[Commlist] position: Transdisciplinary Environmental Communication (University of Calgary)

*/Deadline extended.  Accepting applications until Monday, February 12th./*


The University of Calgary is hiring for a transdisciplinary Assistant 
Professor position in Environmental Communication 
<https://internal.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/13773335-assistant-professor-research-transdisciplinary-environmental-communication> in 
the Faculty of Arts. This is a tenure track, research-focused role that 
provides teaching release for the first five years of the appointment.

Please apply and share the ad in your networks! *Closing date extended: 
February 12, 2024.*

If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Samantha 
Thrift; ((cmfhead /at/ ucalgary.ca) <mailto:(cmfhead /at/ ucalgary.ca)>) and/or Dr. 
Andrea Freeman ((geoghead /at/ ucalgary.ca) <mailto:(geoghead /at/ ucalgary.ca)>).

Review of applications will begin early February 2024.

The job ad and application portal may be found here 
<https://internal.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/13773335-assistant-professor-research-transdisciplinary-environmental-communication>. 


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 Assistant Professor (Research), Transdisciplinary Environmental 
Communication
Job ID: 30771
Updated: Today
Location: Main Campus

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional 
territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. 
The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 
and 6.

Position Description

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary invites applications 
for a tenure-track transdisciplinary position with a focus on 
Environmental Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor 
(Research). The successful candidate will be provided an initial 
five-year research-intensive term with reduced teaching commitments.

As part of the broader University of Calgary transdisciplinary 
recruitment program, 20 academic positions have been created to build 
capacity and provide leadership in support of the Ahead of Tomorrow 
Strategic Plan. These scholars see challenges as opportunities that 
spark our singular mission – to dare to imagine ahead of tomorrow.

We are seeking a forward-thinking scholar at the forefront of 
environmental communication to pursue a robust research agenda with a 
particular emphasis on climate change, water resources, and 
environmental sustainability. Over 30 years ago, the First 
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned of impending crises 
facing the planet and yet the science predicting these crises was not 
heard across all nations and cultures. More recently, competing 
discourses of climate change denial further underscore the need for 
innovative and effective science communication that advances public 
conversations on environmental crises, notably water security. As one of 
today’s “wicked problems” (U.N. Sustainable Development Goals), the 
challenges of climate change require the creation of bold and engaging 
frameworks for understanding environmental justice to mobilize 
multi-stakeholder partnerships – among scientists, advocacy groups, 
Indigenous Peoples, citizens, and creative practitioners – and effect 
meaningful action on climate change.

The successful candidate will be engaged in transdisciplinary 
environmental communication research that examines the unequal access to 
critical resources, such as water, precipitated by climate change; 
focuses on communities affected by environmental injustice(s); and 
innovates communication and/or media-based interventions that challenge 
the economic, political, and social structures perpetuating these 
conditions.

The candidate will also establish effective means for knowledge sharing 
across multiple publics, including Indigenous Peoples and newcomers, who 
may conceive of having sustainable and healthy water systems 
differently, based on cultural context, personal circumstance, and 
previous experiences. Approaches may address environmental policy, 
Indigenous and/or critical approaches to environmental communication, or 
innovation in environmental communication (such as data visualization, 
participatory mapping, digital storytelling, transmedia).

The position will catalyze existing research strengths focused on 
knowledge sharing within the Faculty of Arts and beyond. Ideally, the 
candidate will also participate in one or more of the University’s 
transdisciplinary initiatives, such as One Health, the UNU Hub on 
“Empowering Communities to Adapt to Environmental Change,” and/or 
ii’taa’poh’to’p, the University’s Indigenous strategy.

The appointments will commence July 1, 2024, or at a mutually agreeable 
date.

We are seeking a scholar who will establish an active, transdisciplinary 
research program and demonstrate leadership in the field of 
environmental communication. Applicants must have a strong scholarly 
foundation in communication and media studies in conjunction with 
related disciplinary knowledge in climate science, sustainability, 
and/or water resources. Experience working with government, 
non-governmental institutions, Indigenous Peoples, and/or communities is 
considered an asset.

In addition to maintaining an active externally funded research program, 
the successful candidate will be expected to supervise graduate students 
and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Department of 
Communication, Media and Film and the Department of Geography, and 
collaborate with fellow transdisciplinary scholars. The candidate will 
also demonstrate leadership in service, collaboration, and mentorship 
within the University and the community. This is an excellent 
opportunity to build and develop an innovative research program within a 
dynamic and collaborative environment. A competitive salary and an 
attractive start-up package will be provided.

The successful candidate at the Assistant Professor (Research) level 
must demonstrate emerging strength in the field of environmental 
communication, as evidenced by impactful publications or other forms of 
scholarly activity, a record of securing competitive external research 
funding, and effectiveness in teaching at the university level.

Position Requirements:

    PhD in Communication and Media Studies, Geography, or related 
discipline
    A strong record of research and knowledge mobilization
    A proven ability to obtain research funding
    Demonstrated strengths in teaching in related areas
    Engagement with local, national, and international professional and 
other communities

How to Apply:
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online 
via the `Apply Now’ link and include in one combined PDF:

    Curriculum vitae,
    Statement outlining a proposed transdisciplinary research program,
    Evidence of teaching effectiveness through a teaching dossier,
    Evidence of collaboration/engagement with professional and other 
communities
    Reprints of two (2) representative academic publications,
    Names and contact information for three referees.

Information about programs and research in the Department of 
Communication, Media, and Film can be found at our website.

Information about programs and research in the Department of Geography 
can be found at our website.

Closing Date: February 2, 2024

Questions about this opportunity shall be directed to: Dr. Andrea 
Freeman ((geoghead /at/ ucalgary.ca)) and Dr. Samantha Thrift 
((cmfhead /at/ ucalgary.ca)).

The University of Calgary’s comprehensive benefits and pension program 
is designed to promote a productive level of health and well-being to 
staff members. To learn about our comprehensive benefits package for 
this Calgarybased, English-speaking position, please visit 
http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/academic_benefits_pension.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous 
Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally 
competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, 
encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous 
perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary 
recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, 
learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater 
community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been 
historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to 
recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will 
support their academic and professional success while they are here. In 
particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, 
Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of 
visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender 
identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we 
offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to 
applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at 
UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 
((equity /at/ ucalgary.ca)) and requests for accommodations can be sent to 
Human Resources ((hrhire /at/ ucalgary.ca)).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the 
time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you 
a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary 
and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more 
information visit Careers in the Faculty of Arts.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully 
vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s 
most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the 
highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 
students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by 
research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is 
Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at 
the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of 
the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders 
- in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians 
benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events 
and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian 
city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky 
Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway 
network in North America.

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