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1.Intellect is pleased to announce that Journal of Arab & Muslim Media Research 14.2 is out now!

For more information about the journal and issue click here>>

https://www.intellectbooks.com/journal-of-arab-muslim-media-research

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Arab & Muslim Media Research (JAMMR) is a refereed academic publication dedicated to the study of communication, culture and society in the Arab and Muslim world. It aims to lead the debate about the rapid changes in media and society in that part of the world. This journal is also interested in diasporic media like satellite TV, radio and new media, especially in Europe and North America. The journal serves a large international community in the West as well as the Arab and Muslim countries.

We welcome contributions on, but not restricted to, the following themes:

  1. Communication and development in the Arab region
  2. Media and the construction of public opinion
  3. Media and social change in the Arab and Muslim world
  4. Media coverage of wars and conflicts in the region
  5. New media, culture and society in the Arab and Muslim World
  6. Arab/Muslim youth, identity and the media
  7. Media and women empowerment
  8. Arab media, political activism and democracy
  9. Diasporic media and diasporic audiences
  10. Global media and its impact on local cultures
  11. Internet social networks and the changing face of journalism practice
  12. Reality TV and the tabloidization of Arab media
  13. Pan-Arab Satellite TV and audience research
  14. Media, subcultures and resistance in the Arab and Muslim countries

 

 

 

 

2. Full-time tenure track open rank position at Department of Arabic Language and Culture, National Chengchi University (ROC/Taiwan)

Job Description

The Department of Arabic Language and Culture at National Chengchi University invites applications for one full-time tenure track open rank position in Arabic/Arab/Middle East/Islamic studies, starting on 1 August 2022. The deadline for the application is 2022 March 8.

We are seeking a junior or senior scholar with an excellent track of research in one (or more) of the following fields:

Arabic linguistics

Arabic literature

Arabic language teaching

Islamic studies

Middle Eastern studies

Candidates with experience in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers at beginner level or specialised subjects such as Arabic syntax, Arabic morphology, Arabic literature, or history of Arabic literature will be strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will have active research agendas and a remarkable record of publications in her or his field after the appointment. The candidate will contribute to Arabic teaching in accordance with the teaching guideline of the Department, or teach the courses on the Department’s curriculum. He or she will have to teach 6 hours per week in one semester, which usually comprises 18 weeks, and two semesters per year. In addition, the candidate is expected to share the administrative responsibilities, engage in the intellectual activities of the Department, and take part in students’ activities. The candidate must be able to communicate in English and/or Chinese with the faculty members and the administrative staff.

Employer: National Chengchi University

Location: Taipei, Taiwan (ROC)

Salary: approx. 34,500 USD (minimum) per annum (before taxation), with stipends and funding available for research- and teaching-related expenses

Starting Date: 1 August, 2022

Deadline for Applications: March 8, 2022 (GMT +8). Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline.

Qualification: Applicants must have a PhD in Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern studies, or a related discipline, preferably with a record of an active research agenda and teaching experience.

Application Instructions and Procedures

All applicants must send the required documents (listed below) to arabic@nccu.edu.tw and isu@nccu.edu.tw. Enquiries concerning the application and related matters may be directed to the Department’s secretary, Ms. Wei (arabic@nccu.edu.tw), or the Head of the Department, Dr. I-Wen Su (isu@nccu.edu.tw).

After the first round of review, which will take about one month, the shortlisted candidate will be invited to online or in-person interview and to deliver an open lecture to the faculty members and students. Further details and schedules will be announced in the due course.

Required Documents

All applicants must submit the following documents via email to: arabic@nccu.edu.tw and isu@nccu.edu.tw

  1. An updated C.V.
  2. A cover letter/statements of teaching and research (no more than three pages)
  3. D. dissertation and the publications of the past five years
  4. A scanned copy of Ph.D. degree or any document certifying that the candidate will be awarded Ph.D. degree before the date of the appointment (the copy must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China, or its representative division)
  5. Scanned copies of the transcriptions of M.A. and Ph.D. degrees (the copies must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China, or its representative division)
  6. Two sample syllabi for two courses: one on the subject of the applicant’s choice and the other on one of the following: Arabic syntax, Arabic morphology, Intermediary Arabic or Advanced Arabic
  7. Two or more letters of recommendation
  8. Any other supporting documents or material, e.g. demo teaching video

Please name your files (in Word or PDF) with the numbers given above, the type of document, and your last name, for example, ‘1-cv-Chang’ or ‘7-reference-Chang-1’. Application that does not provide the first seven documents or does not adhere to the given format will not be considered.

Contact Information

Department of Arabic Language and Culture, National Chengchi University

Address: No.64,Sec.2,ZhiNan Rd.,Wenshan District,Taipei City 11605,Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel:886-2-29393091(63400 or 63401)

Fax:886-2-2938 7074

E-mail: arabic@nccu.edu.tw; isu@nccu.edu.tw

Website: https://arabic.nccu.edu.tw

 

 

 

 

3. Dear Fellow Researchers,

We hope all is going well with you and wish you a very happy and healthy new year.

University of Religions and Denominations (URD) is looking forward to your collaboration and scholarly contribution.

To see the scholarly journals published by the University of Religions and Denominations, please follow this link: https://journals.urd.ac.ir/

About the University of Religions and Denomination

The University of Religions and Denominations (URD) seeks to help promote mutual understanding, dialogue, and peaceful coexistence among world religions and the peoples of the world. The University is concerned to study world religions and religious traditions in an unbiased way. It is also concerned to show that our shared humanity is emphasized by all religions and we need to appreciate our common humanity, love one another and proceed to come together and make a better world of peace and friendship, while acknowledging our differences in every aspect.

URD Website: https://urd.ac.ir/en/

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With best regards

Office of the Vice President for Research

University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran

 

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