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University, applications are invited for the position of

A TENURE TRACK AT THE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL (0.8 fte)
(vac. no. 810.05.06)

Main tasks
Candidates are expected to:
- Teach courses in the bachelor and master programme "Business
Communication and Digital Media" (for a survey, see
(http://studiegids.uvt.nl) and in the research master
(www.tilburguniversity.nl/prospectivestudents/masters/fcc/rmlc/)
- Participate in the research programme 'Multimodality & Cognition'. This
programme focuses on the cognitive and social ramifications of using
multimodal and digital communication
(www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/flw/cc/research/). In particular, the
candidate is expected to contribute to research into the relationship
between computer mediated communication and learning.
- Develop and supervise bachelor's and master's thesis research related to
this research programme.
- Be creative and innovative in using computer-based and collaborative
facilities for teaching and instruction, and in developing policy with
respect to e-learning in teaching and research.
- Execute managerial and administrative tasks.

Requirements
- A Ph D in one of the following disciplines: learning psychology,
(cognitive) linguistics, discourse studies, cognitive psychology, language
and information science, communication studies, cognitive science, or
another relevant discipline.
- Experienced in experimental research in the field of multimodal
discourse, communication and digital media.
- Strong affinity and familiarity with recent developments in the field of
digital media
- Broad deployability in instructional and organizational tasks;
- Demonstrable didactic qualities.

Salary
The collective labour agreement of Tilburg University applies. Pay
classification is according to level of experience and expertise, with a
minimum of 2.950,-- euro per month (salary scale 11).

Information
More information about the vacancy can be obtained from Prof. Dr. A. Maes
(maes@uvt.nl).

It is the policy of the university to increase the number of women
employed, and also members of ethnic minority groups and handicapped.

Address for Applications:

Tilburg University, Arts Faculty
Drs. O. Zweekhorst, Managing Director
vacancy no. 810.05.06
Room U 40
P.O. Box 90153
5000 LE Tilburg
The Netherlands
Or by email: solliciterenFDL@uvt.nl

Application Deadline: 15-Sep-2005

Contact Information:

Prof. Dr. Alfons Maes
Email: maes@uvt.nl
Website: http://www.uvt.nl/faculteiten/fcc/maes/

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