CSAA Statement in Response to Trump’s 27 January EO

On January 27 2017, U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order that aimed to prevent the people from seven countries–Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen–from entry into the country.

The Cultural Studies Association of Australasia is as an Association dedicated not simply to the study, but also to the values of diversity, democracy, inclusivity, and advocacy. We hereby stand against this Executive Order and strongly urge President Trump and his advisors to rescind the Order as a matter of the utmost urgency.

You can read the full statement here.

CFP 2017 CSAA Conference: ‘Cultures of Capitalism’

December 6-8 2017
Massey University, Wellington Campus
Aotearoa/New Zealand

 

Keynote Speakers: Professor Patricia Hill Collins (University of Maryland), Professor Jodi Dean (Hobart and William Smith Colleges), Professor Jeremy Gilbert (University of East London), Professor Wendy Larner (University of Victoria, Wellington).

 

Culture is increasingly positioned in economic and political discourse as the solution for ailing communities, industries, and cities. In a global environment riven by climate change, war, and migrations, we are told that communities with the right culture will adapt and sustain while others will be left behind. Labour and manufacturing have undergone radical shifts due to post-industrialisation, with knowledge economy paradigms creating new cultures of work and working identities. Culture is also increasingly valourised in urban planning and municipal infrastructure as key to revitalising city economies through creativity and social participation. Transformations in labour and its value are also linked to the reification of racialised, sexualized, and classed populations and their management through technologies of capital. How labour is valued contributes to an affective economy of precarity and risk that is differentially distributed throughout society.

 

The 2017 Cultural Studies Association of Australasia conference will focus on the work that cultures do in constructing, contesting, and constituting capitalism. We seek to critically examine the role of culture in both enabling and articulating new capitalist formations. While culture has been situated as the opiate through which economic dominance is propagated (for instance in the culture industries critique), new capitalist formations indicate the multiple and heterogeneous ways in which culture/s can mediate contemporary economic conditions. In doing so, we seek to return to one of the key concerns of early cultural studies: to make sense of the mutually-determining relation between culture and its capitalist context. If, following Stuart Hall, we understand ‘culture’ as the production of meaning through language and representation, what are the modes of communication through which capitalism/s are created? How are capitalism/s materialised in different spaces? How is it embodied in different identities and communities? What is the role of economy in shaping the possibilities for culture? What is the role of Cultural Studies as critical praxis in the present economic time?

 

Papers are invited to address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
.         The cultural politics of neoliberalism
·         Precarious and/or immaterial labour
·         Digital capitalism
·         Capitalist affects
·         Trump, Brexit and the resurgence of capitalist nationalisms
·         Capitalism, culture and technology
·         The cultural and creative industries
·         Capitalism, culture and sustainability
·         Cultures of surveillance and war
·         Cultural identity and globalisation
·         Cultural resistance and activism
·         Productive and unproductive cultures
·         Base, superstructure and mediation
·         Formal and real subsumption of culture
·         Representations of capitalism, class and markets
·         Political economies of online, digital and social media
·         Anticapitalist, Socialist, Anarchist and Communist cultures
·         Racial capitalism
·         Critical theory, Cultural Marxism and Cultural Studies

 

The conference also accepts papers that fall within the general disciplinary area of Cultural Studies.

 

If you are interested in presenting at the conference, please send a 250 word abstract with your name, e-mail address and affiliation to csaa2017@massey.ac.nz by August 1 2017. Any other enquires regarding the event should also be addressed to csaa2017@massey.ac.nz.

 

Organising Committee: Nicholas Holm (Massey University), Sy Taffel (Massey University), Holly Randell-Moon (University of Otago)

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (English Literature)

Description: Full Time, Ongoing Position
$95,979 to $113,978 (Level B); or$117,573 – $135,570(Level C)
Perth, Western Australia
Employment Status: Ongoing, Full Time
Applications Close: Sunday, 29th January 2016 at 9:30pm.
Report To: Associate Dean, Arts & Humanities
Contact Phone#:
Contact Name: Associate Professor Panizza ALLMARK
Contact Email: p.allmark@ecu.edu.au

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a teacher/researcher role, as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, within the field of English Literature. The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record in teaching (including team teaching), should have a strong publication record and experience in successful post-graduate supervision.
Specifically, we are seeking an established academic with:
•    Expertise in 20th and 21st Century literature,
•    Experience in teaching contemporary critical theory
•    A background in poetry
•    Evidence of high quality research and research engagement; and
•    Teaching and/or research experience in postcolonialism/transnational literature, including the intersecting effects of colonialism, decolonization, migration, and globalization.
For more information, see the ECU website here.

 

Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Communication and Digital Media

Description: Full Time, Continuing Positions Available
Level A/B – $62,604 to $106,205 p.a (plus Super)
Bathurst and Wagga Wagga
Employment Status: Continuing, Full Time
Applications Close: 25 April 2016 11:59:59 pm
Report To: Head, School of Communication and Creative Industries
Contact Phone#: 02 6933 2646
Contact Name: Dr Susan Wood
Contact Email: swood@csu.edu.au

See: https://webkiosk.csu.edu.au/wssk/WK8227$VDC1.Startup?P_VACANCY_REF_NO=95523

Lecturer, Communication

  • Teach in the discipline area of Communication in the Master of Communication program
  • Salary range : $87,487- 103,893 p.a plus 17% super
  • Full time continuing role based at RMIT’s CBD campus

RMIT is a global university of technology and design, focused on creating solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their environments.The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University’s renowned art, communication, built environment, design, education and social science disciplines and is comprised of seven Schools.

The School of Media and Communication seeks a Lecturer who will contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the Communication discipline area. The Lecturer will be responsible for carrying out teaching activities and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities relevant to the discipline.

The position requires demonstrated ability to teach in the discipline area of Communication in the Master of Communication program. The role requires a full-time Lecturer with a thorough and broad education in communication theory and research; and knowledge of leadership theory and the role of corporate storytelling in leadership. Demonstrated expertise in the role of new media in communication and research techniques would be regarded highly.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of achievement in teaching areas related to strategic communication, communication theory, and the role that communication plays in enhancing leadership within corporate, government and/or civil society organisations. The preferred candidate will demonstrate an understanding of undertaking research in order to make informed decision making for strategy development; and demonstrate strong industry links nationally and/or internationally.

Candidates will have a doctorate or PhD within a field related to communication management and practice and will be required to undertake activities in line with the university’s research strategy that emphasises relevant and applied research to advance scholarship and professional engagement.

All applicants are required to provide a separate statement addressing the key selection criteria; in addition to providing a resume and covering letter.

To view a position description please go to http://yourcareer.rmit.edu.au/jobSearch.asp quoting job ref #551029 or for further information please contact Dr Judy Lawry on +61 3 9925 3128.

Applications close 11:55PM Wednesday 20 April 2016.

PhD Scholarship in Australian Film, Television & Media History

The Opportunity

Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding candidates for PhD study in a wide range of fields including, but not limited to: screen studies; archival studies; cultural studies; communication studies; Australian history.

PhD Project

One full-time 3-year funded scholarship is available for a PhD candidate to undertake research into Utilitarian Filmmaking in Australia 1945 – 1980, as part of a four-year Australian Research Council funded Discovery Project at Monash University. This ground-breaking project will discover, document, analyse and compile a lasting archive of Utilitarian Filmmaking in Australia. ‘Utilitarian’ describes client-sponsored, instructional and governmental filmmaking existing outside the conventional theatrical contexts by which cinema is usually defined. The project will engage with major cultural institutions to generate conferences, books, articles, exhibitions and interactive archives as well as a total of three PhD dissertations. The successful Monash applicants will become part of a leading research team across three Australian universities (Monash University, University of Canberra, Murdoch University) and have the opportunity to work with experienced senior supervisors in traditional research modes as well as cutting edge, practice-led research outputs.
Note: applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered.

Faculty / Portfolio:  Faculty of Arts, Film, Media & Communications Graduate Research Program

Location:   Caulfield campus, Monash University

Supervisor:   A/Prof Deane Williams

Remuneration:  $26,288 p.a. full-time rate (pro-rata)
hortlisted candidates will be interviewed, over Skype if necessary. The interviews will be conducted in English.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants will be considered provided that they fulfil the criteria for PhD/MA admission at Monash University and demonstrate excellent research capability. Details of the relevant requirements are available at http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/graduate-research-programs/course-details-and-entry-requirements/

The successful applicant will be expected to enrol before June 2016. There may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.

Submit an Expression of Interest

EOIs shall comprise:
A cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant’s suitability

  • A research proposal not exceeding 1000 words in length
  • A curriculum vitae, including a list of any published works
  • A full statement of academic record, supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
  • Contact details of three referees
  • Evidence of English-language proficiency (international applicants only)

It is expected that applicants will have been in discussion with the potential thesis supervisor prior to submission of the application.
EOIs shall be sent, preferably in the form of a single attachment to an e-mail, to Ms Michelle Mei, Graduate Research Coordinator, Faculty of Arts, at the following e-mail address: Michelle.Mei@monash.edu.

Enquiries

Enquiries about the Scholarship should be directed to A/Professor Deane Williams (Deane.Williams@monash.edu;
+613 9903 5078)

Research Associate

Salary Package: AED 0 – 0
Reference: 508519

Classification: Postdoctoral Fellow Level A
Salary package: $66,318 – $84,122 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Fixed term contract – 2.5 years
  • Postdoctoral position in a dynamic research environment
  • Opportunity to work with the best people working in the field of Philosophy
  • Ability to contribute to the development of research in Philosophy

We are seeking a highly capable Research Associate to work on the ARC grant ‘From signs to symbols: language, mind and niche’. Candidates with a background and interest in philosophy of cognitive science, particularly as it is applied to language, formal models of the emergence of communication, are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will contribute to the development of research in Philosophy and will facilitate links and partnerships across the University, and nationally and internationally, building on the School’s reputation. The appointee will provide links to other areas with cognate interests across the ANU, where appropriate.

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is the largest single College of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 46 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and two ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 100 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.
The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

 ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit http://hr.anu.edu.au/staff-equity

Enquiries: Professor Kim Sterelny E: kim.sterelny@anu.edu.au T: 02 6125 2866

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
  • Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Closing Date: Monday 2 May 2016 Discover more www.anu.edu.au/jobs

Lecturer in Philosophy

Position Description:  Location: Casuarina Campus
Remuneration Package – Research Active Academic Level B
Base salary of $92,477 – $109,446 per annum plus superannuation
Employer contribution of 17 percent.
District Allowance may apply.
Conditions include 6 weeks annual leave.
Application Close: 14 April 2016
Contact: Prof Brian Mooney
Contact Phone: 08 8946 6046
Email Address: Brian.Mooney@cdu.edu.au
Attention Applicants: Applicants are required to include a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a statement addressing the Selection Competencies as part of their application. Details of the Selection Competencies can be found in the Position Profile, under the heading of Key Selection Competencies.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies

Job No. 547306
Faculty / Portfolio: Faculty of Arts
School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics
Literary Studies Program
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $104,083 – $123,601 pa Level B /
$127,501 – $147,018 pa Level C
(includes 17% employer superannuation)
  • Make your mark
  • Plenty of reasons to be inspired
  • Clayton campus

If you’re after a rewarding career, Monash University can help make it happen.  With leading academics and world-class resources, combined with a ranking in the top 100 universities worldwide, we offer all you need to build a brighter future.

The Opportunity

The Literary Studies Program seeks to fill a continuing position to be taken up (preferably) by 1 December 2016. The appointee to this position is expected to have a dynamic research and teaching profile.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong track record in Literary Studies research and with evidence of successful tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate level in one or more literary theoretical approaches/periods relevant to/congruent with the Literary Studies Major.
Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate large team-taught undergraduate units (including first year), in addition to upper-level and Honours units, is essential, as is a strong commitment to student engagement. Ideally, you will be able to supervise Honours and postgraduate research students; engage in original and innovative research and attract competitive external grant funding; and collaborate in research, team teaching and curriculum development. You will also be expected to undertake administrative tasks within the program.
This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer toDownload File “How to apply for Monash Jobs

Enquiries

Professor Sue Kossew, +61 3 9905 2130

Position Description

PD – Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies

Closing Date

Thursday 12 May 2016, 11:55pm AEST

Casual Register (Arts and Humanities) at UNE

This casual register enables UNE Schools in the Arts and Humanities to source casual and short-term temporary staff with generic and specialised academic skills.

The hourly rate of pay is dependent on the skill level required for each position, and as per the relevant UNE enterprise agreement.

Applicants should complete the online application form, attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae and include the period and hours they are available for work. These positions do not have selection criteria.
The information provided by applicants will be made available to any relevant staff of the University for the purpose of seeking appropriately qualified and skilled casual or temporary staff.
You may be contacted should a casual vacancy occur that is commensurate with your skills and experience.

This Casual Academic Staff Register is referred to for a six-month period. Applications on this register will expire on 14 July 2016 and applicants will be invited, through their email address provided, to reapply for consideration for the following six-month period.
Should you wish to be considered for a casual position after 14 July 2016 you will need to re-apply
after that date.

By joining the Casual Register you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for an advertised vacancy, please ensure you apply for the relevant vacancy through the web site.

Current register closes: 14 July 2016

For more details, see http://www.unijobs.com.au/university-of-new-england-jobs/HZ84/casual-register-academic-staff-arts-humanities

This Casual Register is only open to applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold a valid working visa.