Zeppelin University is a state-recognized and accredited private university founded in 2003. Currently organized in three academic departments bridging business, culture and politics, we are dedicated to excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Although a young institution, Zeppelin University is ranked solidly by numerous ranking organisations. Zeppelin University is located at the heart of the Lake Constance region – a European growth triangle connecting the German, Austrian and Swiss borders. The languages of instruction at Zeppelin University are English and German. The Department of Communication & Cultural Management | CCM invites applications for the following academic positions: The successful candidate will represent the field of strategic communication in research and teaching. Teaching areas include marketing communication, consumer research, advertising and public relations. The successful candidate should have a strong background in these or related areas, demonstrated through solid publications in renowned international journals. A significant involvement in training in empirical methods is desired. The successful candidate will represent social scientific communication and media research in research and teaching. Involvement in training in empirical methods is expressly desired. Possible research foci are empirical media effects and reception studies, media politics, media systems, as well as journalism and/or public relations research and public communication. The successful candidate should be recognised through relevant international publications in one of these or related fields. We offer: An entrepreneurial university with highly motivated students, access to a first class research and practice network, as well as numerous research support measures of the university. We expect: In addition to an outstanding research record, excellent didactic skills teaching demanding courses in the bachelor and research-oriented graduate programs as well as programs of continuing education, an interest in transdisciplinary research and a readiness to contribute to the acquisition of research funding. The usual prerequisites are required for an application, including a Habilitation or Habilitation-equivalent scientific achievements. The Zeppelin Universitהt intends to increase the number of female faculty members and encourages female candidates to apply. Visits to the campus are expected to take place in January 2011. Applications, including the usual documents, such as an updated CV and a publication list, should be sent electronically by 30 November 2010. The chair persons of the hiring committee, Prof. Dr. Nico Stehr and Prof. Dr. Peter Kenning, are available via Ms. Sabine Marx should any questions arise: Zeppelin University gGmbH | Am Seemooser Horn 20 | 88045 Friedrichshafen | Tel. +49 7541 6009-1500 | Contact by e-mail: sabine.marx@zeppelin-university.de