Associate/Assistant Professor/Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies (Ref:
- Employer
- BNU-HKBU United International College (UIC)
- Location
- China
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Mar 8, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Digital Media, Professional Fields, Journalism
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
BNU-HKBU United International College (UIC) is located in Zhuhai, one of the most environmental-friendly cities in China, with Hong Kong to the east and Macao to the south. UIC, jointly founded by Beijing Normal University (BNU) and Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), is the first full-scale collaboration between academic institutions from mainland China and Hong Kong. As a liberal arts college, UIC aims to produce graduates with an international perspective, fluent in both English and Chinese, with knowledge and experience of China, Hong Kong and the world at large. UIC offers undergraduate courses with English as the medium of instruction from four academic Divisions: Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science & Technology and Culture & Creativity. UIC established the Graduate School in 2017 and started to offer Postgraduate Programmes, including Taught Master's Programmes in addition to Research Postgraduate Programmes that lead to MPhil or PhD degrees.
UIC now invites candidate for this position which is expected to be filled in September 2021:
Job Description
The program of Media and Communication Studies (MCOM) at UIC invites applications from student-centered scholar-practitioners broadly trained in one or more of the following fields:
1) journalism;
2) digital media; and
3) media literacy.
We welcome candidates with relevant work experience and research interests in digital and multimedia production. There are opportunities to develop innovative pedagogy and collaborative research.
Please include a cover letter along with your CV explaining your
rationale for coming to UIC, how you meet above requirements, and
how you can contribute to our research and teaching environment.
Review of Applications will start on April 5,
2021. To ensure you receive full consideration
please send in the application before then.
Job Requirement
All applicants should have over 5 years of experience in the
industry and hold a at least an M.A. or M.F.A. in journalism, media
production, or a related field. Proficiency in media production
hardware and software (i.e. Adobe Premier Pro, Audition, After
Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) essential. Other requirements
include a firm commitment to teaching and tutoring students.
Teaching responsibilities of 2-3 courses per semester may include
courses related to journalism, video production, documentary
production, multimedia production, digital media, and others of the
applicant’s own interests. Practical experience in news media or
the digital media production industry will be an added asset.
Preference will be given to candidates who can also undertake
original research leading to high-quality outcomes.
Appointment Terms
Appointment to these positions will initially be made on a fixed-term contract of two years. Commencing salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance (applicable to Assistant Professor and above), leave and medical insurance. Continuation of appointment beyond the initial term will be subject to mutual agreement.
Application Procedures
*Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online: https://hrapp.uic.edu.cn/recruit/job/vacancy/JobDetail/448 .
*If you failed to submit your application online, please send your application by emailing to recruit@uic.edu.cn. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a completed "Job Application Form" which can be downloaded from https://hro.uic.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm . Please indicate the position being applied for, including the field of expertise, level and reference number.
The College reserves the right not to fill this position, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation.
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