[Commlist] Post-Doctoral Fellow in Emerging Media Practices at Queen's University

*Post-Doctoral Fellow in Emerging Media Practices*

- Queen's University, Ontario - deadline Mar 30, 2025
- https://universityaffairs.ca/search-jobs/?job_id=70682 
<https://universityaffairs.ca/search-jobs/?job_id=70682>

The Department of Film and Media at Queen’s University is accepting 
applications for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship beginning July 1, 
2026. This funded fellowship supports the development of an original 
research project working in the areas of media, communication studies, 
and/or practice with a focus on technological innovation, the 
development of new production models for artists and critical discourses 
in emerging media.

Applicants must have completed a PhD in a discipline relevant to the 
position’s terms prior to beginning the fellowship. Previous teaching 
experience and evidence of scholarly research and publication related to 
the terms of the position will also be considered an asset. A 
postdoctoral supervisor will be named based on the successful 
candidate’s field of specialization.

The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active 
scholarly profile and to teach two semester-long courses per year in 
their subject field.

*The candidate will:*

  * Develop a rigorous research profile around new and emerging media
    technologies, including but not limited to AR, VR, media façades, 
and AI
  * Develop curricula to assist film, media and visual arts students in
    developing their own artistic and research projects and assist young
    academics working in the field of media and communications as they
    assess their relationship with artificial intelligence and other
    emerging technologies.

A postdoctoral supervisor will be named based on the successful 
candidate’s field of specialization.

The total salary for 2026-2027 will be approximately $75,000 CAD per 
year, comprising a fellowship salary and a teaching stipend for 2 
one-term courses per year. Additional funds have been allocated for 
academic travel and research.

July 1, 2026.  2 years

PhD in Film or Media or related fields.

 1. a 2-3 page cover letter that outlines current or proposed research
    project(s) to be pursued during the fellowship and ideas for courses
    the candidate would propose teaching.
 2. a complete and current curriculum vitae.
 3. upon request, letters of reference from two referees sent directly
    to Gary Kibbins, Department Head, (gk6 /at/ queensu.ca)
    <mailto:(gk6 /at/ queensu.ca)>.
 4. a writing sample such as a dissertation chapter or article.
 5. any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for
    consideration such as a teaching dossier or artist portfolio

Applications will be received until*30 March, 2026.*

Please arrange to have applications sent electronically to Gary Kibbins, 
Department Head, (gk6 /at/ queensu.ca) <mailto:(gk6 /at/ queensu.ca)>.

This Post-Doctoral Fellow in Emerging Media Practices is a new position 
within the University.

Our recruitment process does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as 
defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act to review applications.

The university invites applications from all qualified individuals. 
Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and 
inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, 
racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, 
persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.

The university has policies in place to support its employees with 
disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a 
policy on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an 
employee's accessibility needs due to disability. The University will 
provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with 
disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an 
applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the 
application/interview process, please contact Denise Arsenault, 
(arsenaud /at/ queensu.ca) <mailto:(arsenaud /at/ queensu.ca)>.

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