[Commlist] 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 (melanie.leblanc /at/ carleton.ca) 
<mailto:(melanie.leblanc /at/ carleton.ca)> 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: 
(ira.wagman /at/ carleton.ca) <mailto:(ira.wagman /at/ carleton.ca)>

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 
<http://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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