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Wed Mar 3 2004

Jobs: Cog Ling, Communication: Asst Prof, Tilburg U

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    Message 1: Multimodal Digital Communication: Asst Prof, Tilburg University

    Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 12:39:36 -0500 (EST)
    From: maes <maesuvt.nl>
    Subject: Multimodal Digital Communication: Asst Prof, Tilburg University




    University or Organization: Tilburg University Department: Arts Faculty Communication & Cognition Group Rank of Job: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Pragmatics, Multimodal digital communication

    Description:

    The Faculty of Arts at Tilburg University (The Netherlands), in particular the Communication and Cognition Group announces two tenure track positions at the assistant professor level.

    TWO TENURE TRACK POSITIONS AT THE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL (vac. no. 810.04.03)

    Main tasks: Candidates are expected to: � Teach courses in the programme "Business Communication and Digital Media" (for a survey, see http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/flw/education/ ). � Participate in the research programme ''Multimodality & Cognition'' of the Communication and Cognition Group. This programme is focused on the cognitive and social ramifications of using multimodal and digital communication. See for a description of the programme ( http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/flw/cc/research/ ) � Develop and supervise bachelor's and master's thesis research related to this research programme. � Use computer-based and collaborative facilities for teaching and instruction. � Execute managerial and administrative tasks.

    Requirements � We are inviting applications from candidates with one of the following two profiles: � Expertise in the field of the processing, the use and the design of multimodal, digital communication. Strong preference for a candidate with a PhD in one of the following disciplines: (cognitive) linguistics, discourse studies, language and information science, communication studies, cognitive science, (cognitive, perception or educational) psychology. � Expertise in the field of social, cultural and organisational aspects of digital and multimodal communication (management, implementation, (inter)cultural aspects in organisations). Strong preference for a candidate with a PhD in one of the following disciplines: business communication, communication studies, information management, information sciences, social psychology, organisation studies, cultural anthropology. � 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 2.934,-- euro per month (salary scale 11) with a possible upgrade to scale 12.

    Furthermore, the usual facilities (desk, computer, some travel money) are offered, as well as support with housing, immigrations, etc.

    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Prof. Dr. Alfons Maes POBox 90153 Tilburg, 5000 LE Netherlands

    Applications are due by 20-Mar-2004

    Contact Information: Prof. Dr. Alfons Maes Email: maesuvt.nl Website: http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/flw/cc/

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