The Department of Communication and Arts (DCA), Roskilde University, invites applications for an associate professorship in Media Studies, to be filled from August 15th 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. DCA is an innovative and interdisciplinary university environment, characterized by diversity with respect to theories, methods and areas of study in research and teaching. The department produces knowledge that contributes to critical research and reflexive practice in relation to development and change in society, including public institutions, private organizations, NGOs, and cultural and media institutions. Read more here. Responsibilities and tasks The associate professor´s work will primarily include research (including publication/academic dissemination) and research-based teaching (including examination and course coordination). The associate professor will be expected to teach both MA and BA levels and across programs. Teaching at Roskilde University involves supervising problem-oriented project work (PPL – read more here) and requires an interdisciplinary approach. The position also entails public dissemination of knowledge, including participation in public debate. Furthermore, the associate professor is expected to participate in managing research, providing guidance and supervision of PhD students and assistant professors as well as taking part in academic assessments. The candidate is expected to have keen research interests in media studies within one or more of the following areas:
Qualifications The following qualifications are required:
The ideal candidate shall be enterprising, possess good communication skills, and a wish to be visible and involved in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in collaboration across the department, its research and teaching. Assessment In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to;
Questions For further information about the position, please contact the Dean, Julie Sommerlund on tel. (+45) 46742333 or (+45) 42160611 Terms of employment The employment is full time and you will refer to the Dean, Julie Sommerlund Within a reasonable period of time (max. 2 years), non-Danish-speaking appointees are expected to acquire proficiency in Danish sufficient to be able to interact with colleagues and teach and supervise students. The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Application procedure After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee. Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment. The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application. Application To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/ Only applications in Scandinavian Languages or English are accepted. Applications must include: If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, Please submit your application no later than April 19, 2021. Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration. Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
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