VU Amsterdam - 3 assistant professors (UD) in Communication Science

 The department Communication Science of the Faculty of Social Science of VU University  Amsterdam, is looking for: 
 
 Three assistant professors (UD) in Communication Science f/m For 1.0 fte
 
 Vacancy number: 1.2012.00098
 
 Summary of the vacant positions
 
The department of Communication Science at VU University Amsterdam is a fast growing department within the Faculty of Social Sciences (www.fsw.vu.nl/nl). The research program of the department strengthens empirical research with regard to communication choices, communication content, and communication effects. Central research topics are social media, media coverage and media monitoring, and media psychology. The department of Communication Science participates in the multidisciplinary Network Institute and in the national research school for Communication Science NeSCoR. The teaching program consists of a three-year Bachelor program with a yearly enrollment of approximately 170 students, and a one-year Master program with an enrollment of approximately 150 students. The Master’s program consists of tracks in 1) Corporate Communication and New Media, 2) Marketing and Health Communication, 3) Media Psychology and 4) Public and Political Communication, with a side track in 5) Journalism Studies.  Tasks
 
The assistant professors: 
• Conduct state of the art empirical research in the field of communication, resulting in publications in international communication journals;
• are active in acquiring external research funding;
• develop, coordinate and teach bachelor and master level courses in at least one of the tracks;
• can be asked to perform management tasks and to take part in various committees;
• can be involved in the supervision of PhD-students.
 
Requirements
• PhD, preferably in Communication;
• good knowledge of and experience with quantitative research methodologies, e.g. social network analysis;
• didactic qualities as proven by a Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs (BKO, basic teaching qualification at Dutch Universities), or
experience with various teaching methods/skills, or positive teaching evaluations combined with the willingness to acquirea BKO; 
• sufficient knowledge of both the Dutch and English language, or the willingness to  acquire sufficient knowledge of Dutch and English within 2 years;
• strong research skills;
• a solid publication record with a focus on peer-reviewed international publications;
• experience in applying for  funding.    Specifics
 
The positions are full time, but part time can be discussed. Two positions are offered for a period of two years, and one position for a period of one year, in which the first two months serve as an official probationary period. At the end of the two- year contract, an official evaluation will follow in which options for tenure may be explored. Information about the excellent fringe benefits of employment at VU University Amsterdam is available www.workingatvu.nl.The intended starting date is September 1st  2012 at the latest.  Salary
 
Depending on the candidate’s experience, function level, and vitae, gross monthly salary is, based on a fulltime employment, maximum € 4.970,- (salary scale 12). Candidates who have recently finished their PhD will start at € 2.977,- (salary scale 10.5), based on a fulltime employment.      Information
 
For more information please contact the secretary of the department, Corry Hienkens, phone number: 00-31-20-59  6854,  e-mail: secretariaat.cw.fsw@vu.nl, or the head of the department Communication Science, Prof. Dr. Jan Kleinnijenhuis, phone number: 00-31-20-59 86827, e-mail: j.kleinnijenhuis@vu.nl   Application
 
 
Applicants are requested to write a letter in which they describe their abilities and motivation, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and one or two references. Written applications should be sent before May 22nd 2012 to: VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Social Sciences,  attn.: Drs. M. Karssen, Managing director, De Boelelaan 1081, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands, The preferred way to apply is to apply with a pdf by e-mail to: vacature.cw.fsw@vu.nl     
Please mention the vacancy number in the e-mail header or at the top of your letter and on the envelope.  
Any other correspondence in response to this advertisement will not be dealt with.