Associate Professor in Media Textual Analysis

The School of Communication and Culture invites applications for the position of associate professor in media textual analysis. The position is based at the Department of Media and Journalism Studies, which is part of the School of Communication and Culture.

The appointment is full-time and tenured and begins on 1 August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The School of Communication and Culture is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their personal background.

The position

The field of media and journalism studies is currently undergoing significant changes not least due to the increasing digitalisation of culture and society, which has radically transformed the basic conditions under which mediated content is produced, distributed, used and experienced. These new conditions call for critical and innovative ways to prepare students of media and journalism studies for a rapidly changing job market, and to produce high-quality research that helps citizens, society and industry to make sense of and navigate contemporary media landscapes. The Department of Media and Journalism Studies at Aarhus University is taking an international lead in developing research; study programmes based on the premise that the ability to understand fully the implications of digitalisation in communication, media production and distribution are essential in both research and teaching.

Against this background, we are looking for a colleague with strong skills in the textual analysis of a variety of new media forms in Nordic and international contexts, a colleague who methodologically and theoretically can strengthen and develop the department's profile in media textual analysis. We are looking for applicants who can document research results at an international level in one or more of the following areas:

• the transformation of texts in legacy media and their interaction with new media forms
• user-generated content in public as well as social media
• networked communication — for instance, discourse analysis, online conversation analysis or network analysis with respect to online communities, social media practices, shared and viral content etc.
• cross-/transmedia or cross-platform analysis
• Scandinavian and other media texts in a Scandinavian context

The successful applicant is expected to be able to apply multiple analytical perspectives and to develop theory and methodology relevant to the position.

Research

The Department of Media and Journalism Studies at Aarhus University has a significant international profile and provides a mature and robust research environment. Information about departmental research relevant for the position:

The successful applicant will be expected to play a role in developing research in the field of media textual analysis with an emphasis on new digital media formats, and to publish original peer-reviewed research internationally. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to research initiatives in relation to the research community at the department in terms of new collaborative research projects with internal and external partners, and in connection with external research funding.

Teaching

We are looking for an applicant who is enthusiastic about developing media textual analysis as a new field of teaching at the department, drawing on existing resources and competences as well as developing their own research portfolio and expertise in an internationally competitive and highly relevant field of teaching. Teaching on the department's degree programmes requires broad knowledge about various types of media texts, including fiction, documentary, television, film, social media and the World Wide Web.

More specifically, the applicant will be expected toteach Analysis of Digital Media and Media Textual Analysis on the Bachelor's degree programme in media studies and additionally be able to teach at least one other mandatory discipline on a degree programme at the department (for example the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in media studies or the Master's degree programme in journalism ). Please indicate which courses at the department you will be able to teach.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach in Danish as well as in English.

Talent development

We are looking for applicants who have experience of supervising students at both Bachelor's and Master's levels. The successful applicant will be expected to supervise students at both Bachelor's and Master's levels, and to supervise and help develop the careers of early-career researchers as well as recruiting and supervising PhD students and participating in the development and implementation of PhD courses within the field.

Knowledge exchange

It is expected that the successful applicant will engage in knowledge exchange with various sectors of society outside the university, and contribute to the general public debate in areas related to the position. The successful applicant will have excellent opportunities to engage in relevant collaborative initiatives with partners inside and outside Aarhus University.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD degree or must document equivalent qualifications in a relevant field related to media textual analysis as well as teaching and research experience commensurate with that attained through an assistant professorship. Applicants must be able to document, relevant to the position:

• an internationally oriented research profile as documented by a strong international peer-reviewed research publication record within media textual analysis in a digital context
• experience of participation in national and international research projects as well as national and international research networks
• teaching and supervision competences and experience at BA and MA level, including curriculum development within disciplines relevant to the position
• experience of knowledge exchange
• completion of a teacher-training programme designed for university teaching or an equivalent qualification

Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can document:

• experience of applying for external research funding
• experience in working with Scandinavian media texts

Finally, applicants are asked to provide a research plan for the next five years as well as stating how they see themselves and the department contributing to future research developments within the field.

Please note that applications that do not include uploaded publications (maximum eight) will not be considered.

Although the Aarhus University application system includes an option to upload letters of recommendation, please do not include letters of recommendation or references with the application. Applicants who are invited to an interview may be asked to provide references.

Work environment

Active participation in the daily life of the department is a high priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students. In order to maintain and develop the department's excellent teaching and research environment, the successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis.

We respect the balance between work and private life and strive to create a work environment in which that balance can be maintained. You can read more about family and work-life balance in Denmark.

International applicants

International applicants are encouraged to read about the

attractive working conditions

and other benefits of working at Aarhus University and in Denmark, including healthcare, paid holidays and, if relevant, maternity/paternity leave, childcare and schooling. Aarhus University offers a wide variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a

relocation service

and an

AU Expat Partner Programme

. You can also find information about the

taxation aspects of international researchers' employment by AU

.

An appointee who does not speak Danish will be required to acquire proficiency in Danish equivalent to level B2 (CEFR) in order to handle tasks, including administrative and managerial responsibilities, and to participate fully in the activities of the School of Communication and Culture within approximately three years of commencing the appointment. These include, but are not limited to, teaching and examining students, reading work-related texts and participating in meetings and collegial gatherings in Danish.

The department

The place of employment is the Department of Media and Journalism Studies, Helsingforsgade 14, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

Prospective applicants are invited to view the department's website .

School of Communication and Culture

The school is a part of the Faculty of Arts. You will find information about the school and its

research programmes

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departments

and diverse activities on its

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Qualification requirements

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.

Formalities

Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities

(the Appointment Order)

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The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates and

no more than eight examples of academic production (mandatory)

. Please upload this material electronically along with your application.

If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English. Application deadline is at 11.59 pm Danish time (same as Central European Time) on the deadline day.

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of Arts:

shortlisting

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners: . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here:

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.

The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 550 academic staff members, 240 PhD students, 9,500 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.

The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.
The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.

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