Department of Media and Communication Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
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Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication
Job Reference no.
Department: Department of Media and Communication
School: School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Employment Type: Full-Time
Duration: Continuing Appointment
Remuneration: Attractive Remuneration Package
Application closing date:
Expected joining date:
The Opportunity:
The Department of Media and Communication invites application from suitable candidates to join as Assistant Professor (2 positions) in a highly motivated team of teaching and research staff. If you’re after a rewarding career, Independent University, Bangladesh can help make it happen. We have the leading academics, an up to date curriculum, a world-class research facility and everything that you need to build a successful scholarly career.
Position Purpose:
The candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field from a reputed recognized University. A minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4 is required at the Master’s degree level and the candidate needs to have at least one publication in the field of specialization in a reputed peer reviewed journal is required.
Key Selection Criterion:
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
1. PhD Degree in Media and Communication or a relevant field from a reputed university.
2. At least one publication in a reputed peer reviewed journal 3. Excellent communication skills in English
4. Ability to inspire and motivate students
Desirable Knowledge and Skills
1. Experience of conducting research and publishing output of research work in reputed Conferences and Journals.
2. Experience in developing curriculum and designing courses 3. Computer literacy
4. Experience in Television and/or Film Industry, Advertising agencies, Development organizations or Print and Broadcast Media
5. Multitasking ability
Department of Media and Communication Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
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Key Result Areas and Responsibilities Teaching and learning
• Minimum 24 credits/year course load is required for this post
• Prepare and deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and studio sessions for undergraduate and Graduate level students.
• Perform course coordination, assessment and consultation.
• Supervise Bachelors and Masters research projects and Thesis Research
• Conduct high-quality and high-impact research by joining acting research teams at the department of law.
• Explore new research areas and obtain external research funds
• Publish papers in high-quality high-impact peer reviewed conferences and journals
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals to external bodies (HEQEP)
• Establish and maintain productive research collaborations both nationally and internationally.
Internal Services
• Undertake a range of administrative functions assigned by the department such as: Orientation program, Student Advising, Graduation program. Alumni activity
• Organization and support department club activity.
• Help with editorial activity of the department journal External services
• Review papers for conference and journals
• Assess thesis completed by students at other institutions.
Organizational Context
The Department of Media and Communication, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at
Independent University, Bangladesh has successfully established a distinctive undergraduate program.
Currently the department offers:
• Bachelor of Social Science in Media and Communication
• Masters of Social Science in Media and Communication
Department of Media and Communication Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
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Legal compliance
• Ensure you are aware of and adhere to legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including: Equal opportunity, supporting equity and fairness; Occupational Health and safety, supporting a safe workplace: Conflict of Interest (including Conflict of Interest in Research); paid/ Unpaid Outside Work; Privacy; Research Conduct; and Staff/Student relationships.
