[Commlist] Junior lecturers in Media Studies – New Media and Digital Culture (Amsterdam)

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Junior lecturers in Media Studies – New Media and Digital Culture

Faculty of Humanities – Department of Media Studies

Junior lecturers in Media Studies – New Media and Digital Culture
Publicatiedatum 	20 mei 2019
Sluitingsdatum 	4 juni 2019
Opleidingsniveau 	Master's degree
Functieomvang 	19 to 22 hours per week
Salarisindicatie 	€2,709 to €4,274 gross per month, based on 38 hours 
per week
Vacaturenummer 	19-311

The Faculty of Humanities offers the opportunity of a lectureship for 
recent graduates. We offer the opportunity to teach in a dynamic 
academic environment in which new didactic methods are developed and 
where you will receive support for further career development. The Media 
and Information program is taught in English.

The Faculty of Humanities encourages applications from candidates with 
academic ambition. This position is meant for recent graduates who would 
like to become acquainted with working in an academic environment. If 
requested, lecturers will receive guidance on a PhD or PhD-proposal to 
be worked on in one’s own time.
Job description

The ideal candidate would have demonstrable knowledge of the study of 
New Media and Digital Culture in the humanities, especially in the areas 
of digital methods and critical internet culture. He or she will also 
have strong affinity with the areas of media arts, media history, media 
theory and social media critique. Up-to-date Internet skills are 
essential, as is current knowledge of digital culture as evidenced by 
active participation in online culture and digital media scholarship. 
Practical experience in working analytically with online platforms 
(e.g., Wikipedia, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube) and 
web-based applications and tools (e.g., social media analytics) is 
highly desirable.
The new media and digital culture team is part of the Media Studies 
department and concerns itself with research strategies for the critical 
study of internet culture. The Lecturer will teach in the Media and 
Information BA, in courses concerned with such topics as media theory, 
new media practice, new media research methods, media history as well as 
contemporary themes in information and digital culture.
Together with other lecturers you will participate in a comprehensive 
introductory programme. You will be supervised closely during the first 
year of your appointment. Additional didactical training is also part of 
the appointment. Based on the candidate's educational portfolio, 
previously acquired competences will be taken into consideration.

Tasks:

    Preparation and implementation of education at the BA level in 
Media Studies;
    keeping track of the literature and integrating new insights into 
the teaching;
    supervising and coaching students;
    grading assignments;
    contributing to course evaluation.

Requirements

    Relevant MA degree, recently obtained (2018 or 2019);
    experience with digital and audio-visual equipment; affinity with 
ICT in academic education;
    capable of teaching at a BA level in Media and Information 
(especially in courses in New Media and digital culture); some 
experience in teaching, e.g. as teaching assistant, is a plus;
    reliable team player;
    thorough knowledge of English; preferably some knowledge of Dutch.

Further Information

    Prof. Rens Bod

Appointment

There are 3 positions available, meant for young academics to gain 
working experience. Therefore, the appointment will be on a temporary 
basis for a period of two years (starting 1 August 2019), for 19 to 22 
hours a week. The gross monthly salary will range from €2,709 to €4,274 
(scale 10), based on a full-time appointment of 38 hours a week. The 
Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.
Job application

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and 
are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We 
value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep 
asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

Are you interested?
You may apply by clicking the link below.
Interviews and a short trial lecture will take place in the 2nd or 3rd 
week of June 2019. #LI-DNP
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