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Colleagues some new posts you may be interested in here at Salford, in the School of Media, Music and Performance, including a Chair in Media Policy. Closing date for all posts is 22 February. Further information about all posts is at www.salford.ac.uk and click on 'Jobs at the University'. George McKay --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Professor of Media Policy. Ref 1127386 To strengthen our research, innovation and consultancy activities in media, we wish to appoint a Professor of Media Policy. The post-holder will be expected to play a leading role in the School's strategy for media research and delivery, particularly in the area of contemporary digital media policy, though additional interests in the history and development of broadcasting and/or print journalism policy might be welcome. She/he will need to work with colleagues across academic disciplines, work with existing expertise within the School, and contribute her/his own expertise as part of a successful research strategy. She/he is expected to contribute to a successful research grouping, including academic colleagues and research students, in time to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities offered by the development of MediaCity:UK. Lecturer in Online Journalism. Ref. 1127392 The school wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Online Journalism to teach on a range of existing programmes, to contribute to the development of new programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as contribute to CPD activities with local and regional journalism professionals and organisations.... Though they may come from a traditional broadcast or print journalism background, applicants will be expected to have significant experience of working in a convergent journalism environment, and be able to teach both practical and theoretical aspects of online journalism. An ability to support relevant work experience for our students within the field of journalism would be an advantage and the successful candidate will be expected to liaise closely with a range of professional organisations. Lecturer in New Media Technologies. Ref. 1127411 The school wishes to appoint a Lecturer in New Media Technologies to teach on a range of existing programmes, to contribute to the development of new programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as contribute to CPD activities with local and regional media professionals and organisations. In the first instance, the successful candidate would be expected to teach on our existing BSc Media Technology and BSc Mobile and Internet Television programmes. An ability to contribute to other programmes such as the BSc Computer & Video Games, BA Television & Radio, or BA Animation would be welcome. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes currently being developed or in planning. Applicants will be expected to have significant experience of working with new digital technologies within a contemporary media environment. In addition to teaching the technology of digital media, the ability to relate technical understanding of new media technologies to creative content production is essential. Lecturer in Broadcast Journalism (2 posts). Ref. 1127403 One with specialist skills in Radio, the other with specialist skills in Television Journalism. For the first post, the person appointed will be able to teach both practical and theoretical aspects of radio journalism. Though they may come from a traditional broadcast journalism background, applicants will be expected to have experience of working in a convergent journalism environment. An ability to support relevant work experience for our students within the field of journalism would be an advantage and the successful candidate will be expected to liaise closely with a range of professional organisations. The ability to teach more general aspects of radio studio production would be an added advantage. For the second post, candidates will be experienced in television journalism and be able to teach both practical and theoretical aspects of broadcast journalism related to television. Again, though they may come from a traditional broadcast journalism background, applicants will be expected to have experience of working in a convergent journalism environment and be familiar with the implications of multi-platform working. The ability to support relevant work experience for our students within the field of journalism would be an advantage. Professor George McKay Director, Communication Cultural & Media Studies Research Centre Adelphi House University of Salford Manchester M3 6EN, UK +44 (0)161 295 2694 [log in to unmask] www.ccm.salford.ac.uk <http://www.ccm.salford.ac.uk/> Media research at Salford 13th nationally in RAE2008 (power ranking)