Reminder: Assistant Professor Position_Global or Regional Media Studies

Field of Specialization: Global or Regional Media Studies
Academic Unit: Journalism and Communication – Communication and Media
Studies
Category of Appointment: Preliminary (tenure-track)
Rank/Position Title: Assistant Professor
Start Date: July 1, 2020
Closing Date: Consideration of complete application will begin in November
1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

About the Position:

The School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University invites
applications from qualified candidates for a preliminary (tenure track)
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2020.

Candidates should demonstrate strong potential to contribute to scholarship
in the field of Global Media Studies or to the scholarly literature
addressing media and communication processes and practices within any of
the following regions: Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin or South America,
the Middle East and North Africa or generally in the Global South.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in undergraduate
and graduate teaching and mentoring across our program curriculum, to be
active members of interdisciplinary teaching and research initiatives
across the university, and to participate in the administrative life of the
School.

About the Academic Unit:

In September 2016, the BA Communication Studies program re-launched as a
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (B. COMS) within the School of
Journalism and Communication. The School also offers graduate degrees at
the masters and doctoral levels in Communication and Media Studies, in
addition to undergraduate and graduate degrees in Journalism. Our approach
to both research and the teaching of communication is broad and
interdisciplinary, focusing on the critical analysis of media and
communication industries, institutions, practices, and effects. Please
visit our website at: https://carleton.ca/sjc/communication/

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Communication or a related
discipline by the date of the appointment, however outstanding ABD
candidates who are close to completion may also be considered. Candidates
should show evidence of theoretical sophistication in their writing,
possess an emerging publication record and demonstrate potential to attract
external funding, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Consistent
with Carleton University’s focus on teaching excellence, the successful
candidate will be committed to developing innovative approaches to
pedagogy, encouraging creative and critical inquiry, and empowering
students to become active citizens. We expect the successful candidate to
teach courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs, and to develop
new courses in their area of specialization

Application Instructions:

Please submit a zipped electronic dossier to [email protected] and
include a signed cover letter; curriculum vitae; a 2-3-page statement
describing current and future research plans; a statement of teaching
philosophy; a sample graduate seminar course outline in your area of
specialization; one writing sample; and the names and contact information
of 3 referees. Candidates who are selected for an interview may be asked to
arrange for letters of reference and should advise their referees of this
possibility.

Please ensure application materials are addressed to Dr. Ira Wagman,
Interim Associate Director, School of Journalism and Communication,
Carleton University. Inquiries about the position can be directed to:
[email protected]

Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or
permanent resident of Canada.

About Carleton University:

Carleton University is a dynamic and innovative research and teaching
institution with a national and international reputation as a leader in
collaborative teaching and learning, research and governance. With over
30,000 students in more than 100 programs of study, we encourage creative
risk-taking, discovery, and the generation of transformative knowledge. We
are proud to be one of the most accessible campuses in North America.
Carleton’s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities has been
heralded as the gold standard for disability support services in Canada. To
learn more about our university and the City of Ottawa, please visit
www.carleton.ca/about.

Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its
community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social
strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further
diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women;
visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with
disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or
expression. Carleton understands that career paths vary.  Legitimate career
interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process and their
impact will be carefully considered.

Applicants selected for an interview are asked to contact the Chair as soon
as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be
made in a timely manner.

*All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to
budgetary approval.*

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