[Commlist] 4 Assistant Professors Department Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam

The Department of Media and Communication of the Erasmus School of 
History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC) is looking for four new 
colleagues:

 1. Assistant Professor (1.0 fte) in AI & Society
 2. Assistant Professor (1.0 fte) in Media & Creative Industries
 3. Assistant Professor (1.0 fte) in Digitalization and Responsible 
Business
 4. Assistant Professor (1.0 fte) in Mediatization and Digitalization


The Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC) is 
extending its research and educational activities in the area of 
Digitalization, Mediatization and Media & Creative Industries. Do you 
have a PhD degree in the field of Media and Communication Science or a 
related field and some years of experience? Come join our school as an 
assistant professor. 
(https://www.academictransfer.com/nl/314932/assistant-professors-in-media-and-communication/ 
<https://www.academictransfer.com/nl/314932/assistant-professors-in-media-and-communication/>)

JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate is expected to:

  * perform teaching tasks in our degree programmes at Bachelor’s and
    Master’s level. This involves giving lectures, teaching in seminars
    and work groups, and individual supervision of BA and MA theses and
    internships;
  * develop and coordinate courses for our BA and MA programmes;
  * participate in the research programmes of the department and school;
  * publishing research findings in (high impact) international
    scientific journals;
  * contribute to the acquisition of external research funding that
    strengthens the department’s research in one or more of the
    aforementioned research areas;
  * contribute to the management tasks of the department;
  * take an active part in relevant national and international academic
    networks and organizations.
  * State in your application for which position you are applying.


REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, a candidate must have:

  * A PhD degree in the social sciences or humanities, preferably in
    media and communication.
  * A broad knowledge of key theories and perspectives in the field of
    media and communication.
  * Extensive knowledge of - and ample experience with - a wide range of
    social science research methods. We are particularly looking for
    candidates with expertise in digital research methods.
  * Prior teaching experience, preferably in an international
    environment, and the proven ability to inspire students from
    undergraduate to postgraduate levels. Candidates who don’t possess a
    formal teaching qualification, are expected to acquire it within two
    years (according to the standards of the so-called BKO-University
    Teaching Qualification);
  * Extensive research experience, evidenced by ample publications in
    renowned international journals and grants acquisition efforts;
  * A track record in making societal impact, for example having worked
    with societal partners, presented research to a non-academic audience;
  * Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English. (Non-English
    speakers have to meet the C2-standards of the Common European
    Framework (CEFR).
  * Strong communication, organizational and team working skills and the
    ability to co-operate with others and perform well within an
    international and diverse working environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment starts preferably on 1 November 2022 and will run for a fixed 
term of 1.5 years initially, to be converted into a permanent contract 
contingent upon an excellent performance.

The conditions of employment correspond with the Collective Labour 
Agreement (CAO) of the Dutch Universities (CAO NU). Salary is dependent 
on your training, experience, knowledge and ranges from a minimum of € 
3.974,- to a maximum of € 6.181,- gross per month on a fulltime basis, 
in accordance with Scale 11 or 12 of the CAO-NU. In accordance with the 
CAO NU a placement in a starting grade is possible for the maximum 
duration of two years.

In addition, we offer an 8% holiday allowance, an end-of-year payment of 
8.3%, and a very generous paid leave scheme. Furthermore, EUR is 
affiliated with ABP for the pension provision, and we offer partially 
paid parental leave, fully paid extended birth leave for partners, a 
personal career budget, work-life balance coaches, discounted collective 
health insurance, and more. As an employee, you can also use EUR 
facilities such as the University library and receive a discount on 
subscriptions for the Erasmus sports centre.

Erasmus University Rotterdam offers a Dual Career Programme (DCP) to 
assist the life partners of new academic staff (on payroll) in finding 
employment in The Netherlands. The programme is offered in close 
cooperation with the nearby universities of Delft and Leiden.

EMPLOYER
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented 
university with a strong social orientation in its education and 
research, as expressed in our mission ‘Creating positive societal 
impact’. EUR is home to 3.700 academics and professionals and almost 
33.000 students from more than 140 countries. Everything we do, we do 
under the credo The Erasmian Way – Making Minds Matter. We’re global 
citizens, connecting, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and socially 
involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and 
create EUR’s distinctive and recognizable profile. From these values, 
with a broad perspective and with an eye for diversity, different 
backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve 
societal challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. 
Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of our research 
and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. 
www.eur.nl.

DEPARTMENT
The Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC)
The Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC) is part 
of Erasmus University Rotterdam. The school has three departments: 
History,  Arts and Culture and Media & Communication. There are 
approximately 2500 students and over 220 employees.

ESHCC offers high quality education, based on scientific research, at 
the intersection of the Humanities and Social Sciences. We teach our 
ambitious, Dutch and international students in a stimulating learning 
environment. After graduation, they will have acquired the knowledge, 
insight and skills to make an important and inspiring contribution to an 
increasingly international society in which diversity plays a major role.

The ESHCC also has an ambitious research agenda. We want to strengthen 
our involvement in multidisciplinary research, expand the share of 
external funding in our total research funding and increase our social 
impact. Research takes place within the framework of two research 
centres:  ERMeCC and History@Erasmus.

ESHCC is located in the Van der Goot (M) Building on the Woudestein 
campus of Erasmus University Rotterdam.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

https://www.academictransfer.com/nl/314932/assistant-professors-in-media-and-communication/ 
<https://www.academictransfer.com/nl/314932/assistant-professors-in-media-and-communication/>

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Prof. dr. 
Marc Verboord (Department head) or Prof. dr. Susanne Janssen at 
(vacancies /at/ eshcc.eur.nl).

An assessment may be part of the selection procedure.


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