The University of Nottingham's China campus has the following vacancy in the School of International Communications *Associate Professor/Professor in Media & Communication Studies* Closing date: 20 February 2019 https://hrms.nottingham.edu.cn/psp/PRDHCM/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_S... Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to take on the role of Head of School for a fixed period of time amounting to no more than 3 years. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Andrew White, the current Head of the School of International Communications, email: andrew.white@nottingham.edu.cn
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.
UNNC is currently ranked in the world top 300 for the discipline of Communication as measured by the Shanghai ARWU: http://www.shanghairanking.com/Shanghairanking-Subject-Rankings/communicatio...
The recruitment of a high profile media and communication scholar to take a leadership role within the School of International Communications will contribute to the maintenance and/or improvement of The University of Nottingham Ningbo China’s ranking.
Our BA (Hons) in International Communications is a provincial level accredited degree which includes a dedicated programme of study for a European or East Asian language. Its sister programme, BA (Hons) in International Communications with Chinese, has proved successful in attracting high quality international students to our school.
We currently run an MA programme in International Communications and also have one of the most successful PhD programmes in the university. We have been graduating students for more than ten years and our alumni have continued their education in some of the world’s leading universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, as well as working for companies like the Bank of China, L’Oreal, Ogilvy & Mather and the British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.
The post-holder will be expected to teach across the full range of our programmes, and conduct research, knowledge exchange and the securing of external funding in the school’s main research areas. More details of the school and its teaching and research activities can be found here:
https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/internationalcommunications/index.aspx
Salary will be within the range of £51,630 – £61,618 for the Associate Professor post and £61,618 – £84,527 for the Professorship. In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and medical insurance will be provided for international appointments.
The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China for a period of 5 years starting June 2019 or as soon as thereafter. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.
Please indicate clearly on your application whether you wish to be considered for the Associate Professor post or the Professorship.
Informal enquires may be addressed to Professor Andrew White, Head of School of International Communications, email: andrew.white@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted.
Applications must be submitted on-line:
https://hrms.nottingham.edu.cn/psp/PRDHCM/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_S...
*Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, in mid-April 2019, though this is subject to change. Your referees will be contacted prior to the interview. *
Andrew White
Professor of Creative Industries & Digital Media
Head of the School of International Communications
Director of the AHRC Centre for Digital Copyright and IP Research in China
the School of International Communications
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China