Assistant Professor in Media & Communication

Introduction

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. 

Job requirements

• 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.

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).

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!

-        Sustainable, inclusive and diverse work environment with an open culture, where you can be yourself and we pay attention to each other and to the world around us. Make the most of our bicycle budget, or join networks such as Young@EUR, FAME, QuEUR, or Young Erasmus Academy.

-        Time and space for your development in the broadest sense: development days and a personal career budget, foreign exchange opportunities with most costs paid by EUR, and free access to our university library.

-        Good pension with ABP that EUR contributes 2/3rds towards, discounts on various collective insurances with Zilveren Kruis Achmea, Loyalis, and Allianz, and compensation for travel, working from home and home internet use.

-        Are you currently combining your job with parenthood, or do you want to do so in the future? EUR offers partially paid parental leave and fully paid additional birth leave for partners, and our campus features a daycare. 

-        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.

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 240 employees.

ESHCC offers high quality education, based on scientific research, at the intersection of the Humanities and Social Sciences. We teach our ambitious, Dutch and international students in a stimulating learning environment. After graduation, they will have acquired the knowledge, insight and skills to make an important and inspiring contribution to an increasingly international society in which diversity plays a major role.

The ESHCC also has an ambitious research agenda. We want to strengthen our involvement in multidisciplinary research, expand the share of external funding in our total research funding and increase our social impact. ESHCC has one research institute, Erasmus Research Institute for Media, Culture & History (Derius). Researchers at Derius carry out interdisciplinary research in the fields of media, communication, culture, arts, history, and society.

Department

The Media and Communication Department is a dynamic, internationally oriented department within the ESHCC. The department offers five degree programmes: the International Bachelor’s programme in Communication and Media (IBCoM), three international Master’s programmes in Media Studies (Media & Business, Media & Creative Industries, Media, Digitalisation & Society) and one Dutch-language programme Media & Journalistiek and the Research Master's in Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts. The department's vibrant research community is embedded in Derius. We accommodate and actively support individual grant applications (NWO Talent VENI-VIDI-VICI, ERC) and participate in and coördinatie large collaborative grants (HEU a.o.). 

Additional information

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)

About Erasmus University Rotterdam

About Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication

About the Department of Media and Communication

About Derius 

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 Tuesday October 6th, 2026. 

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.