Assistant Professor of Media SciencesFaculty/Services: Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Educational level: PhD
Function type: Academic Staff
Closing date: 26 May 2024
Vacancy number: 12935
The Department of Communication Science invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Youth & Media Entertainment, preferably starting in September 2024. Within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Communication Science offers a Bachelor's and several Master’s degree programmes, while its research is carried out at the Amsterdam School of Communication Research. Teaching in our Communication Science programmes is interdisciplinary and internationally oriented, offering tracks taught in both English and Dutch. As an assistant professor, you will be part of the program group of Youth & Media Entertainment (chaired by prof. dr. Jochen Peter). This program group consists of more than 30 junior and senior scholars, who investigate the uses and effects of media and technologies among different age groups, ranging from early childhood to late adulthood. Teaching and research will cover different methodologies, varying from (longitudinal) surveys, experiments, manual or automated content analyses to experience sampling studies.
Teaching and research of the assistant professor takes a media psychological approach to explain how individual and other differences influence media preferences, media responses, and media effects. Media is conceptualized broadly and includes a strong focus on digital media and emerging communication technology. Our bachelor track includes courses such as the domain-module “Entertainment Communication” and special topic courses such as “Always Connected: Key Insights in Youth, Media & Technology” while the Master track includes courses such as “Developing Media Entertainment”, “Clashing Views on Media Effects”, and “Extending Reality: Design and Applications of Immersive Media ”. Teaching varies between large scale lectures (300+ students) to smaller tutorial sessions (ca. 25 students).
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What do we require of you
The job profile is UD (universitair docent), based on the university job ranking system.
You act with attention to quality, integrity and creativity, and:
Our offer We offer a temporary full-time or part-time contract for the period of 1,5 year. For internal candidates the contract will be for the period of 1 year. The preferred starting date is September 1, 2024. Contingent upon positive evaluation and satisfactory performance, you will be offered a permanent contract. As an Assistant Professor, you are eligible for a one-time start-up grant of 300,000 euros upon receiving a permanent contract, which at ASCoR you can use to fund a collaborative PhD project to support your academic research line.
The gross monthly salary based on full-time employment (38 hours per week) ranges from € 4332 up to a maximum of € 6737 (salary scale 11/till scale 12). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus. The starting salary will be based on qualifications, expertise, and relevant experience. The profile assistant professor is applicable in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities.
The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.
What else do we offer
About us
An inspiring work environment with a variety of duties and ample scope for individual initiative and development within an inspiring organisation. The social and behavioural sciences play a leading role in addressing the major societal challenges faced by the world, the Netherlands and Amsterdam, now and in the future.
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Job application
Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by May 26, 2024. You may apply online by using the link below.
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We will invite potential candidates for interviews as soon as possible after the closing date. Interviews probably take place in June 2024. Preferred starting date of the position is September 2024.
The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.
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