Chair of Media Theory (Full Professor)

Zeppelin University (ZU) in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance is a private, state-recognized endowed university offering bachelor, master and PhD programs in economics, cultural studies and political science. It is committed to interdisciplinarity, internationality and individuality in research and teaching.

Zeppelin University invites applications for the position of a

Chair of Media Theory (Full Professor)

within the Department of Culture & Communication. The position is to be filled at the earliest possible opportunity.

The Zeppelin University is seeking to appoint a scholar who should represent the field of media theory in teaching and research. His or her teaching should cover the theory and history of electronic media in particular, as well as methods of media studies (especially film and moving image analysis). 

Within the framework of its profile development, Zeppelin University has set itself the goal of creating visible and sustainable research focuses with the following research clusters: Arts Production and Cultural Policy in Transformation; Computational Social Science; Decision Research; and Governance of Global Cooperation networks. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the research cluster Computational Social Science. 

The successful candidate will have an established international-level research profile, demonstrated by articles in peer-reviewed journals and publications with recognized academic publishers, as well as a track record of developing externally funded research projects, and an established commitment to teaching excellence. In addition, the appointee should be committed to high-quality teaching. He or she will be expected to provide courses that suit this profile in the context of the university’s bachelor, master and doctoral programs. Zeppelin University has established an excellent reputation in the areas of research-based learning, project-based teaching in small groups and student research. The postholder will be expected to provide teaching formats that contribute to the further development of this profile. 

The appointee should have an interest in interdisciplinary research and teaching and will be expected to contribute in the acquisition of research grants. He or she will be expected to participate in university self-government and in the activities of one of the university’s research clusters. Zeppelin University offers an exceptional academic body and cohort, a pleasant working environment and highly motivated students. 

As per Article 47 Landeshochschulgesetz (state higher education act) eligible candidates shall have a relevant Master (or equivalent), a PhD and a distinguished record of post-doctoral research and teaching, demonstrated by a successfully completed habilitation or a Junior-Professorship with positive final evaluation or equivalent research and teaching achievements.

Zeppelin University is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be given priority. Zeppelin University supports the compatibility of family and work and promotes gender equality in science. Qualified women are expressly encouraged to apply.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, copies of academic certificates, list of courses, and PDFs of the applicant’s most important three publications to date as well as a short description of your research profile, your track record of research funding and your teaching approach. The documents are to be send wrapped in one PDF-File to Brigitte Specht | brigitte.specht@zu.de.

To ensure full consideration, applications must have been received by March 20, 2020.

CONTACT
For additional information please contact: Prof. Dr. Karen van den Berg (chair of appointment committee) | | Zeppelin University | Am Seemooser Horn 20 | 88045 Friedrichshafen | karen.vandenberg@zu.de. 

The appointment lectures are expected to take place on May 7, 2020.