[ecrea] Asper Chair in Communications, McMaster University, Canada

Academic Posting in the Faculty of Humanities


   Department of Communication Studies and Multimedia


     Asper Chair in Communications

The Department of Communication Studies and Multimedia at McMaster 
University is seeking an outstanding scholar to serve as the Asper Chair 
in Communications.

The successful candidate will be a scholar with an exceptional record of 
research, teaching and service, holding a PhD in communication or 
related fields. She or he will have demonstrated leadership in her/his 
field, a strong record of research funding (and/or potential for 
funding), strengths in mentorship, and a commitment to fostering a 
collaborative environment with students, colleagues, and/or community 
members. Preference will be given to candidates whose cutting-edge 
research bridges communication studies and multimedia.

Expectations for the position will involve maintaining an active 
research profile, competing for research grants and other external 
funding opportunities, participating actively as a graduate supervisor, 
and contributing to the department's teaching and administration. The 
successful candidate will provide leadership in research, teaching, and 
supervision in the context of a dynamic and highly interdisciplinary 
department, whose faculty work in communication and media studies, 
digital humanities and multimedia arts practice, and communications 
management. The committee welcomes applications from candidates whose 
research complements or extends faculty research (see csmm.mcmaster.ca 
<http://csmm.mcmaster.ca/>).

Housed within the Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University, the 
Department of Communication Studies and Multimedia is home to four 
programs: the MA in Communication and New Media, the Master of 
Communications Management, and two BA Honours programs, in communication 
studies and in multimedia. The establishment of a PhD program is a 
university priority.

McMaster University is a globally recognized research-focused 
student-centred university, dedicated to supporting creativity, 
innovation, and excellence through integrity, quality, inclusivity, and 
teamwork. The university is committed to fostering relationships with 
the community through a wide range of community engagement initiatives. 
McMaster is located in Hamilton, Ontario, a diverse city of over 
500,000, with strengths in healthcare, knowledge work, and a vibrant 
arts and culture community. Hamilton is in close proximity to the 
Greater Toronto area as well as the Niagara region.

The successful candidate will be appointed July 1, 2015 to the 
Department of Communication Studies and Multimedia at the rank of Full 
or Associate Professor.

Applicants should submit electronically a CV, research statement, 
teaching statement, and cover letter to (cmstdir /at/ mcmaster.ca) 
<mailto:(cmstdir /at/ mcmaster.ca)>. Applications must be received by February 
28, 2015. Applicants may be contacted for letters of reference at a 
later date.


http://www.mcmaster.ca/vpacademic/HUM_AsperChair.html