Tag: faculty positions

U Edinburgh: Sociolinguistics (UK)

“JobLecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sociolinguistics, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. Deadline: May 31, 2021.

The University seeks to appoint an open-ended, full time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sociolinguistics, within the department of Linguistics and English Language, School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. The post holder will contribute high quality research, teaching and academic citizenship. Current strengths in the department related to sociolinguistics include sociophonetics, language variation and change, language and identity, language and politics, language attitudes, applied linguistics and English dialectology. The department is interested in building on its existing strengths and in expanding the range of research areas that are currently taught and researched. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter how their research programme would add to these current areas of focus.

Experience in research with a qualitative orientation will be a plus. The successful candidate will be expected to have an excellent publication record for their career stage, and to demonstrate potential for attracting external grant funding: the potential to make a significant contribution to the research culture of the School is essential. The successful candidate will offer courses at both UG and MSc level and will be expected to supervise and recruit PhD students.

U Otago: Communication Studies (New Zealand)

“Job2 Lecturers in Communication Studies, Media, Film, and Communication Program, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Deadline: May 23, 2021.

The University of Otago is seeking to appoint two outstanding Lecturers to join the Media, Film, and Communication Programme. These roles are full-time, permanent (confirmation path) positions. Both Lecturers will teach primarily into the Communication Studies area.

The positions provide the opportunity to work within a strong and forward-looking programme dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, as well as a spirit of collegiality. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and curriculum development at undergraduate level, be involved in postgraduate supervision, and carry out a programme of independent research.

People in this role will be expected to make a strong contribution to several of the following areas of the developing curriculum:

  • Critical communication and cultural theory
  • News media
  • Advertising and consumer culture
  • Intercultural communication
  • Surveillance studies
  • Environmental communication
  • Writing for the media
  • Indigenous or intersectional approaches.

They particularly welcome applications from Māori and Pasifika scholars with research interests in any area of Communication Studies, in particular Indigenous and/or intersectional approaches. The Media, Film, and Communication Programme is committed to strengthening its curriculum and research in mātauranga Māori and Pasifika and to supporting the University of Otago’s Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework.

National U Singapore: Global Media Communication (Singapore)

“JobAssistant Professor in Global Media Communication, Communications and New Media, National University of Singapore, Singapore. Deadline: May 12, 2021 (position reopened).

The Department of Communications and New Media (CNM) at the National University of Singapore invites applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: global media and communication, environmental communication, media industry studies, intercultural communication, science and technology studies, development communication, digital technology and social change, global media governance, media communication in Asia and/or Southeast Asia. CNM offers an undergraduate double degree with the School of Business; undergraduate minors in Interactive Media Development and Cultural Studies, the Cultural Studies in Asia PhD programme, and a new Master of Social Science in Communication programme. It has research concentrations in media and publics, critical theory, cultural studies, communication policy, computation and creativity, health communication. Successful candidates for this position will join an engaging community of 46 full-time faculty, 13 part-time instructors, and approximately 800 undergraduate and graduate students.

RMIT University: Translation & Interpreting (Vietnam)

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Lecturer/ Associate Lecturer, Translating and Interpreting, RMIT University – Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam. Deadline: 20 April 2021.

RMIT Vietnam, an entity of RMIT University, has campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi since 2001. They provide internationally recognized, high- quality, education and professional training for students, clients and the community, and assist in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region by hosting students from Australia and many other countries.

The role & key responsibilities:

  • Teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level.
  • Professional activities, scholarship and/or conduct high quality research activities appropriate to the profession or discipline.
  • Undertake administration duties, which may include course coordination role or management of a small award program.
  • Adhere to the requirements of the Academic Expectations and Development Framework of RMIT Vietnam.

U Jyväskylä: Intercultural Communication (Finland)

“JobUniversity Teacher in Intercultural Communication, Department of Languages and Communication Studies, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland. Deadline: 15 April 2021.

The University Teacher will be a part of a team responsible for research and education in the field of Intercultural Communication. The teaching takes place in the international MA degree programme Language, Globalization and Intercultural Communication and the study module in Intercultural Communication. The contents of the teaching modules deal for example with themes related to diversity in organizational communication, migration and transition in a global world, and issues related to intergroup communication in technology-mediated contexts. A successful candidate is expected to have earlier experience and strong teaching merits from the field of Intercultural Communication. An active research profile in the field will also be considered an asset. The primary language of instruction is English. A good command of Finnish is considered an asset.

‘University Teacher’ in the Finnish system is a relatively junior position, focused on teaching but with the potential to progress. It’s a full-time permanent position, often held by people during their PhD or postdoc studies. 

Beijing Foreign Studies U: Multiple Faculty Positions (China)

“JobMultiple faculty positions at several levels, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China. Deadline: 16 January 2021.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in Journalism and Communication, School of Journalism and Communication.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in African Languages and Literatures, School of African Studies.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in Arabic Language and Literature, School of Arabic Studies.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in Asian Languages and Literatures, School of Asian and African Studies.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in English Language and Literature, School of English and International Studies.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in European Languages and Literatures, School of European Languages and Cultures.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in French Language and Literature, School of French and Francophone Studies.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in German Language and Literature,
School of German Studies.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in Japanese Language and Literature, School of Japanese.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literatures, School of Spanish and Portuguese.

Professor/ Researcher; Associate Professor/ Associate Researcher; Lecturer/ Assistant Researcher in Russian Language and Literatures, School of Russian Studies.

U Glasgow: Multiple Faculty Positions (UK)

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Lecturer in Sociology (Media and Communications) plus multiple other faculty positions, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. Deadline: January 10, 2021.

The School of Social and Political Sciences seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Sociology (Media and Communications). We especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise in the practice of journalism and/or digital media. The Lecturer will develop, lead and sustain research and scholarship of international standard, engaging with the media and communication and other research areas in Sociology and related School research themes such as inclusive economy, democracy, migration and social movements, equality, human rights and governance. You will contribute to an excellent student experience by delivering, organising and reviewing agreed teaching, assessment and administration processes to enhance learning and teaching in the School of Social and Political Sciences. We especially encourage applications from women, disabled and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in the School.

There are multiple other faculty positions available at the University of Glasgow:

Royal Roads U: 2 Faculty Positions (Canada)

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Two faculty positions, Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada. Deadlines different for each.

  1. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, School of Communication and Culture, Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada. Deadline: 13 December 2020.

Royal Roads University invites interest in a continuing-track Faculty appointment at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor within our School of Communication and Culture (SCC) in the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences (FSAS). As a full-time core faculty member, you will play a key role in the delivery of SCC’s programs. SCC offers three degree programs in the study of communication and culture which are focused on the theory and practice of professional communication, in a wide range of contexts including media, organizational and intercultural, and stress a critical-professional educational approach. See the website for more details; includes the Master of Intercultural and International Communication.

  • 2. Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Leadership Studies, Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences, Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada. Deadline: 20 December 2020.

 

Royal Roads University is seeking applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Leadership Studies, Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in Leadership Studies or a related field and a minimum of three years of organizational leadership experience. As a full-time member of the RRU Faculty Association (RRUFA) you will be expected to contribute to the areas of teaching, research, scholarship, service, and academic administration, as outlined in the 2019–2022 Collective Agreement.

Chinese U Hong Kong: Multiple Positions (China)

“JobMultiple positions, School of Journalism and Communication, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Deadline: Open until filled (posted October 15, 2020).

Associate Professor(s) / Assistant Professor(s).

Applications are welcomed from candidates with research interests in critical communication studies, preferably with an emphasis on research about digital data, algorithm, and/or logistical media.

Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor.

The study of human communication processes related to digital media and technologies. Research areas can include but are not limited to the following: mobile media, social media, computational social science, virtual reality, big data, and AI.

Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor.

In advertising with professional expertise in areas such as social media content / data analysis and strategy, user experience and engagement research, and/or health communication.

Professor / Associate Professor.

In global media and communication studies, with research agenda in the broad field of global media and communication studies (including but not limited to: media production and labor; global media industries; or culture and communication).

There is also a position in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies for an Assistant Professor, with a deadline of November 6, 2020. Applicants should have strong commitment in the general field of cultural studies, specializing in methods and theories of cultural studies, new media studies, critique of colonialism / nationalism / globalization, and/or other subject matters relevant to the teaching curriculum and research strengths of cultural studies at CUHK.

U Jyväskylä Senior Lecturer in Communication (Finland)

“JobSenior Lecturer in Communication, Department of Languages and Communication Studies, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland. Deadline: 2 October 2020.

There is also a position for Assistant or Associate Professor, with a deadline of November 4, 2020.

The Senior Lecturer’s position is allocated to the Department of Language and Communication Studies to the discipline of Communication. Communication is a popular, academic discipline, focusing on communication behaviour and dynamics of social interaction both in face-to-face and technology-mediated contexts. The key focus area in the discipline is interpersonal and group communication in working life. In teaching and research, interpersonal relationships in organisations, groups, teams and networks, technology-mediated and organisational communication, communication and well-being, persuasion and argumentation, communication competence as well as communication ethics are being examined.

Together with co-workers, the Senior Lecturer is responsible for teaching and research of communication. The Senior Lecturer is expected to conduct high-level teaching and scientific research in areas that support the teaching and research profile of the department. Expertise in interpersonal communication, communication in groups, teams and organisations, communication competence and communication development in organisations, as well as methodological competence in the area of communication is emphasized in the position. The duties of Senior Lecturer also include supervision of theses, planning new research projects and acquiring external research funding.