Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - SE Asia programmes lead

at  Kings College London

Job id: 085128. Salary: £51,974 - £61,021 per annum Inclusive of London Weighting Allowance.
Posted: 26 February 2024. Closing date: 24 March 2024.
Business unit: Faculty of Arts & Humanities. Department: Digital Humanities.
Contact details: Dr Mark Hedges. mark.hedges@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Strand Campus. Category: Academic & Teaching.
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Job Description
The Department of Digital Humanities is launching (in September 2024) two new online PGT programmes, an MSc in Digital Economy (SE Asia) and an MA in Digital Futures (SE Asia), both are versions of global online degree programmes. We are seeking to appoint either a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy, to act as Programme Lead for these new programmes, as well as to carry out more broadly excellent research and teaching within the Department. Candidates will be striving to become scholars of international standing with a research and publication trajectory that illustrates this ambition. This post is an opportunity for a qualified individual to play a major role in shaping our vision of a diverse and innovative Department of Digital Humanities at one of the most prestigious universities in the UK.
We welcome applications from candidates with a strong research profile in relevant areas, such as, but not limited to: platform economics; the gig economy; open source and algorithmic work; automation; digital development; digital sovereignty; the data trade; the economics of AI; and other areas which touch on the social and cultural dynamics of the Digital Economy. Research interests and expertise in some aspects of the digital economy and digital culture of South-East Asia are an essential requirement for this post.
Key responsibilities of the role are to deliver high-quality research and education, to contribute to the future development of the department, in particular through leadership and further development of our online Master’s programmes, and to participate in a supportive, collegiate culture. There will be opportunities to be responsible for aspects of departmental administration. Mentorship will be provided to enable the postholder to gain experience and develop professionally.
The postholder will be expected to lead our forthcoming (from September 2024) online Master’s programmes in Digital Economy (SE Asia) and Digital Futures (SE Asia), which are delivered mostly online to students in Indonesia. Research interests and expertise in the digital culture and economy of this region are thus an essential requirement. The post will also require travel to Indonesia, approximately 4 visits per year with 1-3 weeks per visit, to carry out in-person induction, teaching and other activities on a local campus.
The postholder will enhance the education and experiences of our students, both on the online programmes and more broadly on our on-campus MA/MSc and BA programmes, teaching engaging, up-to-date courses and contributing to the development of our curricula and teaching methods.
The postholder will be encouraged to develop their own research interests, to secure research funding through grants, to develop collaborative links within academia and industry, and to participate in the activities of one or more of our Faculty centres or research groups: King’s AI Institute, Digital Futures Institute, Centre for Attention Studies, Creative AI Lab, Centre for Digital Culture, Global Digital Cultures Research Group, Queer Research Cluster, or Computational Humanities Research Group.
We particularly welcome applications from members of under-represented communities, and from those who are willing to contribute to our ongoing conversations about reducing inequality at King’s.
This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.
This is a full-time post.
Key responsibilities
Undertake a programme of original research at a level commensurate with international standards.
Enhance the research profile of the Department by producing high-quality publications and conference presentations.
Sustain research activity through a portfolio of individual or collaborative research projects.
Pursue research funding through grant applications to Research Councils and other bodies.
Contribute to future external Research Excellence Framework evaluations (or equivalent).
Seek continued involvement in international research activities, such as conferences and academic journals.
Serve as Programme Lead for the two online SE Asia Master’s programmes in the Department, in Digital Economy and Digital Futures.
Contribute to the teaching, project supervision, assessment/marking, and administration of online Master’s programmes in the Department of Digital Humanities, as well as contributing to other postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in the Department.
Travel to Indonesia approximately 4 times per year (1-3 weeks per visit), to carry out teaching on a local campus.
Fulfil the Department’s and Faculty’s ethos of translating their own research into the design and delivery of high-quality teaching modules, including, where appropriate, practice-led activities.
Undertake supervision of undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students.
Develop links, collaborations and networks with academics, both within King’s and externally, as well as with other relevant institutions (such as cultural heritage organisations or NGOs).
Disseminate their research through knowledge transfer, outreach, etc.
Contribute fully and conscientiously to administrative and leadership tasks in the Department of Digital Humanities, as directed by the Head of Department.
Undertake pastoral support of students, including personal tutoring.
Engage in continuing professional development, as appropriate.
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Skills, knowledge, and experience

Essential criteria

• PhD in a relevant area, completed or submitted at the time of application (must be passed for Grade 7-8).
• Record of high-quality research in digital economy and/or a related area, commensurate with their career stage.
• Research interests and expertise in South-East Asia.
• Portfolio of excellent research publications, or the potential for one.
• Ability to develop (Grade 8) or contribute to (Grade 6-7) research funding grants.
• Experience of effective teaching, assessment and student supervision at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and for a multi-cultural audience.
• Experience of developing new modules (Grade 8).
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogic approaches in HE, and the ability to apply these to develop innovative learning materials and teaching methods.
• Knowledge and experience of designing and delivering online teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with a range of audiences, including students, academic and professional services colleagues, and cultural and industry partners.
• Ability to organise their work to meet demands of research, teaching, and administration.

Desirable criteria

• Teaching qualification in higher education or recognised equivalent experience (Essential for Grade 7-8).
• Experience of leadership at Departmental level or above (Grade 8)

Further Information
Proposed start date: 1 July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please refer the Job description for details