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Ihre Aufgaben: Eigene wissenschaftliche Tätigkeiten mit dem Qualifikationsziel einer Habilitation (zweites Buch) und darüber hinaus Lehre (4 SWS), die Betreuung von Studierenden im BA und MA Studiengang Ethnologie sowie Mitarbeit bei administrativen Aufgaben. Ihr Profil: Erwünschte Qualifikationen sind: Eine erfolgreich abgeschlossene Promotion im Fach Ethnologie. Bevorzugt wird zudem eine regionale Spezialisierung auf das insulare Südostasien sowie ein Theorieschwerpunkt eigener Wahl. Schwerpunkte in der Lehre sind u.a.: insulares Südostasien und dessen transkulturelle Vernetzungen, Theorien, Kulturökologie, religiöse Dynamiken, politische Ethnologie, interkulturelle Ethik.

The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time teaching stream appointment in the area of Design and Interactive Media Production at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. Applicants must have a PhD degree in digital media, communication, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or a user-centered design field by the appointment start date, or shortly thereafter. We are looking for candidates whose academic work and practice focuses on design pedagogy and digital media production. We are seeking candidates who have hands-on experience in teaching and development of design and production of interactive digital media as well as designing curricula around these skillsets to complement our existing strengths. The applicant must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and lab development, pedagogical research on experiential pedagogy that may include innovative teaching and assessment methods emphasizing the connections between design thinking, production, UI design & analysis, and broader curriculum development. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

The South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences – Soest Campus – invites applications for the position of Professor in Intercultural Business Communication & Business English (Bes.-Gr. W 2) at the Center for Business Education (Faculty of Electrical Engineering) at the earliest opportunity Responsibilities – Academic teaching and practice-oriented research Application-oriented teaching with a focus on the bachelor’s degree course “Business Administration with Informatics”. The programme is entirely taught in English and is aimed at international students from currently more than 65 nations. You will teach several modules in the field of Intercultural Communication, Business Communication, modules related to Soft Skill Training, and Business & Academic English. Application-oriented teaching in the field of Intercultural Business Communication in the degree courses Industrial Engineering (Bachelor), International Management and Information Systems (Master), and Advanced Engineering and Engineering Management (Master), and others as required. Coordination of the lecturers in the English, Soft Skills, and Technical English modules. Development of a language center. Based on your expertise in Intercultural Business Communication and professional experience, you will contribute to the development of curricula. Supporting students in their preparation for studying abroad / international work experience. Further development of existing international contacts and establishing new ones. Willingness to acquire third-party funding for own research activities. Based on your academic and professional experience, engage and advance research at the Center for Business Education and drive interdisciplinary research cooperations. Active participation in the academic self-administration. Conducting on-campus and online courses on Saturdays if applicable, with Saturday work being compensated for on another day of the week; creation of teaching materials for self-study Conducting courses at all university locations. Competencies – scientifically sound and practice-oriented Above-average university degree either in the field of economics / international business or comparable in combination with relevant practical experience in the field of intercultural communication / business communication / linguistics or above-average university degree in the field of communication sciences / linguistics or comparable in combination with relevant practical experience in the field of economics / international business. Outstanding doctoral degree in one of the fields described above or a comparable scientific qualification. Relevant experience in teaching and developing curricula in line with the vacant profile. A minimum of 5 years of working experience, at least 3 of them outside academia. Excellent didactic skills (especially regarding eLearning and modern teaching concepts). German language skills at a native level. Demonstrated English language proficiency at a native level. Teaching competence and pedagogical aptitude. Our offer Attractive and diverse activities at one of the largest state universities of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia. Independent structuring of teaching and research. Diverse and international student body and an open-minded team of lecturers with a wide range of international contacts. Family-like work atmosphere in a modern environment. Strong links to enterprises in the economic region of South Westphalia, the largest industrial region in North Rhine-Westphalia with more than 160 world market leaders. Compatibility of work, family, and private life. Living and working in a pleasant region with high leisure benefits and attractive cost of living.

Do you have a passion for digital communication techniques such as blogging, vlogging or podcasting? Can you explain the differences in producing coherent multimedia content? If so, Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking an Associate Lecturer to join the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication next year to teach the module on digital communication practice. As Associate Lecturer you would teach the following module: • Communicating Digitally • 33 hours in total • 11 teaching days You will have knowledge of advanced skills in digital communication techniques (including blogging, vlogging, podcasting, social media and digital publications), recent experience of working directly in at least two of these publication formats / interactive environments, and be qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience).

The University of Münster, Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology, invites applications for a W1 professorship with tenure track to W2 for Sociology: “Migration, Diversity and Social Cohesion”. The professorship is intended in particular to support, through teaching and research, the new Master's program “Diversity and Social Inequality”, which will begin in the Winter Semester 2025/26 at the Department. The future incumbent will be expected to address the full scope of diversity, beyond ethnic and religious differences, throughout the qualification phase and to place it in a systematic context with questions of social inequality and social cohesion. Successful applications must meet the following criteria: very good doctorate in sociology/social sciences with a focus on sociology initial achievements in the postdoctoral phase demonstrated by relevant empirical research and publications (particularly articles in peer-reviewed journals) research connections to a second topic beyond the dissertation empirical research on the sociology of migration societies and, beyond that, on the sociology of diversity, with consideration of issues of social cohesion experience in university teaching We also desire an initial experience in: securing third-party funding, publishing in English-language journals, conducting and organizing projects, academic self-administration, and an international orientation.

The research professorship is part of the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM) and involves a significantly reduced teaching load. The IWM’s research focuses on knowledge acquisition, knowledge exchange and cooperation with digital media. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and manage a lab dedicated to the development and analysis of innovative digitally supported teaching and learning environments. The professorship is closely involved in developing the “IWM Future Innovation Space” and heads the “Digital Teaching Lab” operated by IWM and the University of Tübingen. A keen interest in technical developments (e.g., AI, eye-tracking, multimodal learning environments) is desired. Collaboration with practitioners and the institutional structures of teacher education (co-construction) is of particular importance. As a member of the Leibniz Association, the IWM is committed to international standards of excellence in science and offers outstanding conditions for academic work. A distinguished, internationally visible profile in empirical research on teaching and learning, substantial acquisition of competitive third-party funding, and engagement in research outreach and knowledge transfer activities are expected. A willingness to engage in cooperative interdisciplinary research with other IWM labs and to participate in the management and further development of the IWM is required. A variety of synergies arise out of IWM’s close relationships with other stakeholders in Tübingen’s education research, such as the graduate school and expert network LEAD, the Hector Research Institute of Education Sciences and Psychology, school psychology, and Tübingen’s research focus on AI. The Director of the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Cress (u.cress@iwm-tuebingen.de), will be glad to help prospective applicants with further information concerning the appointment on request. Further information: www.iwm-tuebingen.de Required qualifications include a PhD or equivalent degree as well as postdoctoral qualifications and teaching experience equivalent to the requirements of a full professorship.

Part-time position (20 hours per week) for a period of 2 years – with the possibility of extension – in the German-British DFG/AHRC research project "Project StoryMachine: Exploring Implications of Recommender Based Spatial Hypertext Systems for Folklore and the Humanities". Remuneration is in accordance with TV-L EG 13. Your Responsibilities: • Project coordination, e.g., correspondence with network members and research participants • Conception, organization and implementation of empirical studies • Data collection, data transcription and analysis • Participation in the analysis of folkloristic databases, collections and indices as well as digital hypertext systems and fictions • Exchange and cooperation with network partners and practical actors from the field (e.g., schools, artists and regional NGOs) • Participation and co-organization of meetings and events of the research network • Academic publications and presentations of the results in relevant journals and at national and international congresses; knowledge transfer • Good or very good university degree (Master's, BA/BSc, Staatsexamen or comparable) in a field directly relevant for the Project, for example in (empirical) cultural, literary or media studies, anthropology or digital humanities • Interest in and ability to make a significant conceptual, organizational and output- oriented contribution to the research project and team • Excellent German and English language skills (oral and written) at C1 or C2 level (CEFR); a keen interest in German-British research cooperation • Experience in research methods and data analysis in at least one of the following areas: - Qualitative-empirical social, reader and/or user research (e.g. focus groups, interviews) - Methods and tools of digital social sciences and/or digital humanities • Expertise and/or interest in digital cultural and narrative studies

A full-time indivisible position, in the field of the Digital Mediation of Historical Data within the Department of Historical Sciences. This position includes teaching and research activities as well as services to the community. TEACHING ACTIVITIES Several of these activities are integrated into a new specialism in the Digital Transmission of Historical Knowledge, which will open in September 2025 and which the post-holder will lead. Asterisks indicate courses and activities to be created or reconfigured. Master’s level HIST0092-1 Critical analysis of the uses of digital for historians – 30 hours Th (specialised Master’s). HIST0085-1 Digital mediation of historical knowledge – 15 hours Th + 30 hours Pr (specialised Master’s). HIST0093-1 Memorial tourism and historical reconstruction, including the practical contribution of digital – 15 hours devoted to the contribution of digital in a collegial course [45 hours in total, two other joint- lecturers]. HIST0086-1 Contemporary historiographical debates – 15 hours in a collegial course, focussed on the uses of digital in history (core curriculum). HIST0083-1 Preparatory methodological seminar for drafting the final dissertation, including training on the challenges of artificial intelligence – 15 hours on AI from a total of 45 hours, joint-lectureship (core curriculum). PSTG0054 Specialised Master’s internship – coordination, management, and prospection amounting to 30 hours.Academic Affairs department – Postesacademiques@uliege.be JOB REFERENCE: PA250101 PA…. Bachelor’s level – general course in training in historical research HIST0082 Practical introduction to historical research, including an introduction to artificial intelligence and the challenges of digital in history, 60 hours in B1 (with the support of a part-time teaching assistant and a French language teaching assistant). TOTAL: 180 hours of classes + 30 hours of internship management = 210 hours. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Research in the field of the digital mediation of historical knowledge. Promoting the results obtained in communications and publications (national and international level) and in the practical realisation of the digital mediation of historical knowledge. Scientific collaborations with colleagues in the Department of Historical Sciences, as well as with specialists in mediation and the digital humanities at ULiège. Integration into international scientific networks. Affiliation, if possible, within a research unit. More detailed specifications will be prepared in consultation with the selected candidate and the management of the chosen research unit. SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY Participation in the administrative life of the Department of Historical Sciences (councils, meetings, committees, activities to promote courses, etc.) On behalf of the Department and ULiège, participate in events and projects in the field of the digital mediation of historical knowledge. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED / PROFILES  Hold a doctorate related to the field of history.  Demonstrate a research background and publications in the field of the digital mediation of historical knowledge.  Demonstrate practical results in the field of the digital mediation of historical knowledge, both as author and designer.  Have experience in teaching history, at either undergraduate or graduate level.  Excellent knowledge of French. The profile being sought is that of a historian with expertise in analysis, the design and production of digital knowledge in all its forms, contributing to mediating historical knowledge.

Come and work with us! Our Fellowship Program invites international researchers to Bremen for four weeks to deepen and connect their research in the transformation of media, communication, and information. We are looking for established scholars who want to enjoy the thriving interdisciplinary research environment at ZeMKI. Disciplines include media and communication studies, computer science, film studies, educational science, studies in religion, and history. Since mid-2017, ZeMKI has regularly hosted colleagues from all over the world. What we expect: The duration of the fellowship is one month. Applicants should demonstrate experience in their respective field of research and a strong interest in working jointly with principal investigators at ZeMKI to develop new ideas together. The main focus of the ZeMKI Visiting Research Fellowship is to pursue a joint project with at least two ZeMKI Labs (find all descriptions here: https://zemki.uni-bremen.de/en/research/labs/). The joint project can take various forms and should aim to have an impact on academic and public debates in their respective area of scholarly focus. The following outputs are expected: a research paper submitted to the peer-reviewed ZeMKI Working Paper Series a public presentation in the ZeMKI Research Seminar For a successful application it is highly recommended to inform oneself thoroughly about current activities in the ZeMKI Labs of interest and the work of principal investigators at ZeMKI. What we offer: Research Resources: Fellows are welcome and encouraged to make use of and connect with ZeMKI’s research resources in the context of their collaboration with ZeMKI labs, including the research studios, IT pools/technical equipment, cooperatives, and initiatives. Access to the State and University Library Bremen: All fellows will be provided with access to the central academic library of the University of Bremen. Courses: Fellows are eligible to participate as listeners or guest lecturers in courses in the diverse media study programmes at ZeMKI. They have to individually ask for permission directly from the professor or lecturer. A honorarium of 3,000 euros plus a budget for research-related expenses of up to 1,500 euros

Die PH Zürich gestaltet Bildung, Schule und Unterricht von heute und morgen in Lehre und Forschung aktiv mit. Das Zentrum Bildung und Digitaler Wandel widmet sich den drei Forschungsfeldern «Education and Digital Society», «Digital Learning and Teaching» und «Computing Skills and Education». Im Rahmen des vom Schweizerischen Nationalfonds (SNF) geförderten Projekts «Equipping Schools: The Role of Finance in Shaping Switzerland’s Educational Media Landscapes, 1950–2010» ist im Zentrum Bildung und Digitaler Wandel eine Doktorand:innen-Stelle zu besetzen. Die oder der Stelleninhaber:in verfolgt das Promotionsvorhaben an der PH Zürich und immatrikuliert sich an einer Universität. Der Lohn richtet sich nach den SNF-Lohnansätzen für Doktorand:innen. Die im Rahmen des Projekts konzipierte und verfasste bildungshistorische Doktorarbeit basiert auf gemeinsam erhobenen finanzstatistischen Daten und weiteren selbstständig ausgewerteten historischen Quellen. Im Zentrum der Dissertation steht mindestens eine der sechs grössten Schweizer Städte, die tiefere Einblicke in die Dynamik von Budgetierungsprozessen und Bildungsausgaben im Kontext des medialen Wandels verspricht. Daneben entstehen gemeinsam mit anderen Teammitgliedern verfasste Artikel in internationalen Fachzeitschriften. Das bewegen Sie. Selbstständige Konzeption und Durchführung eines historischen Promotionsvorhabens Mitarbeit an einem umfassenden Datensatz zu Bildungsausgaben in der Schweiz Teamorientiertes Mitwirken im Forschungsprojekt Internationale Vortrags- und Publikationstätigkeiten Das bringen Sie mit. Masterabschluss, der zur Promotion berechtigt, in einer historischen, erziehungswissenschaftlichen oder verwandten Disziplin Interesse an Archivforschung und Freude an der Arbeit mit Finanzstatistiken Sichere Lesefähigkeiten in Französisch und Deutsch Das wird Sie begeistern. Eine Gelegenheit, sich über mehrere Jahre forschend in einem Themengebiet zu entfalten Interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit mit Forschenden in einem Team Unterstützung und individuelle Betreuung bei Ihrem Dissertationsvorhaben Spannende Tätigkeit mit ausgezeichneten Qualifizierungs- und Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten Kollegiale Unterstützung im Rahmen des Doktorand:innen-Netzwerks der PHZH

The Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Southern California seeks applications for a tenure track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor in the area of media industries and economics. We define media industries broadly, from television, film, music, telecommunication and radio, to streaming services, platforms and infrastructures, including social media, immersive and interactive media, gaming and game engine technology, and the convergences across them all. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the historical and shifting structural and material conditions transforming the media industries, whether technological, economic, political, legal and regulatory, or socio-cultural. Of notable interest are critical scholars interested in considerations of how power operates within these industries, while also tracking the latest developments in media innovation and entrepreneurship, how strategic media management and behavioral economics inform creative and corporate leadership, disruption of business models and supply chains, the nature and impact of datafication, algorithms, and artificial intelligence on media practices, and the challenges facing media labor, professionalization, and unionization. Other areas of specialization might include relationships to communities marginalized by race and ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and ableness; the relation of regulation and policy to media industries; the environmental impacts of media industries; and, the politics and policies of media convergence. The candidate will contribute to our Ph.D. program, industry-related master’s programs, and undergraduate program. Candidates should have a Ph.D. by the start of appointment in the fields of communication, media studies, economics, or related disciplines, and be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching, and a publication record indicative of promise for leading scholarship in this field. To be considered for this position, all candidates must apply at this link https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-or-associate-professor-of-communication/1209/74739616448. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in communication, media studies, or a related field. Submission materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-2 samples of recent refereed publications and the names of three references. Final candidates will be requested to submit three (3) letters of recommendation. The cover letter should be addressed to School of Communication Faculty Search, attention Prof. David Craig, Annenberg School of Communication, University of Southern California, 3502 Watt Way, Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281. Applicants may direct questions to Billie Shotlow at (shotlow@usc.edu) or (213-821-2718) regarding the search process. Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.

Die PH Zürich gestaltet Bildung, Schule und Unterricht von heute und morgen in Lehre und Forschung aktiv mit. Das Zentrum Bildung und Digitaler Wandel widmet sich den drei Forschungsfeldern «Education and Digital Society», «Digital Learning and Teaching» und «Computing Skills and Education». Im Rahmen des vom Schweizerischen Nationalfonds (SNF) geförderten Projekts «Equipping Schools: The Role of Finance in Shaping Switzerland’s Educational Media Landscapes, 1950–2010» ist im Zentrum Bildung und Digitaler Wandel eine Stelle als erfahrene:r Forscher:in mit Promotion zu besetzen. Der oder die Forscher:in wird für den quantitativen Teil des Projekts, den Aufbau der Datenbank sowie die vergleichenden Analysen verantwortlich sein. Die Person sorgt dafür, die in der Schweiz sehr heterogene kommunale Berichterstattung zu Ausgaben für Bildungsmedien zu harmonisieren. Durch Analysen weiterer Quellenbestände werden potenzielle Erklärungen für spezifische historische Entwicklungen erarbeitet. Diese Ergebnisse werden, auch gemeinsam mit weiteren Teammitgliedern, in Form von begutachteten Zeitschriftenartikeln veröffentlicht. Das bewegen Sie. Selbstständiges Auswerten finanzstatistischer Daten und archivalischer oder publizierter Quellen Erstellen eines umfassenden historischen Datensatzes Teamorientiertes Mitwirken im Forschungsprojekt Internationale Vortrags- und Publikationstätigkeiten Das bringen Sie mit. Promotion in einer historischen, erziehungswissenschaftlichen oder verwandten Disziplin Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit archivalischen und statistischen Quellen Sichere Lesefähigkeiten in Französisch und Deutsch Fundierte Kenntnisse des Schweizer Bildungswesens (von Vorteil) Das wird Sie begeistern. Eine Gelegenheit, sich über mehrere Jahre forschend in einem Themengebiet zu entfalten Interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit mit Forschenden in einem Team Spannende Tätigkeit mit ausgezeichneten Qualifizierungs- und Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten Bei Interesse und formaler Eignung Durchführung eines Qualifikationsprojektes (Habilitation, «Second Book») möglich

The Media Change and Innovation Division (Prof. Michael Latzer), Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ), University of Zurich is seeking applications for short-term visiting researchers. The successful applicants will work on dedicated topics that align with the division's research program including the chilling effects of dataveillance, the religion-like digitalization of societies or content creators' belief systems within the social media ecosystem. The division's research program focuses, among other things, on the societal implications of digitalization and the internet, algorithmic selection and artificial-intelligence (AI) tools in everyday life, dataveillance and privacy, governance of media change, religion-like digitalization and implicit everyday religion, cyborgization, digital inequalities, and digital well-being (see https://mediachange.ch/publications/ for the division's recent publications).

The University of Bremen is seeking to fill a professorship in Communication and Media Studies in Faculty 9 Cultural Studies as soon as possible with the following profile: Tenure-Track-Professor (f/m/x) with tenure-track after W2 (Salary Level W1) for the subject area Media, Society and the Good Life – Reference number: JP902/25 – The professorship is initially offered for a fixed term of three years. Following an interim evaluation of an orienting nature, it will be extended for an additional three years. If the final evaluation after six years is positive, the position will be converted into a permanent W2 lifetime professorship as a civil servant. To support the academic establishment of tenure-track professors, a phased introduction to teaching is guaranteed. Applicants should be early-career researchers with demonstrated national and international visibility in the field of empirical research on media, communication, and data practices within their social contexts. Solid expertise in qualitative methods of research on digital communication is required. The existing research profile of the University of Bremen, particularly the Center for Media, Communication and Information Research (ZeMKI, www.zemki.uni-bremen.de), offers excellent opportunities for your own academic development as professor, with the aim of establishing a unique research and training profile on media, society, and the good life as a key aspect of sustainability. The ZeMKI provides a highly stimulating research environment, addressing questions surrounding the digital transformation of media and communication. Key research areas include datafication and communicative AI, as well as digital gaming. As a candidate, you should show interest in contributing to one of these two areas. Additionally, a willingness to acquire third-party funding, participate in collaborative research, and engage in the structured doctoral training of the ZeMKI is expected. The responsibilities of the professorship include teaching in the bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in communication and media studies, in accordance with the teaching obligations and teaching certificate regulations (LVNV) of the University of Bremen. You are expected to offer courses in both German and English; if proficiency in one of these languages is lacking, it should be acquired within three years, with support provided by the university. Additionally, you should have an interest in “research-based teaching and learning”, in exploring new technologies for teaching and learning, and in pursuing further training in higher education didactics. In addition to fulfilling the general appointment requirements under civil service law, the prerequisites for employment include a relevant academic university or college degree, subject-relevant degree and a particular aptitude for scientific work, proven by a relevant high-ranking doctorate in the subject area. We expect pedagogical aptitude and didactic commitment as well as a willingness to undergo further training in higher education didactics. Experience in academic self-administration is desirable. Tenure-track professors are relieved of some of their teaching duties at the beginning of their employment in order to be able to develop their academic profile. The appointment is based on §§ 18, 18a BremHG and § 117 BremBG. According to these, the doctoral and employment phases together should not have lasted more than six years. Applicants who have already completed their doctorate in Bremen must have changed universities after completing their doctorate or have worked outside the University of Bremen for at least two years.

The University of Arts Linz invites applications for a full-time position as University Professor of “Interface Cultures/Critical Data” at the Institute of Media in the Department of Interface Cultures starting on 1 October 2025 according to Section 98 (1) of the Austrian Universities Act (UG 2002). The monthly salary of €6,362.50 (before tax and deductions) is based on Section 49 (1) of the collective bargaining agreement. The possibility of a higher salary can be part of the appointment negotiations. The contract term is initially limited to five years. Permanent employment is possible. The Department of Interface Cultures at the Institute of Media works, teaches, and researches at the confluence of media/digital art, interactive art, interface design, and participatory practices at the intersection of art/design, technology, society, and research, artificial intelligence, and generative technologies, and critically examines these (from different perspectives – for instance, feminist and critical AI). “Big data”, the increase in data-driven technologies and infrastructures, and the omnipresence of immersive generative technologies have greatly changed the significance of interfaces in recent years. Thus, it is all the more important for prospective artists/designers/researchers in the English-language Interface Cultures master’s programme to explore and discuss the social, cultural, ethical, and political implications of big data, algorithmic bias, intersectional forms of power, racism and inequality, the possibilities of analysis, and the critique and design of datafied technologies and presences. We are looking for an internationally recognised individual at the interface of interactive media/digital art, interface design, and critical data studies who can supervise, teach, and develop, together and independently, current cross-disciplinary issues and artistic or curatorial positions and strategies. The “Interface Cultures/Critical Data” professorship encompasses the fields of machine learning, dataveillance, datafication, digital ecology, algorithmic bias, open data, data feminism, and race & technology. Applicants should have an above-average track record in the arts, curatorial, or artistic research practice, and excellent international connections. The call for applications is aimed at artists and artistic researchers or arts-based researchers who can demonstrate subject-related expertise and independent research and/or artistic activities. University teaching and leadership experience are required. Interface Cultures is an English-language study programme, which means that the courses are taught exclusively in English. Essential Qualifications: · Art and/or arts-based research degree from a university, university of applied sciences, or an academy · Own artistic and/or research work as well as outstanding artistic and/or arts-based research or scholarly qualifications · Artistic, art-based research, or academic PhD or doctorate · Profound knowledge of media art / digital art / critical data / artificial intelligence · International connections in the art and exhibition world · Several years of international experience at the border between art and science · Experience in organising and/or managing projects · Outstanding teaching skills as well as teaching experience in the tertiary sector · Experience in supervising master and PhD students · Oral and written language skills in German and English · Gender and diversity competence, sensitivity and awareness to all forms of discrimination Desired Qualifications: · Ability to work in a team and good social skills · Teaching in English · Willingness to participate in university committees · Design and development of formats for communicating projects in art and science education · Organisational and administrative skills · Promotion of young academics / artists · Experience in acquiring third-party or project funding

The project “InterReal – Exploring Interreal Translation in the Media Multiverse” will take place at Tampere University, from January 2025 to December 2029. The project is funded by European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant 2024) and led by Associate Professor Mattia Thibault. The project offers a supportive and enthusiastic working environment, and excellent opportunities for career-development in an international and interdisciplinary setting. The InterReal project proposes that our mediascape is developing towards a Media Multiverse, which will encompass a multi-faceted array of media-generated alternative “realities” from immersive Virtual Reality (VR) to layers of Augmented Reality (AR) visualized over the physical world, and the virtual worlds of digital games. The Media Multiverse is permeated by mechanisms of interreal translation, which are intersemiotic transfers of objects, subjects, and spaces from one form of reality to another. InterReal aims to develop an innovative approach to study and understand how translations between realities take place and how they could influence our future. The project is articulated around two key approaches: an Analytical approach, which will provide a nuanced understanding of the current state of interreal translations, and a Speculative approach, which will offer a critical look to the current ideologies and future possibilities related to the development of the media multiverse. The two approaches will be in constant dialogue, which will intensify in a final Synthesis phase. JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for a Doctoral Researcher in the areas of Semiotics, Translation Studies, and similar. The Doctoral Researcher will work primarily on intersemiotic translations across different virtual spaces (XR, video games, virtual platforms). The candidate’s work will be focused on conducting doctoral research towards the completion of a doctoral dissertation within the InterReal project. This will mainly consist of research activities including research planning, selection of corpora, case studies, semiotic analysis, article preparation, dissemination, and publishing. Moreover, the candidate is expected to participate in project-wide research efforts, in regular project meetings and in the activities of the multidisciplinary research team. The candidate is expected to present their research at seminars and academic conferences. In particular, the Doctoral Researcher will focus on intersemiotic translations of objects, avatars, and spaces across different virtual environments. The work will include semiotic and translational analysis on several case studies making use of methods such as shift analysis, Actor-Network mapping, introspective methods, or other applicable methods utilised in semiotics and translation research. Additionally, the candidate will realise a few self-made intersemiotic translations to critically engage with the translation process as well. The selected candidate will pursue a doctoral degree at Tampere University. Full-time doctoral studies are expected to be completed in four years. The selected candidate can influence the emphasis of their own research within the scientific scope of the InterReal project. A successful candidate is expected to show interest and enthusiasm towards working in a multidisciplinary team. QUALIFICATIONS The selected candidate must hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant field. The degree must be completed before the end of the application period. The selected candidate will have the ability to conduct independent scientific research with different methods from any branch of semiotics (generative semiotics, semiotics of culture, sociosemiotics, cybersemiotics, etc.) and/or from translation studies (intersemiotic and multimodal perspectives, translation as human-computer interaction, critical approaches to translation, etc.). The candidate will have good critical and methodological skills and be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team. Competence in written and oral English are required. The successful candidate needs to apply for and be granted a study right for a doctoral degree in the doctoral program of the discipline at Tampere University. Please visit the admissions webpage for more information on eligibility requirements. Pay special attention to the language requirements. We warmly welcome candidates able to bring different and diverse perspectives in our project. Therefore, we welcome proposals from researchers from all kinds of backgrounds. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for the position even if the preferred qualifications listed below do not apply directly. Possible applicant’s qualifications include: Track record on conducting research on intersemiotic translations. Experience with semiotic analysis. Experience with methods from translation studies. Basic skills in design and/or development of digital content (XR, games, virtual spaces, avatars and similar).

The Digital Humanities Lab at the University of Basel is looking for a research assistant (with a doctorate) as of 1st September 2025 or earlier/later by arrangement. The Digital Humanities is an interdisciplinary institution at the University of Basel. Its task is to coordinate and promote research, teaching and infrastructure for questions of technological and digital worlds in the humanities and social sciences. It is also a central institution in Switzerland for the theory and practice of digital humanities and offers a master's degree and a doctorate in digital humanities. It has collaborative ties with several departments of the university, including (but not limited to) Departments of Arts, Media, and Philosophy, Languages and Literatures, History, Ancient Civilizations, Social Sciences, as well as the faculty of Psychology. There is a broad focus of research and teaching in the lab, including computational photography, media studies, science and technology studies, videogame studies, critical making and design, AI and society, computational social science, and psychology. Your position In addition to the academic qualification at the University of Basel (i.e. habilitation or equivalent achievements) through your own research, the assistant's tasks include, in particular, participation in teaching (2 hours per week per semester), academic self-administration and collaboration in the supervision of students and the academic projects and events at the Digital Humanities Lab. You will have the opportunity to shape the directions of a burgeoning research group, and you will be expected to play a leading organizational role in designing research and outreach programs and events. Your profile This particular position will be associated with the professorship in digital humanities with a focus on Artificial Intelligence held by Prof. Dr. Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwal. The prerequisite is a doctorate (by the time of appointment) in digital humanities, computer science, literary studies, media studies, science and technology studies, information studies, or other related disciplinary configurations. We are open in terms of your research focus, as long as it includes some form of hands-on digital practice as a central component, but an engagement with critical AI studies, design approaches, game studies, code studies, and/or ethnographic frameworks would be welcomed. Also desirable would be experience (or interest) in local and global community building, academic and para-academic event organization, and/or visual design. Strong language and communication skills in English are a requirement. Additionally, a strong command of the German language is desirable. We offer you The position is limited to two years for postdocs with the possibility of an extension for a further four years (after successful evaluation), bringing the total to a possible six years. The University of Basel stands for excellence through diversity and is committed to equal opportunities and family friendliness. The institution thus welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and international profiles, and intends to provide administrative support for immigration procedures, if needed and feasible. The terms of employment are based on the University of Basel's personnel and salary regulations. Remuneration depends on several factors but candidates can expect, considering 60% employment, an annual starting salary of approximately 60,000 CHF (currently equivalent to around 64,000 EUR or 67,000 USD). We endeavour to provide members of our team with significant autonomy and mentorship in terms of their own research and future directions. Limited research and travel funds should also be available.

The Digital Democracy Centre (DDC), an interdisciplinary centre at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense, in cooperation with The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) seeks strong candidates for a vacant position as Full Professor and DIAS Chair in Digital Communication with a focus on digital communication and its effects on democracy and society . The application deadline is February 17th , 2025; the starting date is flexible, but we hope to welcome our new colleague on August 15th, 2025. The position is at the DDC with a joint affiliation at DIAS. About the DDC The DDC includes members and projects from disciplines like law, economics, computer science, political science, communication, and journalism working on four core research areas: AI, Media and Journalism; Citizens, Organisations, and new Technologies; Democratic Integrity; and Digital Democracy and Societal Transitions. The DDC/ DIAS professorship is expected to contribute to these core research areas through research in the field of Digital Communication. This is a broadly defined field which can have an emphasis on communication practices (such as (media) organisations), communication content (with a focus on digital communication), communication regulation (with a policy and regulatory focus), or political and democratic effects (such as digital political engagement). Candidates for the DIAS Digital Communication Chair may therefore come from different social science backgrounds. It is important that the candidate has an active and internationally recognized research agenda around questions of how digital technologies (such as AI) affect democratic processes and society. DDC adheres to a socio-technological, interdisciplinary approach. The DIAS Digital Communication and Society Chair fits with the strategy of both DDC and DIAS, as well as the SAMF Faculty, and the wider SDU profile and strategy. The DDC conducts interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research of highest international standards. Our research is presented at competitive conferences, published in leading international journals, and our faculty and Centre members obtain competitive (inter)national research grants. We value outreach and impact activities, and the Centre is building up a portfolio of education activities (ranging from undergraduate classes, to new curricula, postgraduate supervision, and executive training). We expect our new colleague to actively contribute to these activities and contribute to the international visibility of both DIAS and the DDC. In the call we are looking for candidates who can be a leading figure at the DDC and DIAS, can help further develop and expand the profile of DDC and DIAS, who have an excellent and proven track record of high-quality publications and grants. DIAS Chairs are offered support from DIAS and the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences during the first four years. In addition, DDC will contribute with a start-up package (for e.g., support for data collection, assistance and/or PhD supervision). This will be agreed upon with the prospective candidate. The research activities (and the workplace) are situated in Odense. About DIAS DIAS at SDU is a hub for interdisciplinary excellence at and beyond the frontier of knowledge, bringing together outstanding researchers from various disciplines to foster interdisciplinary research and innovation. It hosts Chairs and Fellows from all faculties of the university, fostering an interdisciplinary environment. DIAS encourages and supports curiosity-driven research and fosters the meeting of minds across disciplines and levels of seniority. The center cultivates an ambitious, open-minded and playful environment that nurtures both academic growth and a strong sense of community.   The candidate will be anticipated to contribute actively to DIAS, including but not limited to participation in DIAS activities, mentoring of DIAS fellows, and promotion of DIAS nationally, internationally and within SDU, as well as through strengthening the bonds between the department/faculty on one hand and DIAS on the other, through interdisciplinary collaborations where meaningful. For questions on DIAS, please contact DIAS Director Sten Rynning, director-dias@sdu.dk. About the position We offer and expect our new colleague to conduct excellent research to be published in leading international academic journals, attract external research funding, take responsibility for research management, undertake high-quality teaching and supervision at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate (PhD) levels, take responsibility for program and curriculum development, maintain and develop relationships with appropriate stakeholders, perform academic, knowledge dissemination/outreach and administrative tasks. The teaching languages at SDU are English and Danish. The research language at the department and DIAS is English. SDU offers Danish language courses for new employees, and new hires are expected to acquire sufficient Danish language skills within 3-5 years to understand basic communication and read administrative documents. This position is a unique opportunity as it comes with seed funding that the successful candidate can use to strengthen their own research area, and it has a reduced teaching load for the first year of employment. It is important for the department that all colleagues, including applicants for the professorship, have good interpersonal skills and are dedicated to and engaged in the daily academic and social interaction of the research platforms, the department, and DIAS. The department values a diversity of competences and academic profiles among its academic staff. Applicants are encouraged to make their own competences and profile clear in their application; see below for an elaboration of the requirements. Ideally, applicants are expected to have a PhD in communication science or another social science field (e.g. political science, law, economics, sociology, psychology) but with a digital communication and society profile, an international profile and a strong record of research with research publications in leading international journals, a successful record of attracting research funding and managing projects, novel ideas with a clear potential to expand our frontiers of knowledge, a proven experience in academic leadership, a solid record of designing and delivering academic teaching and supervision at undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate (PhD) levels, experience with developing and managing educational programs, excellent interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining good working relationships, ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, a consistent track-record of successful contribution to research management, community building, and administrative tasks, including strategy development. Relevant other professional experiences and qualifications in addition to the ones listed above may be considered.. Further information about the position can be obtained from Director of the DDC, Professor Claes de Vreese, e-mail: chv@sam.sdu.dk. For general questions regarding housing, taxes etc., the SDU’s International Staff Office can assist - see link.

This assistant professorship position is designed to reinforce and complement our expertise in the study of digital inequalities. We welcome applications from candidates with a recent PhD, a solid theoretical and methodological background and an ambitious research agenda on social stratification and inequality, targeting publications in leading disciplinary and interdisciplinary journals. All disciplinary backgrounds are welcome as far as the research has strong connections with the social sciences. This position will contribute to strengthening research and teaching on digital technologies in the context of the Sciences Po TIERED project (Transforming Interdisciplinary Education and Research for Evolving Democracies). Within TIERED, the Open Institute for Digital transformations of Sciences Po aims at mobilizing and strengthening its expertise in the social sciences to help decisionmakers and the citizens of tomorrow better understand, grasp, and use digital technologies. The successful candidate will become a faculty member of CRIS and will be expected to play an active role in its collective activities: seminars, academic events, participation in research networks. The candidate should also engage in responding to national and international calls to fund research projects. The successful candidate will teach in Sciences Po’s undergraduate programs (in Paris and in other campuses of Sciences Po located outside the metropolitan area of Paris) as well as in graduate programs, in particular for the master on Social Policy and Social Innovation of the School of Public Affairs.

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