Lecturer in Media and Communication

Introduction

The Department of Media and Communication has temporary vacancies for lecturers (WD4/ 0.6-0.9 fte)  in Media and Communication. 

 

Job description

The lecturers we are looking for will have to perform teaching and supervising tasks for the International Bachelor’s programme in Communication and Media (IBCoM) and/or the Master’s programmes in Media and Communication. All lecturers will be expected to supervise pre-master’s, BA and/or MA thesis projects. 

Given the specific teaching needs in our department, we are particularly looking for:

• A lecturer (WD4) with a teaching focus on introductory courses in media studies, digital media industries and organizational communication.  

Job requirements

• A Master’s degree (a research master is considered an advantage) or approved PhD dissertation, in the social sciences or humanities, preferably in the field of media studies and/or communication sciences;

• A broad knowledge of key theories and mastery of a wide range of common quantitative and qualitative social-scientific research methods in the field of media and communication;

• At least three years prior teaching experience and the proven ability to inspire students from undergraduate to  postgraduate levels, apparent from positive assessments by students and peers;

• Having obtained the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BTQ) or an equal qualification is considered an advantage;
• The ability and willingness to teach a wide range of topics in the field of media and communication,  with a focus on research methods and to contribute to course development;
• Experience with media and communication research;
• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English. Non-English speakers have to meet the 
  C1-standards of the Common European Framework (CEF);
• Non-Dutch speaking applicants are expected to acquire the Dutch language;
• Strong team-playing, organizational and communication skills;
• Experience in international academic settings.

Employment conditions and benefits

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).

Employment starts on August 15th, 2026. The position concerns a temporary contract which will be running for one-year until August 14th, 2027. After this period, an extension is possible.

The conditions of employment correspond with the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of the Dutch Universities (CAO NU). Salary is subject to training and experience and corresponds to Scale 10 NU, with a minimum of € 3.546 (scale 10, grade 0) and a maximum of €5.538 (scale 10, grade 12) gross per month on a 38 hour per week contract. 

The EUR has attractive employment conditions, which include a holiday allowance of 8.0%, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 41 annual vacation days in case of a full workweek. 

Employer

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in its education and research, as expressed in our mission ‘Creating positive societal impact’. EUR is home to 4.100 academics and professionals and almost 33.000 students from more than 140 countries. Everything we do, we do under the credo The Erasmian Way – Making Minds Matter. We’re global citizens, connecting, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and socially involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and create EUR’s distinctive and recognizable profile. From these values, with a broad perspective and with an eye for diversity, different backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve societal challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of our research and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. www.eur.nl.

Faculty / Institute / Central service

The Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC) is part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. The school has three departments: History,  Arts and Culture and Media & Communication. There are approximately 2500 students and 220 employees.

Department

The Media and Communication Department is a dynamic, internationally oriented department within the ESHCC. The department offers five international degree programmes: the International Bachelor’s programme in Communication and Media (IBCoM), and international Master’s programmes in Media Studies (Media & Business, Media & Creative Industries, Media, Digitalisation & Society) and the Research master in the Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts. In addition, the department offers the Dutch-language MA Media Studies programme Media & Journalistiek. The department has close ties with Derius – Erasmus Research Institute for Media, Culture and History, the primary research institute at EUR in the field of Media, Communication and Culture.

Additional information

Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

About Erasmus University Rotterdam

About Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication

About the Department of Media and Communication

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: 

Ms. Evelien Meeuwisse (meeuwisse@eshcc.eur.nl) and Ms. Brenda de Groot (b.degroot@eshcc.eur.nl)

Applying

To apply, please submit your application letter with your resume, copies of two relevant scholarly publications, a description of courses taught, (copies of) teaching assessments and the names and contact details of two referees ultimately on June 16th, 2026.

Acquisition and mediation by third parties is not appreciated.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Persons of all gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities, ages, neurodiversities, functional impairments, citizenships, or any other aspect are welcome to apply and join the EUR community.