Assistant Professor Position Opening at Erasmus University Rotterdam

The Erasmus University Rotterdam has a job opening in Digital Research Methods in Media and Communication. There are three different aspects of the job that the candidate will be expected to do which are research, teaching, and service.

Research:
-Carry out internationally oriented, empirical research that is publishable in established international refereed journals
-Contribute actively to the development of the Department’s research in the field of media and communication
-Expand the Department’s national and international research connections
-Contribute to the acquisition of external research funding from national and international funding agencies and other organizations
-Participate actively in the Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication and Culture (ERMeCC), and in a national Dutch KNAW recognized research school in the field of media and communication, as well as in relevant international scientific associations and networks.

Teaching:
-Perform teaching and supervising tasks for the International Bachelor’s program in Communication and Media (IBCoM) and the international Master’s programs in Media Studies
-Make a substantial contribution to the development of both bachelor and master level courses in the field of digital research methods in media and communication.
-Teach one or more of the core courses in quantitative or qualitative research methods and one or more research workshops at the graduate and undergraduate level
-Contribute to the expansion of relevant international exchange and internship opportunities for media and communication students at the undergraduate and graduate level

Service:
-Contribute to the management tasks of the Department
-Take an active part in relevant national and international academic networks and organizations
-Develop and maintain close contacts with relevant organizations and professionals in the field of media and communication.

The job is a temporary, 1-3 year contract and would start in November of this year. The applicant must have a PhD in the social sciences and rank among the top 10-20% of his or her peer group. Applications must be sent in before August 31, 2015. Applications should include a resume, publication list, a description of course taught, copies of three publications, copies of teaching assessments and the names and contact information for three references.

For more information, please refer to: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/EUR/vacancy/28937/lang/en/