Assistant Professor in Media & Creative Industries (0,8 - 1,0 fte)

9 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Research Field

Cultural studies
Language sciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

26 May 2023 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

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

The Department of Media and Communication has a vacancy for an Assistant Professor in Media & Creative Industries (0,8 - 1,0 fte).

The successful candidate is expected to perform teaching and supervising tasks for the International Bachelor’s programme in Communication and Media (IBCoM) and/or the Master’s programme Media & Creative Industries. We are particularly looking for a candidate with knowledge and research expertise on the media, culture and creative sectors and industries and/or audiences and consumer perspectives thereon. Knowledge on digital research methods is considered an advantage.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• A PhD in one of the social sciences, preferably in the field of media and communication, and ranks among the 10-20% of his or her peer group;

• A strong research track record, including publications in international refereed journals;

• Expert knowledge in the field of media and creative industries and the ability to make a substantial contribution to the development of introductory and specialization courses in this field;

• A broad knowledge and mastery of common quantitative and/or qualitative research methods in media and communication;

• The potential to generate research funds from national and international funding agencies and to supervise junior researchers and PhD students;

• Prior teaching experience and the proven ability to inspire students from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, apparent from positive assessments by students and peers.

• The ability and willingness to teach a wide range of topics in the field of media and communication and to develop new courses;

• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English. Non-English speakers have to meet the
  C1-standards of the Common European Framework (CEF). International applicants are expected to acquire a passive understanding of the Dutch language within two years;

• Strong team-playing, organizational and communication skills;

• Experience in international academic settings.

Additional Information
Benefits

An internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with good working conditions in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).

The start date of this position is September 1st, 2023. The position concerns a temporary contract which will be running for 18 months until February 28th, 2025. After this period, a permanent contract is possible. You will be based at the Campus Woudestein - Rotterdam.

The position is for 0,8 fte - 1 fte. The salary is dependent on your experience and knowledge and ranges from a minimum of € 3.974 to a maximum of € 6.181 gross per month on a fulltime basis, in accordance with Scale 11 or 12 of the CAO-NU. In addition, we offer an 8% holiday allowance, an end-of-year payment of 8.3%, and a very generous paid leave scheme. Furthermore, EUR is affiliated with ABP for the pension provision, and we offer partially paid parental leave, fully paid extended birth leave for partners, a personal career budget, work-life balance coaches, discounted collective health insurance, and more. As an employee, you can also use EUR facilities such as the University library and receive a discount on subscriptions for the Erasmus sports center.

Erasmus University Rotterdam offers a Dual Career Programme (DCP) to assist the life partners of new academic staff (on payroll) in finding employment in The Netherlands. The programme is offered in close cooperation with the nearby universities of Delft and Leiden.

Erasmus University Rotterdam aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We nurture an open culture, where everyone is supported to fulfill their full potential. We see inclusivity of talent as the basis of our successes, and the diversity of perspectives and people as a highly valued outcome. EUR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Selection process

To apply, please send your application letter with your resume, copies of two relevant scholarly publications, a description of courses taught, (copies of) teaching assessments and the names and contact details of two referees ultimately on May 26th, 2023 via AcademicTransfer, to the attention of Ms. E. Meeuwisse. Please mention “Assistant Professor in Media & Creative Industries”.

Additional comments

Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

About the Erasmus University Rotterdam

About the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication

About the International Bachelor in Communication and Media .

About the Faculty’s Educational Programmes in Media and Communication  

About the Erasmus Research Centre in Media, Communication and Culture

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Ms. Evelien Meeuwisse via [email protected] .

To apply, please send your application letter with your resume, copies of two relevant scholarly publications, a description of courses taught, (copies of) teaching assessments and the names and contact details of two referees ultimately on May 26th, 2023 via the Apply Now button, to the attention of Ms. E. Meeuwisse. Please mention “Assistant Professor in Media & Creative Industries”.

Acquisition and mediation by third parties is not appreciated.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/327517/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Country

Netherlands

City

Rotterdam

Postal Code

3062 PA

Street

Burgemeester Oudlaan 50

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/327517/assistant-professor-in-media-creative-i…

Contact

City

Rotterdam

Website

http://www.eur.nl/

Street

Burgemeester Oudlaan 50

Postal Code

3062 PA

STATUS: EXPIRED