Assistant Professor in Media & Communication

Unist; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home option

38 days annual leave? 41 days of paid

Job summary

Erasmus University Rotterdam invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Media and Communication. This 60/40 teaching/research profile contributes to BA and MA courses, and to innovative research in media and communication.

Expertise in media consumption, audience behaviour, brand communication or social media is highly valued, with knowledge of quantitative methods a plus. Based at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, the role is 0.8–1 FTE at the Woudestein Campus.

Qualifications

• PhD in social sciences, preferably media & communication.
• Strong research track record with international publications.
• Expert knowledge in media/communication with focus areas such as media consumption, audience behaviour, brand communication and social media/digital marketing.
• Good command of quantitative/digital research methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching at BA and MA levels.
• Conduct innovative research in media and communication.
• Develop and teach courses on media consumption, audience behaviour, brand communication and/or social media/digital marketing.
• Supervise junior researchers and PhD students.

Skills

Media & communication knowledge

Audience behaviour

Brand communication

Social media/digital marketing

Quantitative methods

Digital research methods

Education

PhD in social sciences or media & communication

Tools

Quantitative analysis

Digital research tools

Job description

Communication sciences » Business communication

Organisation/Company Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) Research Field Communication sciences » Business communication Communication sciences » Media studies Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 6 Oct 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 38.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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.

• 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 media and communication. Knowledge of quantitative/digital methods is considered an advantage;
• The potential to generate research funds from national and international funding agencies and to supervise junior researchers and PhD students;
• Prior teaching experience and the proven ability to inspire students from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, apparent from positive assessments by students and peers;
• The ability and willingness to teach a wide range of topics in the field of media and communication and to develop new courses;
• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English. Non-English speakers have to meet the C1-standards of the Common European Framework (CEF). International applicants are expected to acquire a passive understanding of the Dutch language within two years;
• Strong team-playing, organizational and communication skills;
• Experience in international academic settings;
• A willingness to develop knowledge and skills in various disciplines.

Additional Information

We offer you an internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with excellent working conditions in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU).

The starting date of this position is 1 January 2026. You will be based at the Woudestein Campus in the Department of Media and Communication in the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC). This position is 0.8 - 1 FTE. The salary is dependent on your experience and knowledge and ranges from a minimum of € 4.925 (Salary scale 11) to a maximum of € 7.573 gross per month (Salary scale 12) on a full time basis, in accordance with the CAO-NU. The duration of the contract is 18 months with possible conversion to a permanent position upon good performance.

Everything else we offer you, you can find below!

• Everything you need for a good work-life balance : the option to work from home in consultation with your manager, 41 days of paid leave with a 40 hour contract, 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a significant discount on a subscription for our on-campus sports centre !
• Moving to the Netherlands for your job with EUR? Then you may be eligible for the 30%-ruling if you meet the requirements of the Belastingdienst (Dutch tax agency), and with our Dual Career Programme we will also help your partner find the right job for them.

Selection process

The Selection Committee will invite a small number of candidates for an interview. The selection procedure will consist of two rounds of interviews. The first round of interviews will take place in week 42, from 12 to 16 October 2026. The second round will take place in week 44, from 26 to 28 October 2026. We kindly ask you to take these dates into account when making your own plans.

We look forward to receiving your application.