ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
FCAD, PROF. COMMUNICATIONS
Posted: September 28, 2015
Deadline to Apply: Sunday, November 15, 2015
The *School of Professional Communication*
<http://www.procom.ryerson.ca/> at Ryerson University in Toronto
invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor in*Communication Studies*. The position will
commence July 1, 2016 (subject to budgetary approval). Candidates will
hold a PhD in Professional Communication, Communication Studies, or in
a related field or be ABD with a defense date set.
Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to upholding the values
of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to service,
teaching, and scholarly, research and creative activities.
We are interested in a range of possible subfields, including but not
limited to integrated communications, public relations, advertising,
organizational communication, algorithm and platform studies,
information analysis and design, knowledge mobilization, emerging
technologies of persuasion, and social change and transformation. The
ideal candidate will bring strong methodological skills in areas that
might include quantitative, qualitative, or textual analysis.
Applicants should also have demonstrated expertise in one or more of
the following areas—Rhetoric, Linguistics, Communication Theory,
Design Theory, Discourse Analysis, Semiotics, Critical Media
Studies—as related to professional communication. The successful
candidate will be expected to teach a variety of communication courses
at both the graduate and undergraduate level.
The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of high-quality
teaching, a strong research profile and an emerging scholarly and/or
creative record, as well as the capacity for collegial service.
Applications should include a letter of application, a curriculum
vitae, two recent samples of scholarly publishing and/or creative
work, results of teaching surveys (or equivalent evidence such as a
teaching dossier), and be supported by three letters of reference.
Ryerson University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s
leading comprehensive innovation university. Located in the heart of
one of the world’s most culturally and linguistically diverse urban
centres, Ryerson’s high quality programs and scholarly, research and
creative activities extend beyond the walls of the university.
The *School of Professional Communication *prides itself both on the
quality of its teaching and the breadth and excellence of its
research. As a School, we are committed to an interdisciplinary
approach to professional communication that integrates theory,
research, and practice. The School is united in its efforts to
encourage expert and principled communication practitioners. We offer
a wide range of courses in our new Master’s program (begun 2010) and
in our new undergraduate BA program (begun 2013) as well as elective
courses for students in other programs.
Applicants should submit their application online via the Faculty
Recruitment Portal (click on *Start Application
Process* above).**Please indicate in your application if you are a
Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.*_Applications sent
by mail, email or fax will not be accepted_. *Applicants should
arrange for references to be sent directly from referees to Dr.
Catherine Schryer _(<mailto:(cschryer /at/ ryerson.ca)>(cschryer /at/ ryerson.ca)
<mailto:(cschryer /at/ ryerson.ca)>)_, Chair, School of Professional
Communication. Confidential inquiries can also be directed to Dr.
Schryer.*Deadline for applications is *_*November 15, 2015.*_
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the* Ryerson Faculty
Association *(RFA).
The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at:
<http://www.ryerson.ca/teaching/agreements/rfa_agreement/index.html>http://www.ryerson.ca/teaching/agreements/rfa_agreement/index.html.
The RFA’s website can be found at: http://rfa.ryerson.ca/. A summary
of RFA benefits can be found
at:http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/rfa_at_a_glance.htm
<http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/rfa_at_a_glance.html>
https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/preview.cfm?posting_id=504205
