You are a dynamic and ambitious researcher with a strong profile, demonstrable by international publications and an international academic network. Your publications show broad knowledge of digital media culture, familiarity with internet studies and a strong affinity with digital research methodologies, including OSINT and data journalism skills. Your research matches the profile of the Amsterdam School for Culural Analysis, particularly in the area of mediality.
You are able to develop and provide modules in the MA curriculum in New Media & Digital Culture and the BA in Media & Information. You can demonstrate flexibility in teaching on topics beyond your own research focus, a willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams of teachers and the ability to offer inspiring lectures and tutorials in the BA, MA and minor programmes that aspire to a wide range of students.
Your experience and profile:
- holds a PhD in the Humanities or Social Sciences with a research focus on social media and digital culture;
- has an international academic network in the research area concerned;
- provides research output commensurate with the level of the position;
- is an active and ambitious researcher with a strong publication record;
- demonstrates ability and ambition to obtain external research grants;
- has wide and relevant teaching experience at BA and MA level;
- has excellent command (near-native fluency) of both Dutch and English. An active and passive command of Dutch must be acquired within two years of the employment contract and the state examination for Dutch as a Second Language programme II must be passed;
- has experience with digital and audiovisual teaching facilities and affinity with IT in university teaching;
- is experienced in valorisation and practice-based education and/or research;
- is a good team worker and versatile at all levels, capable of multidisciplinary co-operation;
- has excellent organisational experience and skills;
- has acquired the Dutch Basic Teaching Qualification, or is willing to acquire this within the first two years.
Research that entails collaboration with non-academic institutions and agencies in the Netherlands, Europe, and beyond is highly welcome.