16.2357, Jobs: Computer mediated Comm: Asst. Prof., Tilburg U

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Subject: 16.2357, Jobs: Computer mediated Comm: Asst. Prof., Tilburg U

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Date: 08-Aug-2005
From: Alfons Maes < maes at uvt.nl >
Subject: Computer mediated Communication:  Assistant Professor, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands 

	
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Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 15:39:10
From: Alfons Maes < maes at uvt.nl >
Subject: Computer mediated Communication:  Assistant Professor, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands 
 

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University or Organization: Tilburg University 
Department: Communication and discourse studies
Job Rank: Assistant Professor  
Specialty Areas: Computer mediated communication


Description:

Within the Department of Communication Science, Arts Faculty, Tilburg
University, applications are invited for the position of

A TENURE TRACK AT THE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL (0.8 fte)
(vac. no. 810.05.06)

Main tasks
Candidates are expected to:
- Teach courses in the bachelor and master programme "Business
Communication and Digital Media"  (for a survey, see
(http://studiegids.uvt.nl) and in the research master
(www.tilburguniversity.nl/prospectivestudents/masters/fcc/rmlc/)
- Participate in the research programme  'Multimodality & Cognition'. This
programme focuses on the cognitive and social ramifications of using
multimodal and digital communication
(www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/flw/cc/research/). In particular, the
candidate is expected to contribute to research into the relationship
between computer mediated communication and learning.
- Develop and supervise bachelor's and master's thesis research related to
this research programme.
- Be creative and innovative in using computer-based and collaborative
facilities for teaching and instruction, and in developing policy with
respect to e-learning in teaching and research.
- Execute managerial and administrative tasks.

Requirements
- A Ph D in one of the following disciplines: learning psychology,
(cognitive) linguistics, discourse studies, cognitive psychology, language
and information science, communication studies, cognitive science, or
another relevant discipline.
- Experienced in experimental research in the field of multimodal
discourse, communication and digital media.
- Strong affinity and familiarity with recent developments in the field of
digital media
- Broad deployability in instructional and organizational tasks;
- Demonstrable didactic qualities.

Salary
The collective labour agreement of Tilburg University applies. Pay
classification is according to level of experience and expertise, with a
minimum of 2.950,-- euro per month (salary scale 11). 

Information
More information about the vacancy can be obtained from Prof. Dr. A. Maes
(maes at uvt.nl).

It is the policy of the university to increase the number of women
employed, and also members of ethnic minority groups and handicapped.

Address for Applications:

Tilburg University, Arts Faculty
Drs. O. Zweekhorst, Managing Director 
vacancy no. 810.05.06
Room U 40
P.O. Box 90153 
5000 LE Tilburg 
The Netherlands
Or by email: solliciterenFDL at uvt.nl 

Application Deadline: 15-Sep-2005 

Contact Information:

Prof. Dr. Alfons Maes 
Email: maes at uvt.nl 
Website: http://www.uvt.nl/faculteiten/fcc/maes/





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