Professor in Literary Studies University of Western Sydney

University of Western Sydney - School of Humanities and Communication Arts

Ref 901/11

The School of Humanities and Communication Arts brings together scholars with interdisciplinary research interests in the following fields: advertising, animation, anthropology, Asian studies, cultural studies, graphic design, history, international relations, journalism, linguistics and modern languages (Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese and Spanish), literature and literary studies, media and visual studies, media production, music recording and performance, music therapy, performance, philosophy, photography, political and social theory, religious studies, and web design. Their research intersects with the focal areas of a range of University Research Institutes and Centres: the Institute for Culture and Society, Centre for Citizenship and Public Policy, Centre for the Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies, MARCS Auditory Laboratories, and the Writing and Society Research Centre.

Applications are invited for the continuing position of Level E Professor from scholars with teaching and research strengths in literary studies in English. The position will teach into the English, Text and Writing major, which explores contemporary approaches to language, literary study and writing, including literary criticism and theory, linguistic analysis, genre and textual study, and creative writing. The position will also be responsible for providing academic leadership and for developing research in literary studies.

The successful applicant will have a PhD and a demonstrable record of excellent teaching and high level international publications in literary studies in English. The School operates in a multi-campus environment and the successful applicant is expected to teach on all campuses on which the School operates in face-to-face teaching delivery and/or through blended learning technologies. This position may be located at either the Bankstown or Penrith campuses.

Remuneration Package: Professor (Academic Level E) $180,205 p.a (comprising Salary of $152,980 p.a. 17% Superannuation, and Leave Loading).

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