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Ansök senast: 2024-06-10
Associate Prof. / Professor in Communications and Media
3773BR
University of Central Asia
The position
UCA's Communications and Media programme, developed in partnership with the University of Technology, in Sydney, Australia, and other partner institutions offers a unique integrated approach that includes communications theory, media studies, journalism and applied media with a storytelling approach. The programme reflects current trends in the study and practice of media communications. Students will be equipped with a strong foundation in both theory and practical skills required by media industries, including journalism, public relations, multi-media design and media production. They will acquire skills in writing and critical thinking, as well as knowledge in media law and ethics and the political, economic, cultural and social character of Central Asian societies.
Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities:
The University of Central Asia seeks to fill a senior, Full-Time Faculty position in the Communications and Media programme at UCA’s campus in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic. As a full faculty member, the appointed person will be expected to play a leading role in developing and delivering the undergraduate Communications and Media curriculum, producing related research of international standard and leading research and development initiatives that provide support and mentorship for less senior faculty members, as well as talented students. In addition, the postholder will be expected to contribute to the management and leadership of the School of Arts and Sciences.
The academic programmes at UCA combine the student-centered environment of a liberal arts college with the intellectual excitement of being at the frontiers of knowledge offered by a research university. The language of instruction for undergraduate studies is English, with a requirement that all undergraduate students be fluent in their native language and Russian.
Postholder profile
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the leading-edge research programme of the Department, the School of Arts and Sciences as well as the University of Central Asia as a whole. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate a level of research activity and output commensurate with the position of Associate Professor or Professor at an international research university. This activity includes but is not limited to academic publications in high impact peer-review journals and proven record of successful attraction of external research funding. The postholder will also contribute to leadership in community engagement, social impact and university management.
Priority will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas of expertise:
The requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Teaching experience:
Teaching requirements:
Research experience
Appointee: At the Ranks of Associate Prof, Professor
Position: Full-Time Faculty Contract
Department: Communications and Media, Naryn Campus
Mode of Delivery: In person at the Naryn Campus, Kyrgyz Republic
Duration: Open-ended contract with 3 months of probation period
How to Apply
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Candidates from the founding countries of UCA: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan are encouraged to apply for the position.
Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Deadline: April 29, 2024
Sector
Social Development