[ecrea] 2 Assistant/Associate Professorships in Journalism at Roskilde University

http://ruc.jobbank.dk/job/901230

Department of Communication and Arts at Roskilde University (RU), 
Denmark, invites applications for 2 Assistant/Associate Professorships 
in Journalism to be filled by the 1st of January 2016 [sic] or as soon 
as possible thereafter. The position of Assistant Professor is limited 
to 3 years.

The Department of Communication and Arts (IKH) is an innovative and 
interdisciplinary university environment characterized by academic and 
methodological diversity in research and education, contributing with 
new knowledge for the strategic and practical handling of processes of 
development and change in society and its companies, cultural 
institutions, media houses, public organizations and NGOs.

We are looking for candidates who will conduct original and 
cross-disciplinary research and teaching in Journalism.

At IKH, these topics are linked to the research group “Communication, 
Journalism and Social Change” (CJSC) and to the “Center for News 
Research”, both of which covers a broad range of different angles to the 
overall themes of journalism and media.

Responsibilities and tasks:
The duties will primarily include research (including 
publication/academic dissemination duties) and research-based teaching 
(with associated examination duties). In addition to research and 
research-based teaching, the position also includes a duty to share 
knowledge with the rest of society – including participation in public 
debate. Furthermore, as an assistant professor you are expected to 
complete the educational training programme (UniPæd) for assistant 
professors at RUC whereas the position as associate professor includes 
managing research, provide guidance and supervision of PhD-students, 
assistant professors and researchers as well as take part in academic 
assessments.

The successful candidate is expected to:
• play an active role in developing journalism as a dynamic field of 
research, carry out individual research and participate in collaborative 
research projects with academic colleagues and partners from other 
organisations
• contribute actively to the development research based journalism 
teaching and related areas of study in teaching and supervision at the 
educational programs in journalism at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level 
of education

Qualifications:
Applicants must :
• Hold a PhD degree or equivalent within journalism or other relevant 
areas of research.
• Have documented scientific qualifications such in relation to one or 
more of the above mentioned subject areas.
• Have a command of Danish (or Swedish/Norwegian) that is sufficient to 
teach and supervise effortlessly in Danish, and to participate in 
administrative and collegial activities. Applicants, who do not master 
Danish at the present moment, will be expected to acquire a sufficient 
level within 2-3 years.

Exclusively for associate professors:
• Documented research and teaching qualifications corresponding to what 
can be achieved through satisfactory appointment as an assistant 
professor in relation to the above subject area(s).

Both assistant and associate professors are also required to be 
enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills and to be a 
visible, active participant in the department’s daily activities, in 
addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and 
interdisciplinary collaboration across the department. Practical work 
experience in Journalism will be an advantage but not a requirement.

Please indicate in you application whether you wish to apply for the 
position as Assistant Professor or the position as Associate Professor.

Assessment:
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to;
• research topic,
• scientific production and research potential at an international level,
• the ability to promote and utilize research results,
• experience in teaching and education development and management,
• an all-round academic experience basis, preferably including 
international academic experience, e.g. from reviewing or editing 
academic papers or from organising research conferences or seminars,
• ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and 
external cooperation,

Questions:
For further information about the position, please contact Head of 
Studies Jannie Møller Hartley on tel. (+45) 4674 3753.

Potential applicants from outside Denmark will find information about 
life in Denmark (taxation, healthcare etc.) at 
https://intra.ruc.dk/en/employees/services-to-employees/hr/international-faculty-services-ifs/.

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/en/scientific-staff-vacant-positions. 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 3 October 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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