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Senior Lecturer/Reader in Film Studies at the University of Sussex in the new department in the School of Humanities of Media and Film Ref 665 Salary: £36,464 - £41,333 pa. We are seeking to make a senior appointment to make a key strategic contribution to our new collaborative expansion in Film Studies to support the new department of Media and Film within the School of Humanities, intended for Autumn 2004. We offer a stimulating, research-focused environment with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of teaching and learning. Candidates must have PhD or equivalent, and be able to deliver an established research performance in academic publication at national and preferably international level. Experience of curriculum and programme design is desirable at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Closing date: 16 July 2004. Interviews are planned for September 16 and 17th 2004. Application forms are available from and should be returned to the Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH, email [log in to unmask], telephone(01273) 678706, fax (01273) 877401. The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership in the area of Film Studies within a Media and Cultural Studies disciplinary grouping, and to sustain research excellence at an international level. They will contribute to the strategic development of learning, teaching or quality assurance at a national or international level within the subject community, initiate and lead bids for external funding, develop links with professional, public and/or academic bodies. They will also contribute significantly to a sense of positive growth and collegiality within the Department in a period of significant change. Selection Criteria Essential 1. Significant individual research performance with a proven track record of publication at least at national level and preferably most at international level; 2. Solid experience of the disciplinary context of Media and Cultural Studies; 3. Deep intellectual understanding of, and commitment to, the key conceptual strengths of our research strategy in mediated cultures; 4. Experience of initiating and leading bids for external funding; 5. Ability to mentor, develop and supervise less experienced colleagues; 6. Experience in senior leadership within an academic context in order to facilitate a shared sense of intellectual purpose and direction with colleagues; 7. An active awareness and understanding of the current and planned policy changes in Higher Education, with a sense of their potential impact; A demonstrable active commitment to teamwork and collective purpose. Enquiries to Professor Sue Thornham [log in to unmask] or Professor Sally Munt [log in to unmask] Professor Sally R Munt Head of Department Media and Cultural Studies SocCul, Arts C, University of Sussex Falmer, Brighton. East Sussex UK BN1 9QZ Telephone 01273 678834 Fax 01273 678644 To leave messages use Media 01273 87/2574