UNIVERSITAT OBERTA DE CATALUNYA (UOC) : Faculty position, specializing in advertising and brand communication

The UOC is an innovative university that is rooted in Catalonia and open to the world. Its mission is to provide lifelong learning enabling the progress of both individuals and society as a whole.

The UOC’s strategic plan is to be a university that, as part of the worldwide network of universities, drives the creation of a global knowledge space and conducts cutting-edge research in the knowledge society.

The UOC has its own unique model of education, which is innovative, student-centred, and provides quality training that can be customized to students’ individual needs, enhancing their competitiveness and contributing to the progress of society.

The person selected will join the UOC Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences’ teaching staff, specializing in advertising and brand communication.

Responsibilities:

UOC faculty promote and direct distance learning in their fields of expertise. Particular attention must be given to the preparation of programmes of study, course contents and teaching materials, as well as the supervision and coordination of students’ learning processes. Faculty members are also responsible for driving innovation, especially in terms of methods and techniques used in distance learning and research activities in their fields of expertise.

The successful candidate will be awarded an open-ended, full-time contract. Scheduled start date: September 2020.

The place of work will be the UOC’s Tibidabo centre, Av. Tibidabo 39-43.

Requirements:

• PhD in a closely related field.
• Prior experience of teaching advertising and brand communication at university level.
• Research output in the field, for instance publications and involvement in projects.
• Knowledge and experience in advertising creativity, brand communication and graphic design.
• Versatility to perform teaching in related fields.
• Knowledge and experience of teaching methodology, ie course design, planning and running of teaching activities, and design of teaching materials and assessment tools.
• Good interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• A high level of initiative, and organization and teamwork skills.
• A continuous improvement approach.
• Oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and Catalan.
• English language skills of at least CEFR level B2.

Also of interest:

• Formal accreditation of teaching and research career.
• Experience in innovative university environments.
• Knowledge of the UOC’s educational model.

Application:

To take part in the selection process, please email your CV and a letter of motivation to selecció@uoc.edu, with PRACOPU20 as the subject.

Deadline for applications:

The deadline for applications is 31 March 2020.