About this role
Assistant Professor in Media & Communication Published Monday 21 Sep 2026 Deadline Tuesday 6 Oct 2026 Work area Academic staff Organisational unit Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC) Salary € 4.925 - € 6.682 Employment 0.8 fte - 1 fte Introduction Do you have academic knowledge and expertise in the field of media & communication? Does your research focus on emerging communication and media technologies and their impact on society, business and culture? Can you contribute to educating future generations in media and communication at BA and MA levels? Then we might be looking for you. Job description The Media and Communication department of the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication is looking for an innovative and inspiring Assistant Professor in Media and Communication, on a Research Profile with 60% teaching and 40% research. They will be contributing to our high-quality education in BSc and MA levels and conduct innovative research in the field of media and communication. We are particularly looking for a candidate with knowledge and research expertise in the areas of media consumption, audience behaviour, brand communication and/or social media/digital marketing. Knowledge on quantitative methods and digital research methods is considered an advantage. Job requirements - A PhD in one of the social sciences, preferably in the field of media and communication, and ranks among the 10-20% of his or her peer group; - A strong research track record, including publications in international refereed journals; - Expert knowledge in the field of communication science, media studies with a focus on media consumption, audience behaviour, brand communication and/or social media/digital marketing, and the ability to make a substantial contribution to the development of introductory and specialization courses in this field; - A broad knowledge and mastery of common research methods in m...