Senior Lecturer in social media and communications<http://jobs.mq.edu.au/cw/en/job/499806/senior-lecturer-in-social-media-and-communications><https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/553/gateway/?c=apply&lJobID=499806&lJobSourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en> Macquarie University, Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies Job no: 499806 Work type: Full Time Vacancy type: Internal Vacancy, External Vacancy Categories: Academic - Teaching and Research · Innovative and supportive academic environment · Attractive salary package including 17% superannuation · Collegial and dynamic workplace Within the Faculty of Arts, the Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies (MMCCS) comprises of a number of disciplines dedicated to understanding contemporary media, and to developing valuable practical skills. It is the largest department within the Faculty of Arts and offers students flexibility with their degrees to ensure a well-rounded, customised study program. The Role The Department currently has an opportunity for a Senior Lecturer with scholarly expertise in social media and communications (including knowledge around mobile technologies, digital culture, convergence, media innovation and networked communication). This position will teach across a number of key media-communications units and produce high quality research in this field, and come with a national and international research profile. This position is crucial to ensuring graduates are appropriately skilled to be successful in a fast evolving media environment. Selection Criteria To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the requirements below in your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter: · A PhD in Media and Communications or a relevant discipline. · A national and international research profile in social media and/or communications, evidenced by a strong publication record. · Demonstrated curriculum development and teaching experience and evidence of high quality teaching contributions at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, including the ability to develop scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, particularly in an online environment. · Demonstrated ability to supervise higher degree research students. · Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a collegial team. · Demonstrated experience in community and industry engagement and ability to attract funding. · Demonstrated experience to make a contribution to the academic life and administrative tasks of the Department. Salary Package: From $118,401 to $136,161 p.a. (Level C), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing position Specific Role Enquiries: Professor Nicole Anderson at nicole.anderson@mq.edu.au General Recruitment Enquiries: Alyssa Hayes, HR Consultant on (02) 9850 9765 or email alyssa.hayes@mq.edu.au Applications Close: Sunday 6th November 2016 at 11.55pm Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance. Advertised: 14 Oct 2016 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 06 Nov 2016 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Full job ad and selection criteria at: <http://jobs.mq.edu.au/cw/en/job/499806/senior-lecturer-in-social-media-and-communications> http://jobs.mq.edu.au/cw/en/job/499806/senior-lecturer-in-social-media-and-c... Margie Borschke Senior Lecturer, Journalism and Media Postgraduate Coursework Director Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies Room 159, Y3A Building Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia T: +61 (2) 9850 2159 | M: + 61 425 226 705 E: margie.borschke@mq.edu.au | mq.edu.au<http://mq.edu.au> [Macquarie University]<http://mq.edu.au> CRICOS Provider 00002J. Think before you print. Please consider the environment before printing this email. This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the message and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and are not necessarily the views of Macquarie University and its controlled entities.