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[ecrea] 3 positions in Communication Studies, Roskilde University, Denmark

Fri Nov 04 12:52:07 GMT 2016


The Department of Communication, Roskilde University, Denmark, invites applications for three full-time posts:

Full professor in Strategic Communication

Professor (with special responsibilities) in Communication

Assistant professor in Communication

For further information, please see:

https://ruc.dk/en/scientific-staff-vacant-positions

Application deadline: 1 December 2016

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 Professor of Strategic Communication

The Department of Communication and Arts (DCA), Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as Professor of Strategic Communication from 1 March 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Communication and Arts is an innovative and interdisciplinary university environment, characterised by diversity with respect to theory, method and area of study in research and education. The department produces knowledge that contributes to critical research and reflexive practice in relation to development and change in society, including public institutions, private organizations, NGOs, and cultural and media institutions. In Communication Studies, research and teaching cover a plurality of theoretical traditions (for example, sociocultural, critical, rhetorical, phenomenological and pragmatic traditions) and empirical areas of study (for example, dialogic and participatory, digital, intercultural, mass mediated, organisational, political, science, strategic and visual communication).

For this position, we invite outstanding candidates in the field of strategic communication within the wider field of communication and organisation studies. Applicants should have a track record of research excellence and a commitment to the development of critical ways of theorising and empirically researching relations between media and communication technologies and the social world, with a focus on strategic communication challenges faced by organisations, including public institutions, private businesses, governments, NGOs, and campaign/ad hoc organisations.

Read more at https://ruc.dk/en/department-communication-and-arts.

Responsibilities and tasks:
As Professor of Strategic Communication, you will be expected to make a substantial contribution to the development of strategic communication within Communication as a field of research and study programme at Roskilde University. In addition, the applicant is expected • to carry out research and research-based teaching and supervision within the field of strategic communication, • to build up, lead and nurture a dynamic and productive research culture within a research group (together with the department’s other scholars in strategic and organisational communication),
• to maintain an outstanding record of publication,
• to apply for external research funding,
• to participate actively in everyday, collegial activities in the department,
• to participate actively in national and international research networks,
• to teach, supervise and assess students at Bachelor and Masters levels as well as PhD students,
• to support and guide postdoctoral researchers and assistant professors,
• to take part in academic assessment,
• to engage in the dissemination and sharing of knowledge with the rest of society, including through participation in public debate.

Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a PhD degree, and/or have documented scientific qualifications as Associate Professor or equivalent, within the field of strategic communication. In addition, the applicant is expected to have
• contributed to the development of the field of strategic communication,
•  a high level of pedagogical competence,
• experience in research management, grant application, and editorial work,
• ties to, and to be an active part of, international research networks and cooperation, • experience in undertaking academic administrative responsibilities at a university level, • experience in supervision of junior researchers, and students at all university levels.

You are required to be dynamic, to possess good interpersonal skills, to be willing to be a visible, active participant in the department’s daily activities, and to be willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.

Assessment:
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:
• a proven record of outstanding research published in leading journals and/or leading book publishers at an international level in the field of strategic communication, • a proven record with respect to applying for and securing external research funding, • a proven record with respect to research dissemination and knowledge-sharing,
• experience with respect to dynamic leadership in research and education,
• experience with respect to teaching and education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, • experience with respect to collaboration with organisations in relation to research and education,experience with respect to participation in national and international networks of researchers, • a willingness to participate in the activities of the department as an active and engaged colleague.

Only applications in English are accepted.

Questions:
For further information about the position, please contact Head of Studies Ib Tunby on tel. (+45) 4674 1148 or email (ibtunby /at/ ruc.dk).

Terms of employment:
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Commencing salary will be minimum DKK 589.601 per year (1st April 2016 level) plus pension contribution (17,1 %).

Read more about the recruitment process at Roskilde University here.

Application:
To apply for the position go to RUCs homepage: https://ruc.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger . Please open the relevant job advertisement and click on the button “Apply for vacancy here”, which is found below the job advertisement.

Applications must include:
1.    Cover letter
2.    CV with documentation of education.
3. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here.)
4.    A complete list of publications.
5.    Co-author declaration.
6. A maximum of 7 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment. 7. A brief description (2-3 pages of your plans for development of the academic field in regard to both research and education, including a short description of how you view your qualifications in relation. 8. A short description stating your most important scientific work relevant to the position and your contribution to such work (2-3 A4 pages)
9.    Documentation of additional research qualifications, including
-    experience in research management or other managerial functions
-    track record in fundraising

Please submit your application no later than 1 December, 2016.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background.

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Professor of Communication (MSO)

The Department of Communication and Arts (DCA), Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as Professor with Special Responsibilities (MSO) of Communication from 1 March 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position as professor (MSO) is limited to a period of 5 years.

The Department of Communication and Arts is an innovative and interdisciplinary university environment, characterised by diversity with respect to theory, method and area of study in research and education. The department produces knowledge that contributes to critical research and reflexive practice in relation to development and change in society, including public institutions, private organizations, NGOs, and cultural and media institutions. In Communication Studies, research and teaching cover a plurarity of theoretical traditions (for example, sociocultural, critical, rhetorical, phenomenological and pragmatic traditions) and empirical areas of study (for example, dialogic and participatory, digital, intercultural, organizational, political, science, strategic and visual communication).

For this position, we invite outstanding candidates, with demonstrated research excellence, and a proven commitment to developing and applying critical ways to theorise and empirically research one of the following two areas:

• Intercultural Communication
• Organisational Communication

Read more at https://ruc.dk/en/department-communication-and-arts.

Responsibilities and tasks:
Applicants must describe how they will develop one of the above research areas during the 5-year period and demonstrate a proven track record in research and publication within this area.

The  main tasks of the Professor MSO are to;
• make a substantial contribution to the development of one of the above areas of research within Communication as a field of research and study programme at Roskilde University, • carry out research and research-based teaching and supervision within one of the above areas of research, • build up, lead and nurture a dynamic research culture in one of the above areas within a research group in the department,
• maintain an outstanding record of publication,
• apply for external research funding,
• participate actively in everday, collegial activities in the department,
• participate actively in national and international research networks,
• teach, supervise and assess students at Bachelor and Masters levels as well as PhD students,
• support and guide postdoctoral researchers  and assistant professors,
• take part in academic assessment,
• engage in the dissemination and sharing of knowledge with the rest of society, including through participation in public debate.

Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a PhD degree, and/or have documented scientific qualifications as an associate professor equivalent, within one or more of the above-mentioned fields of research. In addition, the applicant is expected to have
• advanced level pedagogical competence
• experience in research management and editorial work
• ties to, and to be an active part of, international research networks and cooperation • experience in undertaking academic administrative responsibilities at a university level • experience in supervision students at all university levels and junior researchers

In addition, you are required to be dynamic, to possess good interpersonal skills, to be willing to be a visible, active participant in the department’s daily activities, and to be willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.

Assessment:
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to
• a clear plan for how the applicant will develop one of the above research areas during the 5-year period, • a proven record of outstanding research published in leading journals and/or leading book publishers at an international level in one of the above areas, • a proven record with respect to applying for and securing external research funding, • a proven record with respect to research dissemination and knowledge-sharing,
• experience with respect to dynamic leadership in research and education,
• experience with respect to teaching and education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, • experience with respect to collaboration with organisations in relation to research and education, • experience with respect to participation in national and international networks of researchers, • a willingness to participate in the activities of the department as an active and engaged colleague.

Only applications in English are accepted.

Questions:
For further information about the position, please contact Head of Studies Ib Tunby on tel. (+45) 4674 1148 or email (ibtunby /at/ ruc.dk).

Terms of employment:
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Commencing salary will be for professor (MSO) minimum DKK 534.788 per year (1st April 2016 level) plus pension contribution (17,1 %).

The professorship with special responsibilities (MSO) is a category where the appointment is limited to a -year period. On the expiry of the professorship period, the appointee is ensured employment and remuneration as an associate professor.

Read more about the recruitment process at Roskilde University here.

Application:
To apply for the position go to RUCs homepage: www.ruc.dk/en/job/vip/. Please open the relevant job advertisement and click on the button “Apply for vacancy here”, which is found below the job advertisement.

Applications must include:
1.    Cover letter
2.    CV with documentation of education.
3. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here.)
4.    A complete list of publications.
5.    Co-author declaration.
6. A maximum of 7 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment. 7. A brief description (2-3 pages of your plans for development of the academic field in regard to both research and education, including a short description of how you view your qualifications in relation. 8. A short description stating your most important scientific work relevant to the position and your contribution to such work (2-3 A4 pages)
9.    Documentation of additional research qualifications, including
-    experience in research management or other managerial functions
-    track record in fundraising

Please submit your application no later than 1 December, 2016.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background.

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Assistant Professor of Communication

The Department of Communication and Arts (DCA), Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor of Communication from 1 March 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is limited to 3 years.

The Department of Communication and Arts is an innovative and interdisciplinary university environment, characterised by diversity with respect to theory, method and area of study in research and education. The department produces knowledge that contributes to critical research and reflexive practice in relation to development and change in society, including public institutions, private organizations, NGOs, and cultural and media institutions. In Communication Studies, research and teaching cover a plurality of theoretical traditions (for example, sociocultural, critical, rhetorical, phenomenological and pragmatic traditions) and empirical areas of study (for example, dialogic and participatory, digital, intercultural, organisational, political, mass mediated, science, strategic and visual communication).

For this position, we invite promising and dynamic candidates with an academic background in Communication Studies or other relevant disciplines who can document experience in relation to research, teaching and the dissemination of research in at least one of the following two areas:
• Digital communication
• Strategic communication with a focus on social media

 Read more at https://ruc.dk/en/department-communication-and-arts.

Responsibilities and tasks:
As assistant professor, you will be expected to make a contribution to the ongoing development of Communication at Roskilde University as a field of research and study programme. Your duties will primarily consist of research and research-based teaching in Communication. This will include obligations with respect to research publication, the dissemination of research, and examination of students at bachelor and masters levels. You will be expected to participate actively in one of the department’s research groups, to collaborate with colleagues in relation to research and teaching and, more generally, to participate actively in the department’s daily activities. As assistant professor, you will take part in Roskilde University’s training course for assistant professors which places emphasis on project-oriented teaching principles and methods.

Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in either or both of the above-mentioned areas.

Assessment:
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to the following: • research area and interests in relation to one or both of the above-mentioned areas • research publications and research potential within one or both of the above-mentioned areas, • experience with respect to teaching, education and research dissemination, • experience with respect to participation in research networks and/or collaboration with organisations/fields of practice, • other academic experience, for example, in relation to the organisation of research conferences or seminars, • ability to participate in collaborative practices in the department and with external organisations/fields of practice.

Only applications in English are accepted.

Questions:
For further information about the position, please contact Head of Studies Pernille Eisenhardt on tel. (+45) 4674 2390 or email (pnille /at/ ruc.dk).

Terms of employment:
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Read more about the recruitment process at Roskilde University here.

Application:
To apply for the position go to RUCs homepage: https://ruc.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger. Please open the relevant job advertisement and click on the button “Apply for vacancy here”, which is found below the job advertisement.

Only applications in English are accepted.

Applications must include:
1.    Cover letter
2.    CV with documentation of education.
3. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here.)
4.    A complete list of publications.
5.    Co-author declaration if relevant.
6. A brief description of the research and development work you expect to perform in connection with your appointment, including a short description of how you view your qualifications in relation. 7. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment.

Please submit your application no later than 1 December, 2016.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background.
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