Lecturer (1.0 FTE, Contract Type B) in Journalism and Media (Global Media)

Applications are invited for an appointment as a permanent Lecturer (1.0 FTE, Contract Type B) in Journalism and Media (Global Media) at the University of Galway.

The School of English, Media and Creative Arts comprises the disciplines of English, Drama, Film & Digital Media, Music, and Journalism & Media. Global Media is a growth area for the Discipline of Journalism & Media, which teaches 500 students, including 35 postgraduate students. The Discipline runs BA and MA programmes in Global Media and in Journalism.

For this post, we are seeking a colleague who will contribute to enhancing and developing our School’s vibrant profile in the area of Global Media. Specialisms may include: media ethics, hybridity and media of the periphery, media and social justice, data analytics, identity and representation, visual communication theory, AI and media practice, environment and sustainability. Applicants are invited to demonstrate how they would enhance teaching and mentorship on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Global Media, and how they would develop an innovative research, or practice-based research, agenda through their own ongoing work. Additional ability to contribute to Journalism programmes may be an advantage.

Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and industry professionals.

We encourage applications from candidates from all gender, racial and ethnic identities.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Marie-Louise Coolahan, School of English, Media and Creative Arts: marielouise.coolahan@universityofgalway.ie.

Additional information on the Discipline of Journalism & Media is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social-sciences-and-celtic-studies/english-creative-arts/departments-centres/journalism/.

Salary:

€ 61,147 to € 97,548 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)

This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 13^th June 2024.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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