[Commlist] position: Associate Professor - Mediated Communication

Associate Professor - Mediated Communication
Institute of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology, 
University of Toronto Mississauga
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada



Description

The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology 
(ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications 
for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the area of Mediated 
Communication at the rank of Associate Professor. The position start 
date is July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must have a PhD in communication, sociology, computational 
social science, network science, information science, or a related area. 
Candidates must have a demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in 
research and teaching. They must demonstrate an excellent research 
program emphasizing the application of quantitative methods, big data 
analytics, network analysis, or mixed methods with a strong quantitative 
component, to study the role of technologically mediated communication 
in society; We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests 
complement and strengthen our Institute’s existing strengths. Candidates 
will have an established international reputation and will be expected 
to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest 
international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and 
externally funded research program.

The successful candidate will have experience researching and teaching 
mediated communication studies, quantitative research methodologies, 
sociology, information studies, and emerging media. Successful 
candidates must have an active and excellent program of research that 
uses quantitative methods, big data analysis, or mixed methods with a 
strong quantitative component, to study the implications of 
technologically mediated communication for broad social and structural 
phenomenon, such as but not limited to the restructuring of work and 
home life, transnational networks, precarious labour and the gig 
economy, political engagement, and health, consumer culture, 
communication and exchange networks, or social movements.

Candidates must have an emerging reputation in a social science-related 
field and will demonstrate research excellence through the submitted 
research statement; the demonstrated ability to attract research 
funding; record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications 
in top-ranked and field relevant scholarly journals, and strong 
endorsements from referees of high standing. Other evidence of research 
excellence such as presentations at significant conferences, 
distinguished awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that 
contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, will also 
be considered.

Excellence in teaching can be demonstrated by the teaching dossier 
outlining experience and accomplishments. The dossier must include a 
statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations.

The successful candidate will have a graduate appointment in one of the 
University of Toronto's tri-campus graduate departments such as the 
Department of Sociology.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ICCIT focuses on teaching and research excellence in its three 
undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and 
Technology, Digital Enterprise Management and Professional Writing and 
Communication. ICCIT is building a research complement in the theory and 
practice of communication, interactive and immersive digital media and 
culture, new media design, and management in/of technology 
organizations. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual 
community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. For 
information, please visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the 
link below. Applications must include the documents listed below, 
formatted as 4 attachments with naming convention 
LastnameFirstname_CV.pdf, LastnameFirstname_Writing.pdf, etc.:

Attachment 1: Cover Letter, and CV

Attachment 2: Research statement and statement of contributions to 
equity and diversity (see details below)

Attachment 3: Writing Sample (ONE peer-reviewed, first- or sole-author 
scholarly work demonstrating significant contribution to the field of 
Mediated Communication; do not submit entire doctoral theses)

Attachment 4: Teaching Dossier (Max. 20 pages, to include a list of 
courses taught, sample syllabi, course evaluation data summary, and 
statement of teaching philosophy)

Equity and diversity are among UTM’s core values and are essential to 
academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose 
research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. 
Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of 
contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as 
(but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on 
underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, 
or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

Applicants must also provide the name and contact information of three 
references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will 
automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an 
application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for 
ensuring that references submit letters by the closing date, October 20, 
2020. Letters of recommendation (on letterhead, signed, dated and 
scanned) should be addressed to Professor Rhonda McEwen, ICCIT Director.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. If 
you have any questions about this position, please contact 
(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca).

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received 
by October 20, 2020.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its 
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / 
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North 
America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may 
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief 
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly 
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search 
committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for 
institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see 
http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and 
proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our 
values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering 
commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for 
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our 
recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as 
possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with 
disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application 
and hiring process, please contact (uoft.careers /at/ utoronto.ca)

Please apply on the University of Toronto Mississauga website:

https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Associate-Professor-Mediated-Communication-ON/541037117/


Requirements

Candidates must have a PhD in communication, sociology, computational 
social science, network science, information science, or a related area. 
Candidates must have a demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in 
research and teaching. They must demonstrate an excellent research 
program emphasizing the application of quantitative methods, big data 
analytics, network analysis, or mixed methods with a strong quantitative 
component, to study the role of technologically mediated communication 
in society; We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests 
complement and strengthen our Institute’s existing strengths. Candidates 
will have an established international reputation and will be expected 
to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest 
international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and 
externally funded research program.

The successful candidate will have experience researching and teaching 
mediated communication studies, quantitative research methodologies, 
sociology, information studies, and emerging media. Successful 
candidates must have an active and excellent program of research that 
uses quantitative methods, big data analysis, or mixed methods with a 
strong quantitative component, to study the implications of 
technologically mediated communication for broad social and structural 
phenomenon, such as but not limited to the restructuring of work and 
home life, transnational networks, precarious labour and the gig 
economy, political engagement, and health, consumer culture, 
communication and exchange networks, or social movements.


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