Public Policy
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(posted 2021/10/22, listed until 2021/12/31)| Position ID: | National University of Singapore-CNM-FPENVCOM [#20204] |
| Position Title: | Full Professor (With Tenure) in Environmental Communication |
| Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
| Position Location: | Singapore, Lower Kent Ridge 117570, Singapore [map] |
| Subject Areas: | Environmental Communication Public Policy Cultural Studies environmental sustainability Communications (more...) |
| Appl Deadline: | 2021/12/31 11:59PM (posted 2021/10/22, listed until 2021/12/31) |
| Position Description: |
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading research-intensive university (http://www.nus.edu.sg/) that is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities. Established in 2004, the Department of Communications and New Media (CNM) (http://www.fass.nus.edu.sg/cnm/) is a leader in communication and new media research and education. It offers undergraduate, honours and PhD programmes in communications and new media studies, with an innovative curriculum that introduces students to key debates in the areas of media studies, communication management, interactive media design and cultural studies. Its curriculum provides students with practical skills in social media management, user interface design, and digital marketing. Its students undertake industry immersion through its compulsory internship programme. CNM also offers an undergraduate double degree with the School of Business; undergraduate minors in Interactive Media Development and Cultural Studies, the Cultural Studies in Asia PhD programme, and a new Master of Social Science in Communication programme. It has research concentrations in media and publics, critical theory, cultural studies, communication policy, computation and creativity, health communication. Successful candidates for these positions will join an engaging community of 46 full-time faculty, 13 part-time instructors, and approximately 800 undergraduate and graduate students. We seek applicants for Full Professor with expertise in Environmental Communication. Candidates with previous industry experience in environmental communication are also welcome to apply. Qualifications: PhD in Communication, Cultural Studies, Public Policy or closely related disciplines, with a specialization in studying the role of new media in the communication of science, risk, sustainability and policy concerning environmental issues such as climate change, socio-ecological systems (e.g., food, energy, water, technology), natural and human-made disaster, environmental planning, environmental campaign, environmental justice and governance, repair and circular economy. Candidates must have an excellent track record in research and teaching, and demonstrate leadership in their fields commensurate with rank. Candidates with interdisciplinary research and industry expertise, and able to teach broadly into our curriculum such as feminist new media studies, critical informational studies, social computing and strategic communications, are especially encouraged to apply. Responsibilities will include departmental research leadership, attracting research funding, mentoring junior and mid-level faculty, as well as teaching 110-140 hours (3 courses) per academic year. Other duties include supervision of honours students and graduate students, and administrative service. The anticipated start date is July 2023. Remuneration is competitive and includes medical, housing, relocation and other benefits. Significant research start-up funding is available if appointed on the tenure track. Singapore is a modern, English-speaking city state that is connected to the world via global commerce, finance and transport networks with a stable climate year round and a cosmopolitan mix of cultures and languages. Interested parties are required to submit a complete dossier with the following documents below:
For full consideration, please submit a complete application dossier. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Further information about working at the National University of Singapore is available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/whyjoinus.htm. |