University of Glasgow

Deadline: Feburary 18, 2019

The Centre for Cultural Policy Research (CCPR) at the University of Glasgowoffers a vibrant and supportive research-led work environment in one of the UK’s oldest and most inspiring universities. We are currentl  seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in International Media in order to strengthen the Centre’s reputation for research on media and communications and to support our PG teaching.

Further details of this post, for which the closing date is Monday 18 February 2019, can be found (Ref: 024028) here

Job Details

• Reference Number: 024028
  
• Location: Gilmorehill Campus / Main Building
  
• College / Service: COLLEGE OF ARTS
  
• Department: SCHOOL OF CULTURE & CREATIVE ARTS
  
• Job Family: Research And Teaching
  
• Position Type: Full Time
  
• Salary Range: £51,630 - £58,089
  

Job Purpose: Policy Research (CCPR) at the University of Glasgow has forged a reputation for its rigorous, high-impact research and analysis of media and cultural industries and policies and also for its internationally leading Masters provision. Based in CCPR, the purpose of this post is to strengthen the Centre’s research in relation to international media, cultural and creative industries with a particular focus on media and communications, and to support CCPR’s teaching. The appointee will play a vital role in leading a research agenda in the Centre and the College of Arts, in line with the University, College and School and CCPR strategic objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To lead and sustain high–quality research activity through a portfolio of individual, joint and/or network research projects, and to secure external funding for the same through successful grant applications to Research Councils and other funding bodies.

2. To provide research leadership in the relevant Unit of Assessment and to contribute effectively to enhancing that UoA’s research profile in future national research assessment exercises, including maintaining a track record of high quality publications and attending and participating in appropriate research seminars/conferences.

3. To contribute proactively to research in CCPR and to enhancing the Centre’s research profile; and to take a leading role in the School and the College of Arts in developing interdisciplinary research and teaching.

4. To develop links with relevant national and international bodies inside and outside academia with a view to enhancing research, teaching and impact.

5. To provide research direction for more junior staff and, where possible, engage in collaborative research, thereby promoting the development of the University’s research base.

6. To attract and be responsible for supervision and training of postgraduate students, supporting these students to produce high quality scholarship and to successfully complete studies in line with University (and where relevant) funder guidelines.

7. To contribute to all aspects of the design, review, organisation, delivery and assessment of existing teaching programmes and courses in CCPR.

8. To contribute to the School’s ongoing development and review of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning and employability.

9. To participate within the Centre, School and/or College in administrative and other activities as directed by the Director of CCPR, Head of School or VP Head of College, including mentoring of junior staff, in accordance with the School/College strategy.

10. To foster collaboration in research and teaching with other units of the University.

11. To work effectively in co-operation with colleagues in the School, College and University as a whole.

12. To develop and lead research and where appropriate teaching initiatives, which support the School and College Knowledge Exchange agendas.

13. To engage in professional development as appropriate.

14. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_180610_en.pdf

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

• A1 A PhD in a relevant area.
  
• A2 Outstanding knowledge of research within relevant areas which
  
• enhances and expands existing areas of expertise within the Centre
  
• A3 An international research profile.
  

Desirable:

• B1 Knowledge of international/global media
  

Skills

Essential:

• C1 Excellent academic leadership skills.
  
• C2 Substantial evidence of carrying out and sustaining research at the highest level.
  
• C3 Experience of working both independently and as part of a team.
  
• C4 Extensive track record of seeking and acquiring external research funding.
  
• C5 Excellent collaborative skills, both in an interdisciplinary context and beyond academia
  
• C6 Excellent organisational skills, including time/project management skills.
  
• C7 Ability to increase the number of students coming to the University to undertake postgraduate study.
  
• C8 Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• C9 Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• C10 Ability to demonstrate originality and innovation in research and scholarship
  
• C11 Capacity to lead, enthuse and motivate students and colleagues
  

Experience

Essential:

• E1 Typically 5-7 years postdoctoral experience.
  
• E2 Outstanding international publication record and research profile which can significantly enhance the subject area’s standing internationally and which would significantly enhance any future University submission to national research assessment exercise(s) with demonstrable performance at 4* level.
  
• E3 A significant track record of attracting external research funding.
  
• E4 Extensive experience of teaching in relevant subject area(s) and the ability to teach across disciplines.
  
• E5 Extensive experience of postgraduate, Masters and PhD supervision. Where academic experience is gained outside of the UK the ability to demonstrate equivalent experience may be consider.
  
• E7 A demonstrable commitment to Knowledge Exchange, public engagement and the broader impact of research.
  
• E8 An established international academic network.
  

Desirable:

F1 Track record of research and teaching on international/global aspects of media

Job Features

• Planning and Organising
  
• Participating fully in a team of research-active staff.
  
• Researching and publishing work of the highest quality in appropriate outlets
  
• Preparing and presenting applications for research funding
  
• Planning and organising research meetings, seminars and conferences
  
• Supervising, where appropriate, postdoctoral research assistants
  
• Supervising postgraduate, Masters and doctoral students
  
• Actively contributing to University/College/School research strategy
  
• Contributing to international and national research developments
  
• Providing leadership in strategic planning of research, teaching and
  
• administration at all levels within and beyond the School, including the identification of new initiatives.
  
• Providing leadership in designing programmes and courses, and in delivering teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students
  
• Undertaking assessment and delivering feedback to undergraduate and postgraduate students
  
• Participating in University/College/School planning
  
• Organising knowledge exchange and outreach activities as appropriate
  
• Decision Making
  
• Decisions on research methodology and submission of grant applications
  
• Decisions on placement of research output
  
• Decisions on programme/course content and teaching and assessment methods
  
• Decisions on short-term and longer-term research objectives for
  
• postgraduate students
  
• Mentoring of new research and/or teaching staff
  
• Contributing to University/College/School decision-making on research
  
• and teaching
  
• Prioritising workload in accordance with agreed School/College strategy.
  
• Taking responsibility for organisation of resources, as appropriate.
  

Internal/External Relationships

Internal

• Director of CCPR, Head of School, Head of College and University officers to ensure that strategic objectives are met Academic colleagues for information exchange to facilitate effective research and teaching.
  
• Research students/postdoctoral researchers to oversee and advise on research
  
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students to optimise their learning
  
• Administrative staff for exchange of information relating to delivery of research and teaching
  

External

• Key researchers in the field
  
• Key practitioners
  
• Relevant governmental and non-governmental organisations
  
• Research Councils, charitable bodies and other external sources of
  
• research funding
  
• General public/media
  
• Problem Solving
  
• World-class research is a key aspect of this post, including solving research problems at the forefront of the field and the development of new ideas, methods and research projects
  
• Resolving issues regarding research funding
  
• Resolving issues arising in pursuit of research objectives
  
• Assisting research students to resolve problems regarding their research
  
• Assisting postgraduate students to resolve problems regarding their studies
  
• Resolving issues arising in performance of administrative functions
  
• Proposing, imaginatively, strategies and negotiating alternative arrangements in response to strategic challenges in research, teaching and service
  

Standard Terms & Conditions

The salary will be on the Research and Teaching Grade 9 , £51,630 - £58,089 per annum.

The post is full time and open ended.

The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.

Vacancy reference: 024028, Closing date: 19 February 2019

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