Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - SE Asia Programmes Lead

Job description

The Department of Digital Humanities is launching (in September 2024) two new online PGT programmes, an MSc in Digital Economy (SE Asia) and an MA in Digital Futures (SE Asia), both are versions of global online degree programmes. We are seeking to appoint either a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy, to act as Programme Lead for these new programmes, as well as to carry out more broadly excellent research and teaching within the Department. Candidates will be striving to become scholars of international standing with a research and publication trajectory that illustrates this ambition. This post is an opportunity for a qualified individual to play a major role in shaping our vision of a diverse and innovative Department of Digital Humanities at one of the most prestigious universities in the UK.

We welcome applications from candidates with a strong research profile in relevant areas, such as, but not limited to: platform economics; the gig economy; open source and algorithmic work; automation; digital development; digital sovereignty; the data trade; the economics of AI; and other areas which touch on the social and cultural dynamics of the Digital Economy. Research interests and expertise in some aspects of the digital economy and digital culture of South-East Asia are an essential requirement for this post.

Key responsibilities of the role are to deliver high-quality research and education, to contribute to the future development of the department, in particular through leadership and further development of our online Master’s programmes, and to participate in a supportive, collegiate culture. There will be opportunities to be responsible for aspects of departmental administration. Mentorship will be provided to enable the postholder to gain experience and develop professionally.

The postholder will be expected to lead our forthcoming (from September 2024) online Master’s programmes in Digital Economy (SE Asia) and Digital Futures (SE Asia), which are delivered mostly online to students in Indonesia. Research interests and expertise in the digital culture and economy of this region are thus an essential requirement. The post will also require travel to Indonesia, approximately 4 visits per year with 1-3 weeks per visit, to carry out in-person induction, teaching and other activities on a local campus.

The postholder will enhance the education and experiences of our students, both on the online programmes and more broadly on our on-campus MA/MSc and BA programmes, teaching engaging, up-to-date courses and contributing to the development of our curricula and teaching methods.

The postholder will be encouraged to develop their own research interests, to secure research funding through grants, to develop collaborative links within academia and industry, and to participate in the activities of one or more of our Faculty centres or research groups: King’s AI Institute, Digital Futures Institute, Centre for Attention Studies, Creative AI Lab, Centre for Digital Culture, Global Digital Cultures Research Group, Queer Research Cluster, or Computational Humanities Research Group.

We particularly welcome applications from members of under-represented communities, and from those who are willing to contribute to our ongoing conversations about reducing inequality at King’s.

Contract type

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.

This is a full-time post.

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