[ecrea] Job Posting University of Toronto, Journalism Studies

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Assistant Professor - Journalism Studies - 1601921

*Job Field*: Tenure Stream

*Link: 
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1601921*

*Faculty / Division:* University of Toronto Scarborough

*Department*: UTSC: Arts, Culture and Media

*Campus*: Scarborough

*Job Posting*: Dec 13, 2016

*Job Closing*: Feb 15, 2017, 11:59 EST

*Description*:The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the 
University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a 
tenure-stream appointment in Journalism Studies at the rank of Assistant 
Professor. The appointment will begin July 1, 2017.

We are interested in candidates with research strength in the critical 
study of the contemporary journalism, news and journalism-related media 
practices, with particular focus on the changing modes, forms, and 
styles of information transmission currently taking place within, 
across, or beyond traditional news media industries. Applicants are 
required to have a Ph.D. in Journalism Studies, in Media and 
Communication Studies or in another relevant field by the time of 
appointment or shortly thereafter. The ideal candidate will also have a 
national/regional/local media focus within their work that intersects 
with a wider global/transnational perspective. Expertise in the Canadian 
journalism and media landscape is preferred, but expertise in other 
areas is also welcome. A critical research focus into the changing 
modes, practices, and narrative forms of journalism through one or more 
of the following areas of expertise is essential: specialized subfields 
of journalism; activist, alternative and/or marginalized journalistic 
voices including feminist and intersectional approaches; or the role of 
data-visualization, networked and/or data-driven journalistic practices. 
The successful candidate must demonstrate an aptitude for taking a 
leadership role in Journalism Studies and a willingness to contribute to 
all aspects of departmental development as required.

Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in research. The 
successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at 
the highest international level and to establish an outstanding research 
program. S/he will have an established or emerging record of scholarly 
accomplishment including publications in leading academic journals 
and/or with leading academic presses, or will provide evidence of 
excellence in research as demonstrated in presentations at significant 
conferences, awards for work in the field and strong endorsements by 
referees of high international standing. S/he will be willing and adept 
at communicating the importance of research conducted in the Department 
of Arts, Culture and Media to mainstream media in Toronto and beyond.

Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching. 
Excellence in teaching can be demonstrated through strong endorsements 
from referees, very strong course evaluations, a coherent statement of 
teaching philosophy that is linked to excellent pedagogical practice, 
demonstrated excellent performance in other teaching related activities, 
and teaching accomplishments highlighted as part of the application.

The Department of Arts, Culture and Media is a unique multi-disciplinary 
research and teaching environment, with programs in Art History, Arts 
Management, Curatorial Studies, Journalism, Media Studies and New Media 
Studies, Music and Culture, Studio, and Theatre and Performance Studies. 
In addition to being a full member of the Department of Arts, Culture 
and Media at the University of Toronto Scarborough, the successful 
candidate will hold a graduate appointment in the Faculty of Information 
(iSchool), a graduate unit at the University of Toronto. The candidate 
selected will be expected to maintain a strong program of research and 
to articulate and implement a vision for developing new research 
initiatives and relationships that fit within this diverse context.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a 
research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment, a 
multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The University offers 
the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most 
diverse cities of the world.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link 
below. Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a complete and 
current curriculum vita, 3) a teaching portfolio that includes, but is 
not limited to course evaluations, a statement of teaching philosophy, 
and a list of relevant teaching related activities, and 4) concise 
descriptions of current research activity and graduate student 
supervision experience, and future research plans. We recommend 
combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word 
format. Submission guidelines can be found at: 
http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of 
recommendation (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to be sent directly 
by the referees to: (JournalismSearch /at/ utsc.utoronto.ca) 
<mailto:(JournalismSearch /at/ utsc.utoronto.ca)>. If you have questions about 
this position, please email (JournalismSearch /at/ utsc.utoronto.ca) 
<mailto:(JournalismSearch /at/ utsc.utoronto.ca)>.

The closing date for applications is February 15, 2017.

For more information about the Department of Arts, Culture and Media, 
University of Toronto Scarborough please visit: 
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its 
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / 
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North 
America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may 
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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 see 
http://uoft.me/UP.

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

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