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[ecrea] Assistant Associate Academic Staff (Phd Scholarship) / Communication Studies / Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Sun Jul 09 16:02:04 GMT 2017


ES/2017/022 – Assistant Associate Academic Staff - Phd Scholarship – 2 full time positions – Communication Studies - Bachelor Social Sciences


For more information please visit: http://vub.talentfinder.be/en/vacatures/g/academisch-personeel/index.aspx#navigation-bar

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http://vub.talentfinder.be/en/vacature/24469/es-2017-022--assistant-associate-academic-staff--phd-scholarship--2-full-time-positions--communication-studies--bachelor-soci/

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.

Teaching and research at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel are founded on the principle of unfettered inquiry to benefit the progress of mankind. This means rejecting dogmatic positions and guaranteeing the freedom to form opinions without interference; in this way the University aims to ensure the dispersal of the principle of unfettered inquiry throughout society.

The University is autonomous and democratically run. This means guaranteeing the exercise of the fundamental freedoms within the University, as well as the right of the University Community to participate in the decision making process and scrutiny of University policy.

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.

Function

In this position you will function as a academic assistant for the Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences (BScSS), a brand-new interdisciplinary program co-organized by the VUB and Ghent University. With 140 students and 45 different nationalities in its first year, the BScSS is currently the fastest growing and most diverse Bachelor-program in Europe. As a TA of the BScSS you will be responsible for:

Assisting in academic education and specifically in the communication studies-courses of the program. This entails teaching exercise classes, assisting in reading seminars, grading papers and helping students with their final Bachelor-paper. The specific courses will be determined each year by the lecturers and assistants of the department of communication studies. Conducting scientific research in view of writing a doctoral dissertation in communication studies. Research interests related to themes in our Master programs Master of Communication Studies – New Media and Society in Europe and Media and Journalism in Europe are particularly recommended. Contributing to the day-to-day affairs of the department of communication studies.

Questions about content?

Contact Prof. dr. Leo Van Audenhove on +32 479 75 32 36 or (leo.van.audenhove /at/ vub.be) or Prof. dr. Dieter Vandebroeck on +32 2 614 81 42 or (dieter.vandebroeck /at/ vub.be)

Profile

Holder of a Master degree in Communication Studies at the start of your appointment.
    You distinguished yourself in your former studies.
You have an excellent active command of spoken and written English. A CEFR-level of C1 in English is recommended upon the starting date of the teaching duties (or you are willing to acquire the necessary English language proficiency in short notice). You welcome communication to and interaction with a culturally diverse student audience.
    International mobility during your studies is recommended.

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.

Offer

As an employee of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel 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. Hospitalisation 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: 16/09/2017
    Length of contract: 1 year (renewable)
    Deadline for application: 10 August 2017

Applications can only be submitted online (via the website of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel)

All applications must at least include the following attachments:

    A brief CV
Comprehensive details of academic portfolio (there is no format) with all relevant elements: teaching experience (if any), research experience, publications, working experience. A research proposal of 1.500 words max. (+ short bibliography) on a theme related to the Master Programs Master of Communication Studies – New Media and Society in Europe or Master of Communication Studies – Media and Journalism in Europe. A concise statement of the reason for applying including explanation about the development of future research
    Diplomas


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