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    Assistant Professor in Youth - Amsterdam, Nederland - Universiteit van Amsterdam

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    What are you going to do

    You wil

  • teach regular courses in the Communication Science Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, including (introductory) communication science courses and substantive theoretical and statistical/methodological coursework in general and/or Entertainment Communication courses in particular, depending on educational demand;
  • supervise and evaluate Bachelor theses, Master theses and internships;
  • conduct research within the group Youth & Media Entertainment of the ASCoR research program;
  • be active in grant acquisition and collaborate with stakeholders;
  • seek (knowledge) exchange and (research) cooperation with professionals in your research area;
  • make a positive contribution to the organization and cooperation within your program group Youth & Media Entertainment and the department.
  • 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:

  • have a PhD in communication science or a related discipline;
  • have an interest in topics associated with the digital society, digital entertainment and/or (emerging) communication technologies (or a related field), and the implications of these topics for young audiences;
  • have a broad knowledge of communication science as proven by previous academic activities and publications in international peer-reviewed journals; having publications in (top)-communication journals is a plus;
  • have a strong empirical-analytical research profile that fits in, and ideally extends, the Youth & Media Entertainment research program; experience with research on emerging communication technologies and/or computational methods is a plus;
  • have the ability to carry out your own research independently and successfully;
  • have the qualities and plans to apply for competitive grants; demonstrated grant-writing experience is a plus;
  • adhere to the principles of Open Science;
  • have demonstrable academic teaching experience, specifically experience in general Communication Science courses as well as courses specific to the domain of Entertainment Communication (taught in the Bachelor and the Master);
  • have experience and/or willingness to teach methods courses about (a variety of) quantitative research methods commonly employed in communication science;
  • have the ability to take care of teaching components independently, including coordination tasks;
  • have a university teaching qualification (BKO) or are willing to obtain one;
  • are able to identify opportunities for improvement in research and teaching and take responsibility for allocated units of study or teaching;
  • are capable of providing a stimulating teaching and research environment and are a good team worker;
  • have proficiency in English and Dutch or a firm commitment to learn Dutch within two years;
  • have the willingness to engage in departmental or University committee-based work;
  • have the qualities and plans to contribute to relevant social or scientific impact activities.
  • have good communication, social, and organizational skills.
  • 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, . 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 , 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 € up to a maximum of € (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

  • A position in which initiative and input are highly valued.
  • An enthusiastic and warm department that is open to new colleagues.
  • A stimulating research environment in one of the leading departments in communication research worldwide.
  • Teaching in diverse, multicultural, and engaged cohorts of students.
  • An inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
  • Access to some research funds to conduct studies and attend international conferences.


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