[Commlist] Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Communication Studies position

https://careers.wlu.ca/job/Waterloo-Communication-Studies-Tenure-Track-appointment-at-the-Assistant-Professor-level_/3158947/

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Communication Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University

Date: Oct 23, 2020

Location: Waterloo, CA

Company: Wilfrid Laurier University

Department: Faculty of Arts

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Application Deadline: December 1, 2020

Requisition ID: 877



Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that 
excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, 
students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a 
reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student 
experience, academic excellence, and global impact.  With a commitment 
to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, 
Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.



Laurier has more than 19,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across 
campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well as locations in Kitchener 
and Toronto. The university is committed to providing an inclusive 
workplace and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and 
national demographics. Our locations are situated on the traditional 
territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We 
recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their 
intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous 
cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and 
co-curricular activities. Laurier’s Centre for Indigegogy is one example 
of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.



Wilfrid Laurier University—The Department of Communication Studies 
invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant 
Professor level commencing July 1, 2021, subject to budgetary approval. 
We seek to hire a critical communication studies scholar with 
demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following sub-fields: 
feminist media studies, health communication, environmental 
communication, decolonial media studies, social movements. Applicants 
must have a completed PhD in Communication Studies or a cognate 
discipline by the time of the appointment. The preferred candidate will 
have a strong research record, as evidenced by publication in 
peer-reviewed sources, and a record of excellence in teaching. 
Demonstrated knowledge of a range of research methodologies in 
Communication Studies and/or Cultural Studies would be considered an 
asset. The teaching workload norm at the University is four one-term 
courses at the undergraduate and Master’s level.



Communication Studies is a leading critical program in Canada. We study 
the intersection of language, media and culture from an 
interdisciplinary perspective and train students in the histories, 
theories and methodologies of Communication Studies. The department also 
offers a Combined BA in Cultural Studies. With an average of 1000 
majors, Communication Studies is the largest program in the Faculty of 
Arts. In 2021, we will celebrate our 20th anniversary.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, up 
to two selected publications and a teaching dossier. The teaching 
dossier should include copies of course evaluations, selected course 
outlines and a brief reflection on teaching and the applicant's teaching 
experience.



Candidates should also provide contact information (address, telephone 
and email) for at least three referees to:

Dr. Judith Nicholson, Chair,
Email: (commst /at/ wlu.ca)

Department of Communication Studies,
Wilfrid Laurier University,
75 University Avenue West,
Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5.



Electronic applications will be accepted until December 1, 2020 at 
(commst /at/ wlu.ca).

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Applicants can learn more about the Department and current faculty 
research interests at 
https://students.wlu.ca/programs/arts/communication-studies/index.html



Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to employment equity and values 
diversity. Laurier welcomes applications from qualified members of the 
equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; 
however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent 
residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of 
Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather 
information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of 
Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country 
of origin or current citizenships, however, all applicants must include 
one of the following statements in their cover letter:

    Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
    No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada



Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for 
employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to: Dr. 
Gavin Brockett, Acting Dean of Arts at (gbrockett /at/ wlu.ca).



Laurier strives to make our application process accessible and provides 
accommodations for both applicants and employees as outlined in Policy 
8.7: 
https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html. 
If you require assistance applying for this position, to obtain a copy 
of this job description in an accessible format, or would like to 
discuss accessibility and accommodations during the recruitment process, 
please contact the Dean of Arts Office at 519-884-0710 ext. 3361 or at 
(artsinfo /at/ wlu.ca).



Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special 
circumstances that may have affected their record of research and 
teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines.


The Faculty of Arts wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. 
All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under 
a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list 
of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for 
the short list will be contacted.





Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified 
candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and 
abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while 
demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.



Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of 
Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is 
committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes 
applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, 
having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender 
identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about 
equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the 
Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity seeking 
groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive 
programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We 
have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you 
require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job 
posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. 
Contact information can be found at careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-Apply-/

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please 
visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online 
application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please 
note, a CV and letter of introduction will be required in electronic form.



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