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[Commlist] Job: Assistant Professor Journalism and New Media, Leiden University (Netherlands)

Fri Apr 08 13:25:31 GMT 2022




Job: Assistant Professor Journalism and New Media

Leiden University  is looking for a:

Assistant Professor Journalism and New Media starting 1 August 2022 (1,00 FTE)

Key responsibilities
•    Teaching and developing BA and MA level courses in the Journalism and New Media track of the Media Studies program in Leiden (in Dutch) and The Hague (in English); •    Mentoring student internships and liaising with media and news organizations; •    Conducting research in the field of journalism studies (especially new media) and supervising BA and MA dissertations; •    Assisting in the development of research proposals and in the execution of research projects; •    Providing academic service to staff and students in the JNM degree programs.

Selection criteria
•    A PhD in the research field of Linguistics, Journalism Studies, Communication Studies or Discourse Studies; •    Broad expertise in teaching and researching journalism theory and practice; •    In-depth knowledge of the most recent developments in new media, social media, and media innovations; •    In-depth knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques; •    Preferably: Experience with courses in visual language and video journalism; Experience with running news desks in journalism training (project management skills);
•    Proven didactic qualities (teaching evaluations);
•    You have a proven track record of research, as demonstrated by a list of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage;
•    Excellent communication skills, preferably both in Dutch and English.

Our organisation
The Faculty of Humanities has seven Institutes, among which the Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (https://www.lucl.nl/ <https://www.lucl.nl/>). LUCL has a longstanding tradition in the study of the world’s languages and features unique linguistic expertise. Current theoretical insights are combined with modern experimental methods in its research profile area ‘Language Diversity in the World’.

Terms and conditions
We offer a temporary appointment of one year. This position may lead to a permanent appointment depending on good performance. Salary range from €3821.- to €5230.- gross per month based on fulltime employment and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  (pay scale 11), in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).

Depending on qualifications, you may start at the appropriate step in scale 10 until you fully meet the requirements for scale 11 as specified by the Faculty of Humanities, particularly with regard to the number of years of relevant work experience.

Information
Enquiries can be made to Jaap de Jong, e-mail (j.c.de.jong /at/ hum.leidenuniv.nl) <mailto:(j.c.de.jong /at/ hum.leidenuniv.nl)>. De Jong is chair of the Master Media Studies and of the minor and mastertrack Journalistiek en Nieuwe media.

Applications
Please submit online your application no later than April 15 2022 via https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/vacatures/2022/kwartaal-1/22-18411204assistant-professor-journalism-and-new-media-starting-1-august-2022 <https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/vacatures/2022/kwartaal-1/22-18411204assistant-professor-journalism-and-new-media-starting-1-august-2022>

Your application should include:

•    A CV including education and employment history, publications, and courses taught; •    A letter of motivation including a personal vision of the field of Journalism and New Media (max 2 pages);
•    A teaching statement (1 page);
•    Names, positions, and email addresses of three referees (no reference letters at this point).

Interviews will be held in the week of  9 May. You are kindly requested to be available in this period.

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