster is expanding its research capacity with a New Academic Leaders Initiative, which includes the appointment of a Reader in the China Media Centre. The successful candidate will join the Communication and Media Research Institute, rated #1 in the UK for media and communications research in the most recent RAE (2008). The China Media Centre was established in 2005.

Notice of intending recruitment THE SPECIFICATION BELOW APPLIES TO A READERSHIP APPOINTMENT, BUT APPLICANTS FROM THOSE SEEKING ANOTHER ACADEMIC RANK WILL ALSO BE WELCOME. [A READERSHIP IS THE ACADEMIC RANK IMMEDIATELY BELOW FULL PROFESSOR]

ACADEMIC POST IN THE CHINA MEDIA CENTRE Probably at the rank of Reader

The University of Westminster is expanding its research capacity with a New Academic Leaders Initiative, which includes the appointment of a Reader in the China Media Centre. The successful candidate will join the Communication and Media Research Institute, rated #1 in the UK for media and communications research in the most recent RAE (2008). The China Media Centre was established in 2005. It has developed remarkable networks in the Chinese and British media through its Innovation Programmes for media professionals. It at present contains one Professor and two Research Fellows, Visiting Fellows from Chinese institutions and PhD candidates. There are in any one year about 50 Chinese media professionals undertaking MAs in the associated School of Media, Arts & Design. There is a highly qualified and multilingual support staff. We are looking for:

 
     
  • A scholar of any aspect of the Chinese media, which may include their social, political or cultural implications and/or the development of the creative and media industries; 		
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  • Who will take a leading role in enhancing the research record and external reputation of both the School and the University and will develop proposals for research projects. 		
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  • A student of China who can command respect from Chinese opinion formers and decision-makers. 		
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  • A confident teacher whose teaching can be used to enhance various courses in the School. 		
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  • Someone able to work together in our multinational team dealing with British and Chinese media professionals and to mediate between two very different cultures. 		
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CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012  	
 
Candidates should apply via our website at http://www.westminster.ac.uk/professor-appointments. A full job description and an online application form can be found under the applicable reference number. China Media Centre School of Media, Arts and Design University of Westminster London HA1 3TP  
 
 
 
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