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Job No.: 493117 School/Unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences Location: Main Campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Continuing Remuneration: Range - MYR 14,211 - 17,074 + Loading / monthly Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University Join our inclusive, collaborative community Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them[1] At Monash, work feels different. There\'s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking - a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone\'s contributions, lived experience and expertise. That\'s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. Learn more about Monash. The Opportunity The School of Arts and Social Sciences at Monash University Malaysia is one of the premier humanities and social science research and teaching institutions in Malaysia. The School offers studies at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels. It oversees three undergraduate degree programmes: the Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (with majors in Communications, Gender Studies, Global Studies, and Film, Television, and Screen Studies), the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), and a specialist communications degree in the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communication. In addition, the School offers a specialist communications postgraduate degree, the Masters in Communications and Media Studies (by coursework), as well as a Doctoral degree by research. The School and Campus are investing in Media and Communication Studies. The School is revitalising its Communications educational offerings, complementing the strong theoretical foundations of its units and courses with a greater focus on industry and social issues, including more authentic, industry-facing and socially relevant learning and assessment. New media and communications facilities are being developed to come onstream in 2024. This is an exciting time to be joining the School as a Media and Communications scholar. The Associate Professor in Media and Communication Studies is expected to provide leadership and foster excellence in research, teaching, professional activities within the School, Campus, Faculty and University and the community, both scholarly and general. The appointee is expected to deliver outstanding contributions to the discipline and School, and to contribute to its growing success in media and communications scholarship. The appointee will develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate units within the School, mainly teaching on the Communications major of the Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences, the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communication, and the Masters of Communication and Media Studies. They will be responsible for undertaking activities that maintain and develop scholarly research and professional activities related to the discipline. The appointee is expected to have a demonstrated interest and track record of research, grant capture, and publications in digital media and culture. Given the location and focus of the School, research and teaching interests with a focus on Asian contexts would be highly desirable. Also desirable is a specialism in any of the following: sustainability, media and communications; climate change, media and communications; communications, tech and governance; health, media and communications; the sociology of digital technology. The School is also interested in researchers with teaching experience in broadcasting or digital analytics. Key Responsibilities Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, enhancement and quality assurance in the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum. Develop and deliver innovative and excellent teaching, learning and assessment experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students Conduct world-class research, maintaining an active record of high-quality publication, grants, and PhD student supervision Contribute to the development and implementation of a research strategy for the School of Arts and Social Sciences consistent with the research priorities of Monash University Malaysia and Monash University Contribute to the development of strong collaborations with other universities and with government, industry and/or civil society to drive research impact and educational excellence Contribute to the management of education, research and/or administration in the School, including coaching, mentorship, leadership and effective performance management Key Selection Criteria A doctoral qualification (PhD) or equivalent qualification in Communication Studies, Media Studies, or a related field. A strong record of successful and innovative curriculum development and design. An outstanding record of teaching which demonstrates a commitment to educational innovation. An excellent research record, demonstrated by world-class publications, grants and successful PhD supervision. A strong record in research leadership including generating research income, leading major research projects and, where relevant, building research teams. Ability to promote the discipline internally within the university as well as externally, both nationally and internationally. Demonstrated skills and experience in collaboration, leadership, and mentorship, with willingness to contribute to leadership in the School. Reporting Line: The position reports to the Head of School Why work with us Discover the advantages of working with us and why we\'re the ideal choice for your career. Explore the benefits we offer here. Position Description Associate Professor For LinkedIn Users, please click apply to view the position description at our career site Your application Your application must address the selection criteria. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to \'How to apply for Monash Jobs\'. Enquiries For further enquiries, please email us at [HIDDEN TEXT] Monash University Malaysia reserves the right to delay or not to proceed with an appointment for the above-mentioned position. Job Closing Date 31 December 2023, 11:55 pm MYT

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