This full-time, permanent post is available immediately.
Summary of the role
You will contribute to extending the research profile of at Exeter, particularly in critical approaches to the study of Media and Communications from industrial, theoretical, or textual/representation perspectives related to areas of cultural politics and identity, including (but not limited to) social class, gender, sexuality, “race”, ethnicity, nationhood, disability.
The successful candidate will teach on existing Communications modules and lead the development of new modules in their areas of expertise. They will attract postgraduate research students and research funding and develop collaborative professional partnerships within and beyond the department.
About you
You will have:
1. a PhD in Media and Communications, or a related discipline, and have an independent, internationally recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research.
2. A strong record in attracting funding for research or demonstrate potential to attract such funding.
3. Enthusiasm for delivering and developing high quality undergraduate and postgraduate modules and have substantial prior teaching experience at university level.
4. The potential to make strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners.
5. The potential to participate and lead projects which have impact.
6. An evidenced commitment to equality and diversity within an organisation and a commitment to helping create an inclusive culture.
7. HEA Fellowship status or be committed to gaining this award within 18 months of appointment.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
What we can offer you
* Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
* Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
* An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
* Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
* A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Further information
Please contact Prof Neil Ewen, n.ewen@exeter.ac.uk
The starting salary will be from £41,732 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
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