[ecrea] Position - strategic communication - K.U.Leuven

Academic position in Strategic Communication (2008-2009)


K.U.Leuven invites applications for a full-time 
tenured academic position in the domain of 
strategic communication at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Research

Successful candidates will support and further 
expand national and international research 
collaborations of the units of Communication 
Science. In addition they will be expected to 
develop a research programme of their own and to 
achieve a scientific output that adheres to the 
highest international standards. The research 
will focus on persuasive communication and the 
science and theory of advertising and marketing.

Teaching

Accepted applicants will take on teaching 
responsibilities in the relevant domain at the 
Bachelor and Master levels and they will be in 
charge with the Master theses. They are expected 
to meet the reigning K.U.Leuven standards 
regarding academic programme level and 
orientation and to adhere to the K.U.Leuvens 
concept of education. A commitment to quality of 
education as a whole is naturally understood.

QUALIFICATIONS

Interested candidates should hold a Ph.D. or 
doctoral degree in social sciences or an 
equivalent diploma, with a demonstrable knowledge 
in the domain of strategic communication.

Qualified candidates are expected to have an 
excellent research record and very good teaching 
and training skills, in order to contribute to 
the research output of the unit and to the 
quality of its educational program. The quality 
of the candidates research should be evidenced 
by high level publications, especially in communication science journals.

International research experience is highly 
appreciated. The candidates are expected to 
participate at the further internationalisation 
of research and teaching activities.

The candidates are also expected to accept 
assignments in one of the partner institutions of the K.U.Leuven Association.

At K.U.Leuven the main language of instruction is 
Dutch. Successful applicants, who are not 
proficient in Dutch, are expected to acquire 
sufficient knowledge of Dutch in order to be able 
to also instruct in the Dutch language within 
three years time. Proficiency in the English 
language is compulsory for all applicants.

Depending on the candidate's experience and 
qualifications, the position will be filled at 
one of the levels of the Senior Academic Staff.

The K.U.Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity.

Contact persons:
Geert Bouckaert, Commission Chair 
(<mailto:(geert.bouckaert /at/ soc.kuleuven.be)>(geert.bouckaert /at/ soc.kuleuven.be))
Leen dHaenens, Programme Director 
(leen.<mailto:(dhaenens /at/ soc.kuleuven.be)>(dhaenens /at/ soc.kuleuven.be))

Candidates are invited to apply online at
<http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.htm>http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.htm 


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