Employment
opportunity
Professor or Associate
Professor, Global Communication and Media
School of Public Policy and
International Affairs
Central European
University
Budapest,
Hungary
Application
deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2012 and
continue until the position is filled.
The recently-launched School of Public
Policy and International Affairs (SPPIA) at Central European University invites
applications for a Professor or an Associate Professor to build and lead a
specialization in Global Communication and Media within its two-year flagship
Master program, to be launched in Fall 2013. The position requires international
recognition in scholarship; evidence of work that bridges theory and practice;
and a Ph.D. in communication, media studies, political science, sociology,
policy studies, law, or a related field.
The dramatic shifts in geopolitical
power, facilitated by changing technologies, have engendered new
interdependences of electronic media, transitions in the information society,
and continuing convergence across information, communication and technology
sectors. Preparing future leaders from civil society, government, and business
requires a new pedagogical approach, instilling in SPPIA graduates the ability
to navigate multiple disciplinary, technological and geographical terrains. With
this position, SPPIA is looking for a remarkable individual who can bring
together global perspectives on the impact of new technologies, media
institutions and governance questions, as well as the changing nature of
transnational communication and information flows in open
societies.
The ideal candidate
will:
- exhibit excellence and passion for
teaching at the graduate level;
- show evidence of an active research
portfolio that has earned international recognition;
- be a dynamic leader who can strengthen
the intellectual and professional development of media and communication studies
at CEU and develop a specialization in the field within SPPIA’s flagship Master
program, to be launched in Fall 2013;
- demonstrate a commitment to research and
scholarship contributing to the development and sustainability of open
societies;
- be able to contribute with distinction
to one or more of the following curricular areas: Technology and Society;
Transnational Communication and Global Media; Social and Digital Media;
Fundamental Communication Rights; Information and Knowledge Economies; Internet
Governance; Civic Media; Media, Information and Communication Policy;
Comparative Media Institutions; or Media Development, among others;
and
- have a significant track record of
fundraising.
Duties and
responsibilities
Develop and lead a new specialization in Global
Communication and Media within SPPIA’s two-year
flagship Master program;
teach graduate courses; supervise master and doctoral students;
develop
innovative educational programs that emphasize bridging theory and
practice; engage with scholars and practitioners; and serve as Academic
Director of the Center for Media and Communication Studies. The successful
candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and regularly
publish in both academic and other venues.
Compensation
An internationally competitive salary is
offered commensurate with experience.
How to
Apply
Submit applications electronically to [log in to unmask] including
job code 2012/008 in the subject line.
Please include: (1) cover letter with
qualifications and brief statement of purpose about the future
development of
a specialization in the field of media and communication within SPPIA’s
flagship
Master program, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) sample scholarship, and
(4) names and contact information
for at least three references. Review of
applications will begin on March 15, 2012 and continue until
the position is
filled. The position is available starting August 1, 2012. For informal
inquiries, contact
SPPIA Dean Wolfgang Reinicke at [log in to unmask].
CEU is an equal opportunity employer.
About the School for Public Policy and
International Affairs
The School of Public
Policy and International Affairs at CEU is the first of its kind
in Central Europe – and one of the very few in Europe. Launched in the midst of multi-level policy
crises, we seek to uncover opportunities for policy innovation for the greater
good, working with students, faculty, researchers and practitioners unafraid to
challenge prevalent assumptions in the world of public policy and brave enough
to propose new solutions. While maintaining a necessary dose of humility in a
climate of unparalleled complexity, we aim to equip such individuals with the
tools to construct a community of “purpose beyond
power.”
To fulfill this promise and to educate the
kind of leaders our world needs, SPPIA will break out of disciplinary silos and
create an educational experience that involves not only the acquisition of
skills and knowledge but also the cultivation of a mindset that emphasizes
entrepreneurship, innovation, cultural awareness and a commitment to the public
good.
Commencing in September 2013, SPPIA’s
two-year professional Master degree program will attract exceptional students
from across the globe who seek a transformational experience to prepare them for
a career as leaders and change-makers in the public, civil society, and private
sectors. Building on Central European University’s rich traditions of promoting
diversity and open societies, the SPPIA will cultivate a rigorous
interdisciplinary environment, a dynamic laboratory of ideas whose product will
be continually tested and adjusted against available evidence from the world of
practice.
About the Center for Media and Communication
Studies (CMCS)
The CMCS is the research center of CEU
dedicated to advancing media and communication scholarship and policy and the
democratic potential of the media. The Center produces scholarly and
practice-oriented research addressing academic, policy and civil society needs.
CMCS research and activities include media and communication policy, social
media and free expression, civil society and participatory media, fundamental
communication and informational rights, and the complexities of media and
communication in transition. The Center was initiated in 2004 through the joint
efforts of the CEU and the Annenberg
School for Communication at the
University of
Pennsylvania. The Center
serves as a focal point for an international network of acclaimed scholars and
academic institutions; offers innovative courses across several CEU departments;
provides trainings and consultancies; and organizes scholarly exchanges through
workshops, lectures and conferences on current developments in the
field.
About Central European University
Central European University (CEU) is a research-intensive
university specializing in graduate education in the social sciences,
humanities, law and business. It is located in Budapest, and accredited in the United States and Hungary. The
language of instruction is English. CEU’s mission is to promote academic
excellence, state-of-the-art research, and civic engagement, in order to
contribute to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern Europe,
the former Soviet Union, and other countries
throughout the world. CEU offers both master and doctoral programs, and enrolls
more than 1500 students from over 100 nations. The teaching staff consists of
more than 140 resident faculty members from over 40 countries, and a large
number of prominent visiting scholars from around the world.
Central European University
www.ceu.hu