[ecrea] Assistant Professor in Digital Journalism

*Assistant Professor in Digital Journalism*

The Centre for Journalism at the University of Southern Denmark is 
expanding rapidly these years, and we now seek an assistant professor in 
Digital Journalism to join our faculty in August 2013 for a three-year 
period. The Centre for Journalism has close to 600 journalism students, 
a faculty of about 30 people and several different study programmes 
(Bachelor, Master, professional master, PhD etc.). The centre is part of 
the Department of Political Science and Public Management, where 
researchers with backgrounds ranging from political science to 
journalism work closely together.

The following will be emphasized in the assessment of the applicants:

   * The applicant must hold a PhD degree and have done his/her PhD
     work within the field of journalism, communication, media studies
     or related fields.
   * Knowledge of how digitalization affects news organizations in
     general and news reporting in particular.
   * Experience with a multitude of different approaches to the study
     of digital journalism.

The main assignments of an assistant professor at the centre are 
research and research-based teaching, and to a minor extent 
administrative tasks will be connected to the position.

The successful candidate is required to teach within the existing study 
programmes of the department. The main teaching task will be courses 
related to digital journalism. Applicants are expected to possess 
experience with teaching, and as an assistant professor improve these 
teaching qualifications by completing the Teaching and Learning in 
Higher Education Programme.

As an assistant professor, you will have to develop an international 
research profile. The preferred applicants will have the potential to 
build national and international research connections as well as publish 
genuine academic contributions through peer-reviewed publication 
channels within the relevant field of research.

The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic research and 
teaching environment. The department expects the successful candidate to 
contribute positively to the academic and social environment at the 
department. In return, you will have good conditions for obtaining a 
significant academic area of responsibility and personal development 
opportunities.

For further information, please contact Peter Bro, Professor, PhD and 
Director, at + 45 40 22 76 37 <tel:%2B%2045%2040%2022%2076%2037> or 
(ppe /at/ journalism.sdu.dk) <mailto:(ppe /at/ journalism.sdu.dk)>. You can read more 
about the centre, its staff and research profile and projects at 
www.journalism.sdu.dk <http://www.journalism.sdu.dk>.

*Application, salary, etc.*

Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary 
agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation 
of Professional Associations and in accordance with the job description 
for instructors and academic personnel at institutions of higher education.

An application must include:

   * Detailed CV
   * Information on teaching experience and qualifications
   * Certificates/Diplomas (Master and PhD degree)
   * Complete list of publications, indicating which publications are
     most relevant for the position
   * Up to 5 of the most relevant publications. Please upload a pdf for
     each publication, if the publication has been co-authored,
     co-author statements must be a part of this pdf
   * Research and publication plan in a three-year perspective (no more
     than three pages)

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. When the 
assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicants will 
receive the part of the assessment relevant to their own application.

The committee may request the inclusion of further material, in which 
case it lies with the applicant to submit the necessary material. The 
committee reserves the right to arrive at a decision solely based on the 
material submitted.

Applications that are incomplete with regard to the above requirements 
will not be assessed by the committee.

With a view to promoting equal opportunities in academic positions, the 
University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of 
age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link below. 
Uploaded files must be in Adobe PDF (unlocked) or Word format.

Each field can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

Application deadline: Friday May 31, 2013.

Apply online 
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