[ecrea] 2 full-time Senior Academic Staff positions at VUB - 100% - Communication studies - journalism and media in Europe

2 full-time Senior Academic Staff positions - 100% - Communication 
studies - journalism and media in Europe

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel has been a leading player in the Flemish 
Higher Education landscape for 40 years. The University numbers 12.000 
students and together with its hospital - UZ Brussel – employs more than 
6.000 people. The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is the largest Dutch 
speaking employer in the capital.

The following form part of the University’s mission:

* the development, the communication and the application of a high level 
of academic education and scientific research, free from all 
preconceived ideas;
* the translation of these ideals and knowledge into society in the 
spirit of social engagement;
* the creation of a society in which everyone is capable of engaging in 
critical thinking.

Description

Communication studies - journalism and media in Europe, with a focus on 
contemporary developments in journalism and/or (critical analysis of) 
the relations between journalism, politics and democracy.

Teaching:

- Lecturing in the program of master in journalism and media in Europe. 
A full time position implies teaching the equivalent of 24 ECTS (each 
course being 6 ECTS).

- Tentative list of courses (candidates are expected to teach 4 courses. 
Candidates are requested to specify the courses they are interested in:

* Advanced Methods for Journalism Research
* Current Case Studies in Journalism
* Journalism Practice in Europe
* Traineeship in Communication Studies: Journalism and Media in Europe
* Advanced Theoretical Debates: Journalism, Politics and Ideology
* The Political Economy of Journalism
* Media, Public Spheres and Public Opinions in Europe
* Policy Advocacy and Media in the EU
* Supervising master theses.

Research:

- Research in (a number of) the domains related to the courses specified 
above and in the broader field of journalism and media in Europe, with a 
focus on contemporary developments in journalism and/or (critical 
analysis of) the relations between journalism, politics and democracy;

- Playing an active role in the department in the development of 
research related to journalism and media. The candidate will play an 
important role in one of the research groups in the department of 
Communication Studies and in the Brussels Platform for Journalism;

- Supervising Ph.D. theses.

Other:

The candidate is expected to share the educational project of the 
department, to be willing to commit to and play an active role in the 
department, the faculty and the university. This implies:

* Taking up representative and/or managing positions at the level of the 
department, the faculty, the university and/or society
* Improving the external visibility of the department, the faculty 
and/or the university

Questions about content?

Contact Prof. dr. Caroline Pauwels on +32 (0) 2 629 24 96 or 
(Caroline.pauwels /at/ vub.ac.be).

Nr of positions available : 2

Research Fields

Communication sciences - Journalism

Career Stage

Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)

Research Profiles

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Benefits

Recruitment in one of the academic ranks of Senior Academic Staff.

As an employee of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel – VUB your days will be 
spent in a dynamic, diverse and multilingual environment. Both our 
campuses are set within green oases on the outskirts of the centre of 
the capital of Flanders, Belgium and Europe. This centre, with all its 
opportunities, is within your reach by public transport in under half an 
hour.

Depending on your experience and academic merits you will receive a 
salary on one of the pay scales laid down by the government. 
Hospitalization cover and free use of public transport for travel to and 
from work are standard conditions of employment. If you would rather 
cycle to work, compensation is also available for that. Both campuses 
have extensive sporting facilities which are at your disposal and a 
nursery is within walking distance.

More information is available at www.vub.ac.be under the heading ‘future 
employees’.

* Planned starting date: 01/10/2015
* Length of contract: Recruitment in the rank of lecturer is a tenure 
track appointment which implies an initial appointment for a period of 5 
years with eligibility for tenure in the rank of senior lecturer by the 
end of this initial period. Recruitment in other academic ranks is an 
initial appointment for 3 years with eligibility for tenure in the same 
rank by the end of this initial period.
* Deadline for application: 15/03/2015

Additional Requirements

* Holding a PhD in the social sciences;
* Good pedagogical record and willingness to invest in new educational 
forms;
* Good research record with international refereed publications within 
the domain of the communication studies in the broader field of 
journalism and media in Europe, with a focus on contemporary 
developments in journalism and/or (critical analysis of) the relations 
between journalism, politics and democracy.
* The candidate is expected to endorse the educational vision of the 
university (full text available on the university website).
* Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
* Every first appointment is dependent upon the successful performance 
of a teaching session.
* Members of academic faculty with teaching duties are required to prove 
their command of the teaching language. E.g.: for teaching in English 
the candidate provides evidence of proficiency in English at C1 level by 
submitting a language certificate (or a waiver).
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