UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM
Four Positions, Amsterdam School of Communications Research
The Department of Communication Science, the Media and Communication teaching institute, and The Amsterdam School of Communications Research ASCoR at the University of Amsterdam invite applications for:
1 Associate Professor Methods of Communication Science
3 Assistant Professors:
Assistant Professor Journalism Studies (position 1)
Assistant Professor Political Communication (position 2)
Profile:
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PhD degree in Social Sciences, preferably Communication Science (excellent ABDs/last-stage PhD candidates may be considered);
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Experience with research in journalism studies (position 1) or political communication research (position 2);
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For position 1 please note that we are not looking for candidates to teach journalistic skills, but for scholars with an interest and track record in journalism studies and research;
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Experience with advanced social sciences methods and data analysis;
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Publication record, in particular in international peer reviewed journals
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Teaching experience (graduate and undergraduate) and skills;
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Team spirit;
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Organizational skills;
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Excellent English spoken and written, Dutch not initially required but should be learned in the first two years.
Tasks:
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Teaching in the BA program in Communication Science;
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Teaching in the MA program in Communication Science, in particular in the fields of journalism studies (position 1) and political communication (position 2), both in the MA track "Media, Journalism and Public Opinion";
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Supervision of BA and MA theses;
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Research within ASCoR in the field of journalism and public opinion (position 1) and political communication (position 2) leading to publications in international outlets;
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Cosupervision of ASCoR PhD projects;
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Contributing to the acquisition of research funding;
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Committee work and management activities.
Associate Professor Methods of Communication Science (position 3)
Assistant Professor Methods of Communication Science (position 4)
Profile:
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PhD degree in Social Sciences (for position 4, excellent ABDs/last-stage PhD candidates may be considered);
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Extensive expertise in social scientific research methods;
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Knowledge about theories and methods of communication science;
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Specialist knowledge of one or more specific qualitative or quantitative research methods is an advantage (examples include content analysis, surveys, experiments, life style and sub-culture research)
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Publication record in communication science or social sciences; - Teaching experience (graduate and undergraduate) and skills;
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Team spirit;
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Organizational skills;
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Position 3 (associate professor): experience with organization of research and teaching and successful research acquisition;
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Excellent English spoken and written, Dutch not initially required but should be learned in the first two years.
Tasks:
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Teaching methods of communication science in the regular Bachelor curriculum of the Department of Communication;
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Teaching methods of communication science in the Research Masters of the Department of Communication;
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Supervision of BA and MA theses;
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Research within one of the ASCoR program groups;
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Advising and co-supervising ASCoR PhD candidates;
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Committee work;
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Department, teaching and ASCoR (management) activities;
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Position 3: leading role in further developing the curriculum in research methods and data analysis of communication science.
For additional information and contact persons see 'vacancies' at www.fmg.uva.nl/ascor.
Application reviewing commences April 21, 2007.
Applications for all positions: Application packages (letter, CV, publication list, full name and contact details of three references) for all four positions to be submitted to Management Assistant Ardy Grefhorst (a.grefhorst@uva.nl), Department of Communication Science, Kloveniersburgwal 48, 1012 CX Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Phone +3120 525 3989.
For more information about the teaching curricula, see www.fmg.uva.nl/education/ (English) and http://www.fmg.uva.nl/mci/ (Dutch). For more information about the ASCoR research program, see www.fmg.uva.nl/ascor.
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor – Journalism & Mass Communication (Tenure Track) - Search Extended
Department: School of Communication
Start Date: August 20, 2007
Duties: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in journalism writing and
reporting; coordinate and supervise the student laboratory newspaper, The
Cleveland Stater; write, publish and conduct research or engage in creative
activities appropriate to their expertise; give service to professional, community,
school, and university programs and activities.
Qualifications:
Minimum: Candidate must have completed a Ph.D. in journalism and mass
communication or communication-related discipline by August 20, 2007; Candidate
must have professional background in print journalism.
Preferred: Teaching experience in journalism; extensive recent professional full-time
experience as a print and online/new media journalist; familiarity with media
convergence and/or design; experience in using one or more of the following:
InDesign, Photoshop, or similar software; a social/behavioral science background;
strong background in mass communication theory; an ability to communicate
effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse university community.
Applications: Submit a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation
under separate cover and a transcript or list of all graduate courses taken.Candidates
are also strongly encouraged to send, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness
and samples of their writing. Review of applications will begin April 30, 2007 and
continue until position is filled.
Address: Apply to Dr. Edward Horowitz, Journalism Search Committee Chair,
School of Communication, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, MU
233, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
For More Info: (216) 687-3996 or email: e.horowitz1@csuohio.edu
CSU is an AA/EOE institution committed to non-discrimination in employment and education. M/F/D/V encouraged.
