Senior Lecturer in Media Policy/Media Management (R&T) at University of Glasgow

The Cultural Industries subject area in the School of Culture & Creative Arts, College of Arts and Humanities seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer (Research & Teaching) in Media Policy or Media Management.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who can lead teaching, research and industry engagement in one or more of the following: national and/or international media policy; media management; media regulation and governance, digital media, social media, media research methods, or other relevant and cognate areas.

You will be expected to undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities related to the subject, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College's strategic objectives.

Job Purpose

To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard, high quality teaching at both undergraduate and especially postgraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College and the developing subject area of Cultural Industries. To actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of College/School/Subject research strategy.

2. Act as principal investigator or project leader on major research projects with a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.

3. Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including Knowledge Exchange, which develop and sustain support for the subject area and recognised excellence for the University.

4. Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, setting and monitoring standards and lead on the development of policy and practice across research and teaching teams (beyond subject/school level).

5. Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders to oversee the embedding of key University priorities such as graduate attributes, professional requirements, work-related learning, transitions support, student mobility and quality enhancement within credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities.

6. Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/programme delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment within campus based, blended and online provision.

7. Lead the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that recognise the needs of a diverse student cohort, taking appropriate responsibility for managing associated cultural changes and staff support and development.

8. Regularly attend and participate in appropriate activities to effectively contribute to the subject specialism, through learned societies, professional bodies, broader review and editorial processes. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance learning within the discipline and to represent the University externally.

9. Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School/College/University.

10. Supervise individual student projects at both undergraduate and especially postgraduate level to ensure their effective development and assisting with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.

11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

12. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

13. To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in related discipline with an extensive and established reputation in research and significant teaching experience within the discipline/subject area.

A2 Recognised expertise in teaching and researching one or more topics related to the taught Postgraduate programme MSc Media Management - such as national and/or international media policy; media management; media governance and regulation; media economics; digital media industries and policies; social media policy and regulation; cultural policy ; media research methods.

A3 A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level.

A4 sustained engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.

A4 Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/School strategies, aims and ambitions.

Desirable:

B1 Ability to teach topics related to complementary subject programmes MA Creative Arts and Industries and/or MSc Global Cultural Enterprise - such as global and international media and cultural industries and/or policy; diverse cultural economies; social and community cultural economies; third sector production.

B2 Experience of teaching media research methods and methodologies.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding.

C2 Ability to undertake academic leadership of groups/activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources.

C3 Ability to forge new and effective relationships with colleagues, internally and externally, to foster collaboration across the University and with colleagues in other institutions.

C4 Ability to demonstrate independent thought in order to generate original research and secure research income.

Desirable:

D1 Ability to communicate a range of material to diverse international student cohorts.

D2 Experience of course or programme management and/or leadership at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities.

E2 Substantial track record of published research of international standard compatible with enhancing the School's submission to the REF.

E3 Established track record of successfully securing funding for research projects, as appropriate for the subject specialism.

E4 Internationally recognised excellence and reputation in subject area and scholarship of teaching in the discipline.

E5 Proven track record of developing and devising teaching programmes, techniques and methods.

E6 Track record of student supervision and development/mentorship/coaching of early career academic colleagues in subject area/team.

E7 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.

E8 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

Desirable:

F1 demonstrable experience in building and maintaining media industry and/or policy contacts that can support teaching and research.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 9, £59,966 - £67,468 per annum.

This post is full time (35 Hours Per Week) and open ended.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK or be eligible to obtain permission to work in the UK.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant Home Office requirements, including any applicable tradeable points criteria. Further information can be found on the University of Glasgow's UKVI Website.

For research and academic roles, we will also consider whether the Global Talent visa route may be available, subject to individual eligibility.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

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Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Mark Banks (Head of Subject, Cultural Industries), [email protected]