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

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

or

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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