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[Commlist] Assistant Professor in the area of critical marketing/advertising studies and digital culture U of Toronto Mississauga

Mon Nov 13 17:09:24 GMT 2023






  Assistant Professor - Critical Marketing/Advertising Studies and
  Digital Culture

*Date Posted:*10/04/2023
*Closing Date:*12/04/2023, 11:59PM ET
*Req ID:*32998
*Job Category:*Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
*Faculty/Division:*University of Toronto Mississauga
*Department:*Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology
*Campus: *University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

*Description:*

The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology <https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/> (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the area of critical marketing/advertising studies and digital culture at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected start date for this position will be July 1, 2024, or shortly thereafter.

Candidates must hold a PhD in history, American studies, media studies, communications, or a related discipline/field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter.  Candidates must show excellence in research as demonstrated by an active research program and the proven willingness to attract external research funding and/or research awards; publications in top-tier peer reviewed journals within the above-mentioned fields; and strong recommendations from referees of international standing.

We are seeking a scholar who has demonstrated a program of research focusing on critical approaches to marketing and advertising that centers feminist analysis in the historical development of these industries in North America. Candidates’ areas of study and approaches should include critical archival research, digital humanities tools and methods, and the application of feminist, social, and cultural analysis to the history of twentieth-century market segmentation strategies. We especially welcome applications from candidates with a demonstrated record of research/knowledge mobilization in the form of public-facing writing.

The successful candidate must have an exceptional record of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry, including experience teaching and coordinating large first- and second-year courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a combination of critical and applied courses in management and marketing within ICCIT’s Digital Enterprise Management program <https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/programs/digital-enterprise-management-dem>.  The successful candidate will be affiliated with the University of Toronto Mississauga and will have their graduate home at the Institute for Management & Innovation (IMI). <https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/imi/>

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments and awards, publications in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the teaching dossier, which should include a strong statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of pedagogical excellence.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The ICCIT at the University of Toronto Mississauga houses four interdisciplinary undergraduate programs that offer students a wide range of approaches to media communication and technological innovation. Students in our programs go on to graduate school in history, social sciences, communication, design, and media studies; they join the workforce as entrepreneurs, innovators and designers, journalists, media specialists, and educators.

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.  If you have questions about this statement, please contact Professor Sarah Sharma at (iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca) <mailto:(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca)>.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below.

Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Applicants must 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 referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in thecandidate FAQ. <https://jobs.utoronto.ca/content/Frequently-Asked-Questions/?locale=en_US>

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply <http://uoft.me/how-to-apply>.  Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Sarah Sharma at (iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca) <mailto:(iccit.utm /at/ utoronto.ca)>.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 4, 2023.

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

*Diversity Statement*
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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 seehttp://uoft.me/UP <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 (contactuoft.careers /at/ utoronto.ca) <mailto:(uoft.careers /at/ utoronto.ca)>.

The full job description can be found at:https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Assistant-Professor-Critical-MarketingAdvertising-Studies-and-Digital-Culture-ON/574628017/ <https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Assistant-Professor-Critical-MarketingAdvertising-Studies-and-Digital-Culture-ON/574628017/>


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