Associate Professor in Critical Theory and Cultural Studies

Reference
CE07280A
Closing Date
Wednesday, 6th June 2012
Job Type
Research & Teaching
Department
School of Cultures, Languages & Area Studies
Salary
£46846 to £55908 per annum, depending upon skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

This full time post is available from 1 September 2012, and will be offered on a permanent contract.

The Department of Culture, Film and Media at the University of Nottingham seeks to appoint an outstanding scholar in the field of Critical Theory and Cultural Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out a range of teaching and administrative duties, including teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Department and the School. In particular, the successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of MA programmes in Critical Theory and Cultural Studies and make a contribution to the delivery of the BA (Hons) International Media and Communications Studies.  They will play a key role in developing the research profile of the Centre for Critical Theory. Scholars specialising in any area of critical theory and cultural studies are encouraged to apply, but we especially encourage applications from those whose research expertise promises to enhance and consolidate existing research strengths in the Centre, the Department and the School: critical approaches to network cultures, histories/theories of everyday life, the politics of wellbeing, and sensory cultures.

Candidates should ideally be an international research leader with an exceptional track record of publication. They should have a PhD, or equivalent in critical theory/cultural studies or a related field and have previous experience of teaching in critical theory/cultural studies. A proven track record of research dissemination (research papers, publications) appropriate to stage of career is also an essential requirement for this role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Roberta Pearson, tel: 0115 951 4250 or email:[log in to unmask]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Roberta Pearson
Professor of Film and Television Studies
Head, Dept. of Culture, Film and Media
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, NG7 2RD
+44(0)1159514250

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