[Commlist] Tenure track assistant professorship in media studies at University of Copenhagen

Tenure track assistant professorship in media studies at University of 
Copenhagen

The Department of Communication*, *Faculty of Humanities at the 
University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for a tenure track 
assistant professorship in media studies starting on June 1, 2024 or as 
soon as possible thereafter.

We are looking for a new colleague within media studies who can 
complement the already strong international research environment in 
media studies at the department. The candidate is expected to have 
demonstrated a keen interest in media studies as a distinct field of 
research; bring a solid, international research profile in media 
studies; have teaching experience within media studies; and have a good 
sense of how to contribute to a sound, vibrant, and healthy teaching and 
research environment.

The Department of Communication is home to approx. 80 faculty members, 
35 PhD students, 20 postdocs, 30 part-time lecturers, 20 administrative 
staff, and 2000 students.  The department annually generates approx. 30 
million DKK in external research funding, and it produces research and 
scholarship that is world leading, and which sets the agenda for many 
national initiatives and conversations. The department offers seven 
degree programs: Philosophy, Rhetoric, Education, Film and Media 
Studies, Communication and IT, Information Studies, and Cognition & 
Communication educating successful candidates to many sectors and parts 
of the Danish society and beyond.

Read more about the Department of Communication at: https://comm.ku.dk 
<https://comm.ku.dk/>

Copenhagen is a highly diverse and international Scandinavian capital 
with a green profile. Education is free and child-care is subsidized. 
Public transport is well-developed, and many Copenhageners take their 
bikes to work. There are lots of green areas in and around Copenhagen, 
the water in the harbor is clean enough for swimming, and the city has 
multiple museums and other cultural venues. The University of Copenhagen 
was founded in 1479 and is the largest in Denmark.

Qualification requirements
A tenure track assistant professorship has a duration of six years. The 
main responsibilities consist of research, teaching, societal impact 
activities, departmental operations and administration. The ideal 
candidate must complete the university’s Teaching and Learning in Higher 
Education programme. The Department will appoint a mentor for the 
assistant professor.

At the end of the sixth year of employment, the Dean will set up an 
assessment committee for the purpose of evaluating the basis for a 
promotion to associate professor. For more information about tenure 
track assistant professorships at the University of Copenhagen: 
https://employment.ku.dk/tenure-track/tenure-track-at-ucph/ 
<https://employment.ku.dk/tenure-track/tenure-track-at-ucph/>

Appointment as a tenure track assistant professor assumes research 
qualifications at least at Ph.D. level. Candidates must be able to 
document competences in research as well as teaching. Candidates are 
expected to document scholarly research production at international 
level and must demonstrate the potential to make a significant impact in 
their field at both local and international levels.

Assessment criteria
Candidates deemed within the scope of the position will then have their 
academic qualifications assessed by an Assessment Committee and is 
required to describe how their competences match the following criteria:
- Research qualifications, including the degree of originality and scope 
of peer-reviewed scientific production; the applicant’s research plan; 
participation in research environments; and scientific breadth and depth 
in relation to the position’s academic profile.
- Teaching qualifications, including research-based teaching experience 
and interest in developing their own pedagogic competencies (e.g. 
documented didactic training).
- Experience and competencies in the dissemination of research, external 
partnerships and other forms of societal impact in the form of media 
contributions, advice and knowledge-sharing in the public sphere.
- Experience of contributing to organisational work, collaborating with 
others, and generating a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy work environment.
- Experience of with applications for external research funding, and 
plans to apply for external funding.

For more information about the University of Copenhagen’s general 
criteria for the employment of assistant professors, please visit: 
https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit/ 
<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit/>

For more information about the qualification requirements for assistant 
professorships, as stipulated in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure 
for Academic Staff at Universities (2019), see 
Ministerial_Order_no._1443_of_11_December_2019_on_Job_Structure_for_Academic_Staff_at_Universities.pdf 
(ku.dk) 
<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit/dokumenter/Ministerial_Order_no._1443_of_11_December_2019_on_Job_Structure_for_Academic_Staff_at_Universities.pdf>

Further information about the position is available from the head of 
department Jens-Erik Mai, e-mail: (il-komm /at/ hum.ku.dk) 
<mailto:(il-komm /at/ hum.ku.dk)>

Application
Applications must be written in English and must include the following 
attachments:
1. Application letter (max. one page)

2. CV (max. three pages)

3. Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates, PhD diploma, etc.)

4. Publications: Applicants must submit a maximum of five publications 
for assessment, of which a minimum of two must have been published 
within the last five years prior to the deadline for applications. The 
selected publications must be uploaded as attachments and numbered 1–5. 
If any of the publications have one or more co-authors, applicants must 
clearly identify the part(s) for which they are responsible. The 
university may request statements from co-authors on the scope and 
nature of their contribution to the work.

5. Complete publication list (attached publications must be marked with 
an asterisk). The list must be structured systematically and divided 
into the following categories:
/Peer-reviewed publications/:
- Monographs and anthologies
- Articles in journals
- Book chapters/anthology contributions, etc.
/Non-peer-reviewed publications:/
- Publications disseminating research findings, etc.
- Other publications

6. A research plan that includes a brief description of previous 
research, current research projects and upcoming research. Applicants 
are also asked to account for experience with organising research events 
(workshop, conferences, etc.) and with research collaborations, and 
participation in research environments both at the local and 
international levels (max. five pages).

7. Teaching portfolio (max. five pages, documentation appendix max. 10 
pages), consisting of a factual overview of teaching experience and 
areas of responsibility, a paper reflecting on own teaching competencies 
and a documentation appendix.

All applications must be submitted online, in PDF format, via the link 
“Apply for the position” at the bottom of the page.

Only material in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and English will be evaluated.

The recruitment process
Once the deadline has expired, the head of department will set an 
appointment committee consisting of faculty members and a student 
representative from the department to give advice on the appointment.  
The applicants will be selected based on an overall assessment of their 
match with the department’s recruitment needs and the qualification 
requirements outlined above. This will be compared with the applicants’ 
research and teaching profile, as specified in their CV, list of 
publications, teaching portfolio, and research plan. All applicants will 
be notified as soon as possible whether they have been shortlisted for 
evaluation by the Assessment Committee. The selected applicants will be 
informed about the members of the Assessment Committee and they will be 
invited to comment on the committee’s assessment of their application 
before the appointment is announced.

For more information see: 
https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ 
<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/>

Further information about the recruitment procedure is available from 
HR, e-mail: (hrsc /at/ hrsc.dk) 
<https://employment.ku.dk/tenure-track/(hrsc /at/ hrsc.dk)>. Please state case 
number 211-0181/23-2N #1

Remuneration and terms of employment
The appointment will be made in accordance with the collective 
bargaining agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish 
Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). It will be possible to 
negotiate supplements on the basis of qualifications. For further 
information about the Faculty of Humanities’ starter pack for**tenure 
track**assistant professors, 
see:**https://humanities.ku.dk/about/tenuretrack/ 
<https://humanities.ku.dk/about/tenuretrack/>

It is expected that non-Danish speakers, within 3-6 years, will acquire 
the necessary language skills to teach in Danish speaking classrooms and 
meetings. The department will support and help faculty members to 
acquire knowledge and skills in the Danish language.

We strive for a diverse and inclusive University that reflects the 
breadth and diversity of society and encourages everyone regardless of 
age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability and ethnicity to 
apply for the position.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 [CEST] on 22 October 2023.

Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline 
will not be considered.

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/Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and 
among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen 
promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. 
Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students 
and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and 
informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working 
conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal 
framework for a successful academic career./

Contact
Jens-Erik Mai
E-mail: (jemai /at/ hum.ku.dk) <mailto:(jemai /at/ hum.ku.dk)>

Info
Application deadline: 22-10-2023
Employment start: 01-06-2024
Department/Location: Institut for Kommunikation

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