Full-time Research and Teaching Assistant Position in Marketing and Corporate Communication - Faculty of Letters, Translation and Communication

31 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)

Research Field

Economics » Management studies
Economics » Marketing
Communication sciences » Media studies
Economics » Other
Sociology » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Reference: 2024/S011

Application deadline: 29/02/2024

Start date: 01/10/2024

Job Description

The work tasks associated with the full-time assistant position are divided into activities related half to teaching and half to research. 

In terms of teaching, the assistant is expected to participate in the supervision of courses in the field of corporate and marketing communication. He/She will collaborate in the preparation of teaching modules; supervise students during exercise sessions; follow up and correct assignments and exams. He/She will participate in the pedagogical work and transversal activities of the SIC Department (supervising exams, reading assignments and dissertations, information activities for future students, etc.).

In terms of scientific duties, the assistant is expected to conduct research for a doctoral thesis on a topic related to corporate and marketing communication. The presentation of a thesis project is therefore a constituent part of the application file (see below).

Title required

The candidate needs to be holder of a Belgian 120-credit Master's degree (or equivalent), preferably in Information and Communication Sciences, Sociology, Economics, or Management, and meet doctoral entrance requirements.

Skills required 

The candidate will have skills, or even professional practice, in corporate or institutional communication, or a research interest in issues relating to corporate and marketing communication and communication strategies.

Proximity to literature and content analysis tools would be a plus.

He/She must be fluent in French. Knowledge of English is an asset.

Teaching experience will be an asset.

Courses covered

At least six courses will form part of the candidate's teaching workload. These courses will be chosen from among those related to Communication training: 

These courses will be chosen from among those relevant to Communication studies, at both bachelor and master levels (Marketing Communication, Organizational Management, Digital Social Networks, Public Speaking and Debate, etc.).

Administrative duties: participation in student fairs and activities related to the Department of Information and Communication Sciences.

Interested?

For more information, please contact Mr. Vanhaesebrouck (email: [email protected] ).

Applications must be sent by e-mail to the rectorate of the Université Libre de Bruxelles ([email protected] ) and to the faculty deanship ([email protected] ).

They must include the following:

• a motivation letter
• a Curriculum vitae including a list of publications:

if you want you can complete a standard form via our website at https://www.ulb.be/fr/documents-officiels/completer-votre-cv-en-ligne .  Once completed, it must be downloaded and attached to the application file.

• a note on the applicant’s PhD research project (4 pages)
• two letters of reference

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 ([email protected] ) . Be assured of the confidentiality of this information.

More details on the ULB gender and diversity policy are available at https://www.ulb.be/en/about-ulb/gender-equality-at-ulb . 

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

Requirements

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Communication sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Sociology

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)

Country

Belgium

City

Brussels

Postal Code

1050

Street

Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 50

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/universite-libre-de-bruxelles/2024/full-time-r…

Contact

City

Brussels

Website

https://www.ulb.be/en

Postal Code

1050

STATUS: EXPIRED