University of Nottingham Lecturer/Associate Professor

University of Nottingham - School of Contemporary Chinese Studies

Lecturer/Associate Professor (with specialism in media, culture and society)

Lecturer - £32,901 - £44,166 per annum depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Associate Professor - £46,846 - £55,908 per annum depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post based in the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Nottingham. The succesful candidate will undertake original research of international excellence in relevant areas compatible with existing activity within the School, publish results of research in internationally-leading peer-reviewed journals and seek and secure external research funding as appropriate. The role holder will be expected to disseminate research findings at conferences, workshops and meetings and will give instruction through high quality lectures, tutorials or demonstrations to classes of all grades of students and contribute to assessments for initial and higher degrees of the University. The role holder will also undertake administrative and personal tutor duties and generally assist with the efficient and effective completion of the work of the School as required.

Candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and an established research reputation with an excellent publications record. Teaching experience in relevant subjects at University level is essential. Research and field experience in China with a high level of proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, sufficient to undertake research and teaching utilising Chinese language materials is also essential. In addition, candidates for appointment at Associate Professor level should have substantial teaching experience and a strong track record of excellent publications in high quality research monographs and articles in top ranked journals and a proven track record in obtaining external research funding.

This is a full-time, permanent post.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor S Yao, tel: 0115 846 6179 or email: shujie.yao@nottingham.ac.uk. Further information is also available from Jenny Hall, PA to Head of School and School Administrator, tel: 0115 846 67769 or email: jenny.hall@nottingham.ac.uk. See also http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chinese/. Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/SM08433L. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 846 6172.

Please quote ref. SM08433L

Closing date: 26 July 2012

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