[ecrea] Tenure Track Job: New Media Studies, U. of Alberta, Canada

Please apply to this job by navigating here: 
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A110424038/

Assistant Professor Position

Faculty of Arts - Department of English & Film Studies, New Media Studies
Competition No.  -       A110424038
Closing Date  -       Oct 31, 2014

The Department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta 
invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of 
Assistant Professor in the area of New Media Studies.

Applicants should hold a PhD or be close to completion and will have a 
superior teaching and research/publication record relevant to the field. 
They will propose an innovative programme of research and outline how it 
complements existing areas of scholarly and pedagogical strength by 
helping to forge new links between the English-, film-, and 
cultural-studies streams of our large, diverse department. We seek 
applications from persons qualified to undertake teaching and research 
in one or more of the following areas: digital and online culture, 
adaptation theory, transmedia studies and remediation, convergence 
culture and new media industries. Responsibilities will include 
undergraduate and graduate teaching/supervision, as well as 
administrative/committee work.

The University of Alberta aims to be one of the world’s great 
universities, by transforming learning, leading ground-breaking 
research, and uplifting society through new knowledge, leadership, and 
service. The University plays a key role in the cultural, educational, 
and business life of the province of Alberta and Canada as a whole, 
through the impact of its integrated mandate of teaching, research, and 
community service. It serves over 39,000 students in close to 400 
undergraduate, graduate and professional programs (www.ualberta.ca). The 
Faculty of Arts is the oldest faculty on campus and one of the largest 
research and teaching centres in western Canada (www.arts.ualberta.ca).  
The University’s main campus is located in Edmonton, the vibrant, 
cosmopolitan capital of the province of Alberta.  The Edmonton 
metropolitan area is the sixth largest in the country with a population 
of approximately one million (www.edmonton.ca) and an outstanding 
quality of life.  It is located only a few hours’ drive from Banff and 
Jasper National Parks, which offer skiing in winter and excellent hiking 
and sightseeing in summer.

To apply online, please submit a cover letter (include the names of 
three referees), a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, if available 
(please attach under the statement of teaching/research interests 
option), and a writing sample to a maximum of 20 pages (please attach  
under the list of publications option). Further, applicants are expected 
to contact their referees and arrange to have them send their letters of 
reference to the attention of the Chair, Dr. Peter Sinnema; these 
letters can be submitted via email to the Executive Assistant, Roberta 
Zopf at (zopf /at/ ualberta.ca)

For further information concerning the position or the Department, 
please contact the Chair, Dr. Peter W. Sinnema, at 
(peter.sinnema /at/ ualberta.ca).


Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard 
Time of the closing date.


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian 
citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will 
be considered.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed 
to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and 
encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including 
persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal 
persons.

http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A110424038/