Position ID: | National University of Singapore-CNM-ORMLP2 [#19187] |
Position Title: | Assistant Professor in Media Law and Policy |
Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Singapore, Lower Kent Ridge 117570, Singapore [map] |
Subject Areas: | Law Public Policy / information and communications technology policy Tech Policy Communications / Communications and Law Policy Technology (more...) |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/11/01 11:59PM finished (2021/08/16, finished 2022/05/07, listed until 2021/11/01) |
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 with expertise in one or more of
the following areas: Media law
& policy; Media ethics; Intellectual property; Internet governance;
Technology law & policy; data governance; regulations of emerging
technologies such as AI, blockchain, and Internet of Things. Candidates with previous industry experience in
Media Law and Policy are welcome to apply. Responsibilities: Successful candidates are expected to teach 110-140 hours per academic year. Other duties include supervision of honours students and graduate students, and administrative service. The anticipated start date is July 2022, whichever is earlier. Qualifications PhD in Communication, Public Policy or
closely related disciplines, with a specialization in studying new media in
social, legal, policy, and governance contexts with contemporary data and media
methods. Candidates will also have evidence of excellence in both research and
teaching, and demonstrate leadership in their fields commensurate with rank. Professional development: Successful talented early career candidates with excellent research track
records will be considered for the National University of Singapore
Presidential Young Professorship (NUS PYP) scheme which includes a start-up
research grant up to SGD 750,000 including scholarships to hire PhD students,
and an award of SGD 250,000 for discretionary spending. For tenure-track applications, post-doctoral experience and a proven or strongly emerging track record of high quality research and impactful publications, alongside clear research plans, are highly desirable. 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 must submit the following documents via academic jobs online: (1) NUS Personal Data Consent Form for Job Applicants (Download file via link - www.nus.edu.sg/careers/files/NUS-Personal-Data-Consent-for-Job-Applicants.pdf) (2) Full CV, including education, professional background, teaching and supervision, research activities and achievements, honours and awards, and service accomplishments to date. List all academic and non-academic positions. Name and contact of your PhD Supervisor. All PhD and postdoctoral supervisors or any other senior authors with close and regular collaborations (full name and institution) should be listed. (3) Scanned Copies of all degree certificates. (4) A statement (max. of 3 pages) of teaching philosophy and methodology. Where available, evidence of teaching ability such as student feedback or peer review reports should be provided. Evidence of other contributions to education, e.g. curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, production of teaching material, should be provided were available. (5) A statement (max. of 3 pages) of major accomplishments in research, citing up to five significant publications, creative work or other scholarly contribution, and explaining their significance. Sample copies of these contributions should be provided (in the case of books, reviews should be provided). (6) A research plan (3-page) with a proposed start-up research budget and utilisation plan. (7) A complete list of publications, grouped according to papers, books, and reviews, including page numbers, in bibliographic form. (8) Citation (excluding self-citations and in the case of co-authored work, cross-citations) and impact analysis of research output, highlighting papers with the highest citation counts, and creative works with high impact. (9) FOUR letters of reference (including one from the applicant’s PhD or post-doctoral advisor/supervisor) to be arranged by the applicant*. (10) A list of modules you can teach under the Master of Communication graduate coursework programme. *Shortlisted candidates are to arrange for the letters to be submitted prior to the campus visits. For full consideration, please submit a complete application. 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. For further enquiries, please email: cnmcareer@nus.edu.sg |