[Commlist] Full-time academic position in Brussels

*Université libre de Bruxelles*(Brussels, Belgium)

Reference : 2024/A020

Application deadline: extended to *21 March 2024*

Start date: 01/10/2024

*Job description *

The Department of Information and Communication Sciences provides a 
multi-disciplinary environment for teaching and research in the 
following domains: Communication (marketing, politics and 
multilingualism), Journalism, Performing Arts (film and theater 
studies), Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies. The 
Department is currently recruiting a *full-time academic in Communication*.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research in the 
domain of Information and Communication Sciences. He/she will have 
expertise in one or more of the following areas: public relations, 
internal communication and digital communication. He/she will be able to 
demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of current industry trends and 
professional practices. He/she is able to provide in-depth analyses of 
aspects relating to influence marketing, reputation management, brand 
image, corporate culture, lobbying and crisis communication. Mastery of 
quantitative research methodologies is considered an asset.

All teaching and research activities will concentrate on theoretical and 
practical aspects of communication sciences and will promote critical 
thinking.

He/she must have strong leadership skills and contribute to the 
development of study programmes (Bachelor's degree in Information and 
Communication or Master's degree in Communication). The successful 
candidate's research activities and projects will be in line with the 
activities of the university’s Information and Communication Research 
Center (ReSIC).

*Area of Research:
*- Public Relations
- Digital communication
- Internal communications

*Educational and scientific goals: *

The applicant will be expected to develop a teaching and research 
statement in line with the above- mentioned subjects in the domain of 
communication sciences. The successful candidate is expected to 
supervise internships, dissertations and doctoral theses. He/she will 
contribute to the department’s research activities by launching group 
projects and applying for external funding or projects (FNRS, Regions, 
Europe, etc.).

*Courses covered at the time of recruitment: *

- Digital communication challenges
- Digital public relations and copywriting
- Digital social networks

- Internal communications

*Required qualifications: *

PhD Degree (with doctoral thesis) in Information and Communication 
Sciences or Human and Social Sciences.

*Required skills: *

  * You have a minimum of 4 years' scientific seniority (including PhD)
    at the time of recruitment.
  * You can demonstrate post-doctoral experience and an excellent
    scientific record.
  * Pre- and post-doctoral international mobility experience is
    considered a plus.
  * You are able to teach in French.
  * You have a thorough knowledge of communication sciences, as
    demonstrated by your scientific background and publications.
  * You have teaching experience at higher and/or university level, and
    excellent pedagogical skills.
  * You show initiative and are able to work collaboratively to
    coordinate teaching activities.
  * Fluency in English (and possibly languages other than French) is an
    asset.
*Interested? *

For more information, please contact the department chairman Karel 
Vanhaesebrouck ((Karel.Vanhaesebrouck /at/ ulb.be)).

Applications must be sent by e-mail to the rectorate of the Université 
libre de Bruxelles ((rectrice /at/ ulb.be)) and to the Dean of the Faculty 
((doyen.LTC /at/ ulb.be)).

  * an application letter
  * a Curriculum vitae including a list of publications: /an online
    template is available at
    https://www.ulb.be/fr/documents-officiels/completer-votre-cv-en-ligne.
    Once completed, it must be downloaded and added to the application
    dossier. /
  * a 7,000-character report (4 pages) presenting the applicant’s
    research activities and a research project, detailing how these will
    contribute to the department’s research activities
  * a teaching dossier including a 7,000-character report (4 pages) on
    the applicant's previous teaching activities and a teaching
    statement covering the first five years of the ULB mandate ; all
    proposals must contribute meaningfully to the curriculum
  * a note on the applicant's international achievements and projects
    (no more than 4 pages)
  * the names and e-mail addresses of five referees (the list must be
    gender-balanced) who may be contacted by members of the selection
    committee ; all possible conflicts of interest, arising from
    personal or familial ties, must be avoided.
  * the successful candidate may be required to present documents
    attesting to previous work experience to prove 4 years of scientific
    seniority.
*Equal opportunities policy *

ULB's personnel management policy is geared towards diversity and equal 
opportunities.

We recruit candidates on the basis of their skills, irrespective of age, 
gender, sexual orientation, origin, nationality, beliefs, disability, etc.

Would you like to be provided with reasonable accommodation in the 
selection procedure because of a disability, disorder, or illness? 
Please contact Marie Botty, the person in charge of diversity aspects 
for the academic and scientific staff ((marie.botty /at/ ulb.be)). Be assured 
of the confidentiality of this information.

More details on the ULB gender and diversity policy are available at 
Diversity at ULB <https://www.ulb.be/en/ulb-gets-involved/diversity>.

You will find all the regulations relating to academic careers on our 
site at http://www.ulb.ac.be/emploi/academique.html

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