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The University of Neuchātel is calling for applications for the position of

Full Professorship of Journalism (female/male)

The advertised Chair will focus on journalistic content: data sources and collection, analysis of written information / of speech, editorial styles, drafting and writing (for radio broadcasting, the internet ...), investigation-reporting-interviewing, specialised journalism.

Description of position: full time position − 7 hours of teaching − Masters level − supervision of doctoral theses and master's degree dissertations − management of the Academy of Journalism and Media.

Requirement: holder of a doctorate or an equivalent degree, research experience, solid scientific background or extensive media experience, ability to manage and direct a team of researchers and teaching faculty.

Commencement of duties:
August 1^st, 2013 or date to be agreed.

Submission of applications:
March 11^th, 2013.

Application procedure: Applications shall be supported by a Personal Letter, a CV setting forth the details of the candidate's teaching experience, recent publications and experience in the field of journalism and the media. Candidates shall put forward their views on scientific issues, the training of professional journalists and activities to be conducted. Candidates shall send their application with a copy of the titles earned by postal mail to Professor Gerald Reiner, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Avenue du 1er-Mars 26, 2000 Neuchātel and by electronic mail (in pdf) to doyen.seco@unine.ch. Furthermore, candidates shall request three professors/experts to send a letter of recommendation by electronic mail, directly to the Chair of the Hiring Committee, Professor Claude Jeanrenaud (claude.jeanrenaud@unine.ch).

The University of Neuchātel encourages women to submit their candidature.

Additional information can be obtained from the Dean or the Director of the Academy of Journalism and Media, Professor Claude Jeanrenaud (claude.jeanrenaud@unine.ch).