[spectre] Fwd: JOB: Teaching Associate (computing and coding cultures)

[Andreas Broeckmann]

Betreff: 	[CDCinfo] Fwd: Teaching Position
Datum: 	Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:37:57 +0100
Von: 	Goetz Bachmann <goetz.bachmann at gmail.com>

Hey all,

there is a new position opening at the ICAM for a
programmer/hacker/computer-savvy-theorist type of person, who wants to
teach in the BA Major Digital Media.

Please apply / recommend / distribute widely

Thanks a lot!

G.




The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Leuphana University 
Lüneburg, Institute of Culture and Aesthetics of Digital Media, Bachelor 
Major Digital Media, is offering a full-time position as

Teaching Associate (computing and coding cultures)

Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in, salary group E 13 TV-L, full time

starting at the earliest on 01.04.2015, for a duration of up to 30.09.2017.

The digital media degree program combines a theoretical engagement in 
media studies and history with an introduction to the foundations of 
programming and hands-on exercises in programming and creative 
applications of digital media. This new and exciting program is in 
search of somebody with knowledge of computer science in order to teach 
digital media from a technical perspective, providing students with the 
technical foundations of the Internet, digital information processing, 
and the World Wide Web.

Your tasks
-	Planning and teaching courses in English. Primary teaching will be 
mainly in the modules "Technical Basis I / II" and "Practical 
Experiences I-III” (10 credit hours)
-	Assisting in the development of the Bachelor Major Digital Media, 
including planning and coordination of the curriculum, development of 
teaching, soring out technical issues and teaching projects, and 
conceptualizing the intersections of the technical and creative courses 
with courses in media history as well as theoretical and empirical 
approaches.

Your profile
-	A university degree, preferably in the field of computer science, 
media and cultural studies, or a related area;
-	Practical experience and competence in teaching in the field of 
programming, e.g. PHP, Java or Python, as well as in the field of web 
development, i.e. HTML and app development, e.g. for Android;
-	Ability to teach the theoretical foundations of programming, database 
systems and network analysis, as well as the technical principles of the 
World Wide Web and social media. Relevant teaching experience in these 
areas would be an advantage;
-	Desired are proofs of engagement with questions, as posed in the 
cultural sciences.
-	Ability to convey technically complex conecpts to beginners as well as 
advanced students, for example, through lectures, tutorials, workshops, 
project work and laboratory.
-	Ability and willingness to teach in English
-	Ideally, some experience with the implementation of projects in the 
field of net culture activism and/or industry, including a rich network 
of contacts.
-	Teamwork skills and experience in caring for students assistants and 
project collaborators.

Leuphana University Lüneburg is an equal opportunity employer committed 
to fostering heterogeneity among its staff. Disabled applicants with 
equal qualifications will be given priority consideration.

Please send a cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with 
a CV (including a list if practical projects with URLs and publications, 
where applicable), copies of relevant certificates and transcripts, and 
the names of up to two referees.

For questions, please contact Prof. Goetz Bachmann (bachmann at leuphana.de) .

Application deadline: 04.03.2015
You may submit hard copy applications (not preferred!) Please submit 
materials in PDF format (preferably as a single merged file) with the 
subject “MDM Computing” to:

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
Personalservice, Frau Mühl-Beulke
Kennwort: WiMi_DigitaleKulturen
Scharnhorststr. 1
21335 Lüneburg
bewerbung at leuphana.de