The Department of Design and Communication at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a five-year position as professor with special responsibilities (WSR) in Library and Information Science. The position is placed at the Kolding campus of the University and is available from September 1st 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Design and Communication is a humanistic department with a strong interdisciplinary orientation which offers a broad range of study programs in the areas of communication, design, IT, information studies and tourism. 

The successful applicant is expected to play an active role in the already established humanistic research and study environment at the department.

To fulfill the position, the successful applicant must:
• document original scientific output at an international level, which documents potential for further development of the academic field,
• document experience with interdisciplinary research and development,
• be able to provide leadership in relation to research and education or potential in this respect,
• have educational and supervisory experience as well as pedagogical competences for the purpose of contributing to research-based teaching at the highest level,
• have experience with applications for externally funded projects

Responsibilities:
• strengthen the profile within the research area of Library and Information Science, and have a clear and ambitious vision for the development hereof,
• establishment of research projects within Library and Information Science,
• initiate events within research and communication,
• contribute to the ongoing development of and teaching in the study programs in Library Science and Knowledge Communication, 
• initiate fund raising - play an active role in securing external research funding to support the research activities of the department,
• strengthen the collaboration with external stakeholders. 

For further information: https://www.sdu.dk/en/service/ledige_stillinger/1020961