[Commlist] Position: Tenure Track Position in Communication and Digital Economy

Tenure Track Position in Communication and Digital Economy
https://www.univaasa.fi/en/rekry/

Finland University of Vaasa

Deadline
Aug 17 2020


We are now inviting applications for a tenure track position in digital 
communication within the subject area of communication studies. For the 
successful applicant this position offers an excellent opportunity to 
build a multifaceted academic career in a dynamic and international 
environment.
Job description and requirements

The research focus associated with this position is on digital agency 
and digitalization in the broad sense. The expected areas of interest 
ideally include, but are not limited to, the following:

    social media and platform economy
    usability and user experience
    data visualization and datafication
    digitalization from the perspectives of individuals, society, 
community, culture and/or economy.

In addition, publications in the fields of user-centered design, 
sustainability, and business research are considered as merits.

The Tenure Track position is research-orientated, but the appointed 
person will also acquire external funding, deliver high-quality teaching 
and theses supervision, actively participate in activities within the 
scientific community and university administration, as well as create 
societal impact through their work. The duties in teaching and 
supervision are related to the study programmes in communication 
studies. The scope of responsibilities is determined according to the 
career stage of the successful candidate and agreed in more detail in 
the annual work plan.

We are looking for candidates with a suitable  doctoral degree (PhD) 
together with, excellent academic merit as well as evidence of the 
ability to produce high quality research. The ideal candidate will have 
a strong track record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching. 
Applicants will also be evaluated on the basis of relevance and 
innovativeness of their preliminary research plan. Please see the 
complete appointment plan for more information regarding the position, 
requirements and appointment procedure :

    In Finnish
    In English

The position is located in the School of Marketing and Communication and 
the research will be undertaken as a part of the multidisciplinary 
research platform Digital Economy. More information:

    School of Marketing and Communication
    Research platform Digital Economy

Applications

Applications are submitted using the university’s own electronic form 
(https://www.univaasa.fi/en/rekry/). In order for applications to be 
processed, the application form must be filled out and the enclosures 
listed in the appointment plan, must be attached to it. The application 
period is open until midnight (Finnish time, GMT +3hrs)  17.8.2020.
Further information

    The position will be filled fixed-term primarily as Assistant or 
Associate Professor under the tenure track system. Applicants for a 
permanent position of Professor may also be considered. The level of 
appointment depends on the merits and career stage of the applicant. 
Further information on the University of Vaasa’s tenure track procedure: 
https://www.univaasa.fi/en/rekry/hakuprosessi/yliopistoura/
    Employment is subject to a trial period of 6 months.
    For employees moving to Finland from abroad, relocation services 
are available.

Further information about the position:

    Pirjo Laaksonen, Dean,  School of Marketing and Communication, tel. 
+358 29 449 8460, email: pirjo.laaksonen(a)univaasa.fi
    Tanja Sihvonen, Professor, Communication Studies, tel. +358 29 449 
8269, email: tanja.sihvonen(a)univaasa.fi
    Kaisu Piirainen, Vice-Director, Faculty and Management Services, 
tel. +358 29 449 8428, email: kaisu.piirainen(a)univaasa.fi
    Inquiries about the online application system may be directed to: 
careers(a)univaasa.fi



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