[Commlist] Job ad: Assistant professor, Political communication, University of Ottawa

the application deadline has been extended to Nov. 15.

The University of Ottawa is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in 
political communication.

You can find the ad here: 
https://www.universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?job_id=58986

(La version française de l'annonce se trouve ici: 
https://www.universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?job_id=58987 )

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Political Communication - Assistant Professor (Tenure-stream)

University of Ottawa

Location: Ontario
Date posted: 2022-09-30
Advertised until: 2022-11-29
The Department of Communication at the University of Ottawa invites 
applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant 
Professor specializing in Political Communication. Building and 
expanding on our strengths in this area, this position is focused on 
various aspects of political communication including, but not limited 
to, how political information is spread, relationships among various 
political actors (journalists, politicians, civil society, citizens), 
equity and diversity in political communication systems, and 
communicational aspects of the governance of just societies. We are 
particularly interested in candidates whose research help situate 
debates within Canada about law, ethics, security, polarization and/or 
policy in wider social, informational, and communicative contexts. The 
Department welcomes candidates who conduct empirical studies using a 
variety of methods, as well as critical approaches. The start date is 
expected to be July 1, 2023.

Position: Assistant professor; higher ranks may be considered under 
exceptional circumstances.

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in 
varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities and 
research; c) academic service activities, d) supervision of 
undergraduate and graduate students.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both the 
undergraduate and graduate levels, in media studies, journalism, public 
relations and/or organizational communication, in French and in English.

The candidate will be expected to conduct research in political 
communication resulting in peer reviewed scholarly publications, with 
the ability to attract, develop, supervise, train and retain excellent 
trainees, students, and future researchers, as well as external research 
funding.

A strong commitment to participate in the administrative activities of 
the department is required.

The successful candidate will be expected to exercise leadership in 
forging research collaborations and in creating new courses in 
collaboration with members of the Department focusing on political 
communication and related topics.

Terms: Tenure-track position
Wage: Salary scale for an assistant professor rank starts at $89,622 (as 
of May 1, 2023).
Benefits Package: The University of Ottawa provides a comprehensive 
benefits package which includes long-term disability, basic group life 
insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension 
Plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.
Location of Work:  Department of Communication, University of Ottawa, 55 
Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Contact Information:
Applications are accepted through the University’s Njoyn system only. 
Any questions (but not applications) can be directed to Dr. Luc 
Bonneville, Director, Department of Communication, University of Ottawa, 
Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5; E-mail: (Dir.Communication.Dir /at/ uOttawa.ca); Telephone: 
613-562-5238; Fax: 613-562-5240.

Required Skills:
The successful candidate will be a scholar in Political Communication 
with the following qualifications:

A doctorate (Ph.D.) in Communication studies or a related field in the 
humanities and social sciences, by July 1, 2023;
Evidence of successful teaching at a post-secondary institution;
Evidence of an established and innovative research program and a record 
of refereed publications and scholarly conferences;
An ability to attract external funding;
Active bilingualism in French and English will be required to receive 
tenure (courses and individual tutoring available for professors);
The candidate's areas of scholarly expertise should include political 
communication broadly, such as how political information is spread, 
relationships among various political actors (journalists, politicians, 
civil society, citizens), equity and diversity in political 
communication systems, and communicational aspects of the governance of 
just societies.
Evidence of a commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and 
inclusion within research and teaching.
Application Deadline: Applications received by November 15, 2022 will 
receive full consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.

Complete applications must be submitted via the job posting J0922-1035 
on the Academic Careers application portal.

A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies 
of two (2) recent peer reviewed publications, a statement of teaching 
philosophy, a statement of research interests, as well as three (3) 
confidential letters of recommendation, submitted by the referee via Njoyn.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to present their research to 
professors and students, likely using videoconference technology.

For more detail about the Department of Communication, please visit: 
https://arts.uottawa.ca/communication/en 
<https://arts.uottawa.ca/communication/en>

The University of Ottawa is a dynamic community of students, 
researchers, professionals, and academics in pursuit of great things. 
Our vision for the university of tomorrow is one that reflects the 
diversity of its people, their ideas, and their identities. We believe 
in the power of representation, and that increasing the diversity of our 
faculty and staff supports this objective.

One way in which we are starting to effect change, is by promoting more 
inclusive practices for staff and faculty recruitment. This includes 
more diversified and cross-functional selection committees, the use of 
self-representation surveys and equity data, guarding against biases 
through education, policies and procedures, as well as broadening our 
candidate searches through agencies and community partners.

Our goal is to provide the best student experience, sustained by a 
campus community they can identify with. To achieve this, we are seeking 
academic candidates that can best represent a broad intersection of 
equity-deserving communities, as well as their lived experiences.

Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more 
designated groups are asked to complete the confidential 
Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of 
application.

According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to 
apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and 
permanent residents. The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity 
employer. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please 
notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require by 
contacting the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Faculty Affairs 
at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled 
respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of 
bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, 
the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses 
in their second official language. At the time of tenure, professors are 
expected to have the ability to function in a bilingual setting and to 
teach in both official languages. English-French bilingualism is thus an 
asset.

Notice of Collection of Personal Information
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy 
Act (Ontario) and with University Policy 90, your personal information 
is collected under the authority of the University of Ottawa Act, 1965 
and is intended to be used for the purpose of and those consistent with 
your employment application and the administration of your employment 
relationship, if established. If you have any questions regarding this 
collection of personal information, please contact Office of the 
Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations at (613) 562-5958 or by email at 
(vra.affairesprofessorales /at/ uottawa.ca) 
<mailto:(vra.affairesprofessorales /at/ uottawa.ca)>.

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