Full-time Research and Teaching Assistant Position in Political Communication - Faculty Of Letters, Translation and Communication
31 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)- Research Field
Communication sciences » Media studies
Political sciences » 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/S012
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 political 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 political 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 or Political Science, and meet doctoral entrance requirements.
Skills required
The candidate will have skills, or even professional practice, in political communication, or a research interest in issues related to political communication, communication strategies, or lobbying. Proximity to literature and content analysis tools would be a plus.
He/She must be fluent in French. Knowledge of English is also required.
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:
Bachelor's degree: Theories of communication.
Master's degree: Influences and Lobbying, In-depth Issues in Political Communication, Introduction to Political Communication, International Communication...
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:
- 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
- Communication sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Political sciences
- 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
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