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Here are details of a position in the Institute of Communications Studies at the University of Leeds. The post is 'tenured' - i.e., permanent subject to probation. If you would like to know more, do get in touch; and please circulate to anyone qualified who you think might be interested. More info is here: http://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/ShowVacancies.aspx?Category=Academic David Hesmondhalgh Professor of Media and Music Industries Institute of Communications Studies University of Leeds Faculty of Performance, Visual Arts and Communications Institute of Communications Studies University of Leeds Lecturer in Documentary With a background in TV documentary film production, you will teach current professional practice and have a comprehensive grasp of documentary theory and proven production skills, enabling students to analyse and create documentary output. You will be required to contribute to the research strategy of the Institute, and be committed to developing a record of publication appropriate to a department with an international research reputation. You will be expected to initiate income generation and to participate in knowledge transfer activities, teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and be expected to perform managerial and administrative duties associated with your role. You will possess a PhD. Experience of teaching in Higher Education would also be desirable. This post is available from 1 January 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter. University Grade 7 (£32,458 - £35,496 p.a) Informal enquiries about this post may be made to Professor Gary Rawnsley, the Head of Institute by tel +44 (0)113 343 7608, email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> , or to Kate Watkins, Head of Broadcast Journalism tel, +44 (0)113 343 8376, email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> To download an application form and job details please visit www.leeds.ac.uk <http://www.leeds.ac.uk/> and click on jobs. Alternatively these may be obtained from email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> tel +44 (0)113 343 7003 or +44 (0)113 343 3731. Job ref 311005 Closing date 15 December 2008 <http://ics.leeds.ac.uk/staff/details.cfm?id=96> <http://ics.leeds.ac.uk/staff/details.cfm?id=96> ________________________________ From: David Hesmondhalgh Sent: Mon 11/17/2008 14:36 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Jay Blumler Annual Lecture - ELIHU KATZ 9th December Dear all, Here are details of an event that will be of interest to many readers of this list. It is free and open to everyone. David Hesmondhalgh Professor of Media and Music Industries Institute of Communications Studies University of Leeds This year's Jay Blumler Lecture will be given by Professor Elihu Katz from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Katz is arguably the most significant living media scholar, having written or co-written a number of seminal works including Personal Influence, Media Events, Mass Media and Social Change and Broadcasting in the Third World. The lecture, which will take place in the Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall , University of Leeds on Tuesday 9th December at 5pm will be on the theme of Katz's latest study, The End of Television? It will be an unmissable event for anyone interested in the social role of the media, the history of broadcasting and contemporary political communication. The lecture will be followed by a wine reception. best wishes Dr Eleri Pound Research Support Secretary Institute of Communications Studies University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT 0113 3435805 [log in to unmask]