Below are 2 faculty positions in CEU. The university is greatly located in Budapest, (I have visited it, and I still have this great impression). the 2 positions are open and both are full time positions.
Good Luck! Rita Chemaly
Open Rank Faculty Position, New Media & Global Communications
Application deadline: Review will begin on September 28, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.
Full Or Part Time: Full-time
Description
The School of Public Policy (SPP) at Central European University in Budapest was launched in 2011 and is dedicated to making public policy not just innovative but revolutionary.
Central European University is a graduate-level “crossroads” university where faculty and students from more than 100 countries come to engage in interdisciplinary education, pursue advanced scholarship, and address some of society’s most vexing problems.
SPP invites applications for an open rank faculty position in New Media and Global Communications. Facilitated by changing technologies, new forms of media have engendered new interdependencies 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 SPP graduates the ability to navigate multiple disciplinary, technological and geographical terrains. With this position, SPP is looking for an individual who can bring together global perspectives on new technologies, media institutions and governance questions, as well as the changing nature of transnational communication and information flows in open societies.
This faculty member will make an important contribution to developing the media studies portfolio within the School, teach graduate courses, develop innovative educational programs that emphasize bridging theory and practice, and engage with scholars and practitioners. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and regularly publish in both academic and other venues. This faculty member would be among a community of researchers at the Center for Media, Data and Society at SPP.
The ideal candidate will:
• Have a Ph.D. and / or post graduate qualification in communication, media studies, political science, sociology, policy studies, law, or a related field;
• Have a strong record of academic publication and / or equivalent professional portfolio;
• Provide evidence of work that bridges theory and practice;
• 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;
• Contribute to strengthening the intellectual and professional development of media and communication studies at SPP;
• Exhibit excellence and passion for teaching at the graduate level and capacity to teach components of the core curriculum;
• Demonstrate a commitment to research and scholarship contributing to the development and sustainability of open societies.
We encourage applications from candidates who are willing to make a long-term commitment to living and working in Budapest.
Compensation
An internationally competitive salary is offered commensurate with experience. Central European University offers an attractive benefits package.
About Central European University
Central European University (CEU) is a research-intensive university specializing in graduate education in the social sciences, humanities, public policy, law, and business. It is located in Budapest, Hungary, 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 around the world. CEU offers both masters and doctoral programs, and enrolls more than 1,500 students from over 100 nations. The teaching staff consists of more than 180 resident faculty members from over 40 countries, in addition to a large number of prominent visiting scholars from around the world.
The normal teaching load at CEU is 12 taught credits (where one credit equals 50 minutes of classroom contact over a 12-week academic term) per academic year, plus student supervision.
About the School of Public Policy
In the words of its founder, George Soros, SPP aspires to become a “new kind of global institution dealing with global problems.” In its degree and non-degree programs, SPP aims to 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. SPP’s programs attract exceptional students from across the globe who seek a transformational experience to prepare for a career as change-makers in the public, civil society, and private sectors. Building on Central European University’s rich tradition of promoting diversity and open societies, SPP cultivates a rigorous interdisciplinary environment and strives to become a dynamic laboratory of ideas.
Open Rank Faculty Position, Journalism and Media Studies (Global South)
Application deadline: Review will begin on September 28, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.
Full Or Part Time: Full-time
Description
The School of Public Policy (SPP) at Central European University in Budapest was launched in 2011 and is dedicated to making public policy not just innovative but revolutionary.
Central European University is a graduate-level “crossroads” university where faculty and students from more than 100 countries come to engage in interdisciplinary education, pursue advanced scholarship, and address some of society’s most vexing problems.
SPP has an exciting opportunity for a media specialist to join the School, to actively contribute to the shaping of SPP’s teaching and research agenda and to the School’s mission of combining academic knowledge with applied learning and practice. This position is full time and open to all ranks. We particularly encourage applications from candidates working on Global South / Non Western media, with a focus on the intersection of media, politics and diplomacy, and who have the professional skills to empower students to communicate their ideas through interaction with real-world media.
This faculty member will make an important contribution to developing the media studies portfolio within the School, teach graduate courses, develop innovative educational programs that emphasize bridging theory and practice, engage with scholars and practitioners. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and regularly publish in both academic and other venues.
The ideal candidates will:
• Have a Ph.D. and / or post graduate qualification in communication, media studies, political science, sociology, policy studies, law, or a related field;
• Have a strong record of academic publication and / or equivalent professional portfolio;
• Provide evidence of work that bridges theory and practice;
• Have transferable experience in journalism, production, broadcast, branding or related areas; focus on Global South / Non Western media, and the intersection of media, politics and diplomacy is preferred. The candidate will contribute innovative ideas for media courses within the interdisciplinary context of the School’s curricula, for example in relation to public policy, globalization and diplomacy;
• Contribute to strengthening the intellectual and professional development of media and communication studies at SPP;
• Exhibit excellence and passion for teaching at the graduate level and capacity to teach components of the core curriculum;
• Demonstrate a commitment to research and scholarship contributing to the development and sustainability of open societies.
We encourage applications from candidates who are willing to make a long-term commitment to living and working in Budapest.
Compensation
An internationally competitive salary is offered commensurate with experience. Central European University offers an attractive benefits package.
About Central European University
Central European University (CEU) is a research-intensive university specializing in graduate education in the social sciences, humanities, public policy, law, and business. It is located in Budapest, Hungary, 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 around the world. CEU offers both master’s and doctoral programs, and enrolls more than 1,500 students from over 100 nations. The teaching staff consists of more than 180 resident faculty members from over 40 countries, in addition to a large number of prominent visiting scholars from around the world.
The normal teaching load at CEU is 12 taught credits (where one credit equals 50 minutes of classroom contact over a 12-week academic term) per academic year, plus student supervision.
About the School of Public Policy
In the words of its founder, George Soros, SPP aspires to become a “new kind of global institution dealing with global problems.” In its degree and non-degree programs, SPP aims to 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. SPP’s programs attract exceptional students from across the globe who seek a transformational experience to prepare for a career as change-makers in the public, civil society, and private sectors. Building on Central European University’s rich tradition of promoting diversity and open societies, SPP cultivates a rigorous interdisciplinary environment and strives to become a dynamic laboratory of ideas.