Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Three Assistant Professor Openings at VU University Amsterdam

Three vacant assistant professor positions (UD) in Communication Science
1.0 fte (full positions) at the Department of Communication Science, Faculty of Social Science, VU University Amsterdam
(Vacancy number: 1.2012.00098)

Submission deadline:
May 22nd 2012

Summary of the vacant positions:
The department of Communication Science at VU University Amsterdam is a fast growing department within the Faculty of Social Sciences (www.fsw.vu.nl/nl). The research program of the department strengthens empirical research with regard to communication choices, communication content, and communication effects. Central research topics are social media, media coverage and media monitoring, and media psychology. The department of Communication Science participates in the multidisciplinary Network Institute and in the national research school for Communication Science NeSCoR. The teaching program consists of a three-year Bachelor program with a yearly enrollment of approximately 170 students, and a one-year Master program with an enrollment of approximately 150 students. The Master’s program consists of tracks in 1) Corporate Communication and New Media, 2) Marketing and Health Communication, 3) Media Psychology and 4) Public and Political Communication, with a side track in 5) Journalism Studies.


Assistant Professors Tasks:

  • Conduct state of the art empirical research in the field of communication, resulting in publications in international communication journals;
  • are active in acquiring external research funding;
  • develop, coordinate and teach bachelor and master level courses in at least one of the tracks;
  • can be asked to perform management tasks and to take part in various committees;
  • can be involved in the supervision of PhD-students.

Requirements:
  • PhD, preferably in Communication
  • Knowledge of and experience with quantitative research methodologies, e.g. social network analysis
  • Qualities as proven by a Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs (BKO, basic teaching qualification at Dutch Universities), or experience with various teaching methods/skills, or positive teaching evaluations combined with the willingness to acquire a BKO
  • Knowledge of both the Dutch and English language, or the willingness to acquire sufficient knowledge of Dutch and English within 2 years
  • Research skills
  • Solid publication record with a focus on peer-reviewed international publications
  • Intent to applying for funding

Specifics:
The positions are full time, but part time can be discussed. Two positions are offered for a period of two years, and one position for a period of one year, in which the first two months serve as an official probationary period. At the end of the two-year contract, an official evaluation will follow in which options for tenure may be explored. Information about the excellent fringe benefits of employment at VU University Amsterdam is available www.workingatvu.nl.
The intended starting date is September 1st 2012 at the latest.

Salary:
Depending on the candidate’s experience, function level, and vitae, gross monthly salary is, based on a full-time employment, maximum EUR 4.970,- (salary scale 12).
Candidates who have recently finished their PhD will start at EUR 2.977,- (salary scale 10.5), based on a full-time employment.

Information:
For more information please contact the secretary of the department, Corry Hienkens, phone number: 00-31-20-59 6854, e-mail: secretariaat.cw.fsw@vu.nl,
or the head of the department Communication Science, Prof. Dr. Jan Kleinnijenhuis, phone number: 00-31-20-59 86827, e-mail: j.kleinnijenhuis@vu.nl

Application:
Applicants are requested to write a letter in which they describe their abilities and motivation, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and one or two references.
Written applications should be sent before May 22nd 2012 to: VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Social Sciences, attn.: Drs. M. Karssen, Managing director, De Boelelaan 1081, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

The preferred way to apply is to apply with a pdf by e-mail to: vacature.cw.fsw@vu.nl
Please mention the vacancy number in the e-mail header or at the top of your letter and on the envelope. Any other correspondence in response to this advertisement will not be dealt with.

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