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

  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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