JOB: Associate Professor in Media ,Film department at University of Southampton

The University of Southampton seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in

Media (ERE), on a full-time permanent basis, to lead our new BA Film, TV

and Digital Media. This new programme will sit within Southampton’s

high-ranking Film department and will expand our provision in new and

exciting directions. Students will have the chance to develop practical

skills alongside critical thinking while studying digital media in its

historical and political contexts and that of wider screen studies. More

information can be found here:

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/film-tv-digital-media-degree-ba

The Film Department at Southampton has an excellent reputation for

teaching and research. We are based within the School of Humanities in

the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and have close interdisciplinary

links with other members of the School and the wider University. The

University of Southampton has a global reputation for its ability to

work collaboratively in delivering world-class education, research and

innovation that makes a proven impact on society’s greatest challenges.

It is a founding member of the Russell Group, a top 100 global

university (QS World Rankings, 2022) and top 15 in the UK (Complete

University Guide, 2022).

The successful candidate will have expertise in digital media,

experience in curriculum leadership and development, and be able to

teach modules in digital media histories and politics (some familiarity

of film studies and television studies may be an advantage). You will be

enthusiastic and flexible in contributing to undergraduate and

postgraduate teaching, have an excellent track record in research and be

keen to develop new research projects with the ability to secure grant

income. Qualified applicants undertaking practice-based research or with

media industry experience may apply. Most importantly, we are looking

for someone keen to participate fully in the intellectual and academic

activities of a lively and committed department which prizes

collegiality very highly.

This post is available for immediate start to the successful candidate.

The deadline for applications is Monday, April 24th. For more

information and the link to the university recruitment site:

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CYP524/associate-professor-in-media

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be addressed to the Head of

Film, Prof. Shelley Cobb (s.cobb@soton.ac.uk).

We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity by

attracting, developing and retaining staff from many different

backgrounds to promote an inclusive environment. Film at Southampton

subscribes to the BPA/SWIP Best Practice scheme; and the University of

Southampton is proud to have been awarded an institutional Athena Swan

silver award which underpins our pledge to improve equality for women.

*Please include your CV and a cover letter with your application.*

Further details:

Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact

Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 orrecruitment@soton.ac.ukquoting the