**Apologies for cross-posting** LECTURER IN MEDIA THEORY DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS, BIRKBECK, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON 3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT SALARY GBP 33,501 - 38,376 Purpose and Main Duties Based in the new Department for Media and Cultural Studies in the School of Arts, you will contribute to a diverse and vibrant programme of Film, Media and Cultural Studies at various levels (Certificates, FD, BA, and Postgraduate) through teaching, curriculum development and administration. You will join a strongly interdisciplinary research culture, embodied by the newly established Centre for Media, Culture and Creative Practice. Candidate Requirements Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in Media or a related area (e.g. Sociology; Film and Television studies; Cultural studies; Geography / Urban studies; Media history; ICT studies; Journalism studies; Media activism; Research methods) and a proven research record. Excellent team working skills, flexibility and a commitment to adult education ethos are essential for the role. Further Information This job is full time and fixed term for three years. The salary quoted above is inclusive of London allowance. Birkbeck also provides a generous final salary pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and other great benefits. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Tim Markham, Lecturer in Journalism and Media, School of Arts/Department of Media and Cultural Studies, Birkbeck, University of London, email: t.markham@bbk.ac.uk Closing date: Sunday 19 July 2009 Interview dates: week commencing Monday 14 September Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief and sexual preference. Application forms and further information can be found here: http://jobs.bbk.ac.uk/fe/tpl_birkbeckcollege01.asp?newms=se Reference number: 10272