Assistant Professor in Music and Media

9 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Utrecht University

Research Field

Cultural studies

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

15 Mar 2024 – 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Media and Culture Studies is seeking an assistant professor with a profile in Music and Media. We are looking for candidates who can contribute to the research, teaching and public engagement of the department from a specialisation in music and media. You should have a strong profile in the field of media theory and history, European cinema, psychology of audiovisual analysis and/or complementary expertise.

Your job
As Assistant Professor in Music and Media, you will teach in the BA Muziekwetenschap (Dutch), the MA Applied Musicology (English) and/or RMA Musicology (English).

Our 3-year undergraduate programme in Musicology focuses on Western music from the Middle Ages to the present (track ‘Historical Musicology’), and on the impact of (digital) media on the production, reception and distribution of music (track ‘Music and Media’). The one-year Applied Musicology graduate programme focuses specifically on the music industry, while the two-year Research MA Musicology focuses more on musicological research.

Ideally, you are also be able to teach in other programmes of the department (e.g. BA Media en Cultuur; MA Film and Television Cultures) and in interdisciplinary contexts within and beyond the Faculty of Humanities. Administrative and/or managerial tasks may be part of the job.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

For this position, we are looking for a committed and enthusiastic colleague with a heart for research, education, and an interest in various forms of collaboration with other disciplines and the professional field of music.

Ideally, you:

• enjoy being part of a team and are open to collaborating in various contexts, sharing knowledge and experiences, and contributing to an open, inclusive, and collegial atmosphere;
• are able to convey your knowledge to students, researchers, and professionals in an enthusiastic manner;
• are an internationally active researcher in music and media, and have completed a PhD in a field relevant to the position;
• publish regularly in academic journals and book publications;
• are an experienced and dedicated teacher and supervisor;
• have an international network in academia and beyond, especially in the professional field of music or media, and are able to engage this network in the development of innovative research projects;
• have excellent communication skills and are capable of inspiring a positive team spirit;
• are willing to take on managerial responsibilities at diverse levels of our department and faculty.

Moreover:

• you have a strong command of the English language, and preferably also the Dutch language at level C1 . This is relevant because we offer courses in both languages, and because we work with an international group of students and staff. We can assist in reaching the appropriate language level;
• if you do not yet have a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ, in Dutch: Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO), you will obtain this in the first two years of your appointment.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

• an employment contract for 12 months with the prospect of a permanent employment contract;
• a working week of 38 hours and a gross monthly salary between € 4.332,- and € 5.929,- in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

The job’s allocation is set to 40% research and 60% teaching. Within the 60% for teaching, there is 10% free space that will not be scheduled.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development , leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

Selection process

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications, and your motivation letter, detailing your experience and competence with regard to research and teaching, via the ‘apply now’ button.

The start date of this position is 15 August 2024.

Additional comments

For more information, please contact Professor Emile Wennekes at [email protected] .

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/337585/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3512EV

Street

Muntstraat 2A

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/337585/assistant-professor-in-music-and-med…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.uu.nl/

Street

Domplein 29

Postal Code

3512 JE

STATUS: EXPIRED